Charlotte Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Charlotte Who are Ready to Fight for You
If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident in Charlotte, North Carolina, you deserve justice. You may be entitled to compensation and searching for a Charlotte motorcycle accident lawyer to help with your claim or lawsuit.
The experienced motorcycle accident lawyers at Riddle & Brantley have been serving clients in the Charlotte area for decades and we would love to help however we can.
For a FREE consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer serving Charlotte, please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your case.
There are no upfront costs and absolutely no attorney fees unless we win your motorcycle accident case and you receive financial compensation.
For a FREE consultation, please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your claim. You may be entitled to compensation in your Charlotte motorcycle accident case, and our experienced injury attorneys would love to help you get justice.
“I would recommend them to anyone. They fought hard for me.”
–Christine W., Riddle & Brantley client
The Impact of Motorcycle Accidents
You’re probably already aware that Charlotte motorcycle accidents are very different from car crashes in one important way: a motorcyclist is much more likely to get seriously hurt or killed than someone in a car. Some reports estimate that motorcyclists are up to 26 times more likely to die in a crash and five times more likely to be injured than someone in an accident involving a car.
The effects of a motorcycle accident can be devastating.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers serving Charlotte and greater North Carolina understand what you’re going through and we would love to help you and your loved ones get the justice you deserve if we can.
Long hospital stays and missed time from work can hurt your family’s finances. The effects of injuries can last a lifetime, and the emotional trauma can be burdensome, as well.
You may be wondering what you should do in the immediate aftermath of a Charlotte motorcycle accident. Taking the correct action in the days, weeks and months after the crash may improve your odds of recovering thorough compensation for your losses — as can hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer with experience in Charlotte.
Compensation for Motorcycle Accidents
The settlements and judgments that we have recovered for our clients are examples of the compensation that an injured rider may be entitled to recover after a motorcycle accident.
The evidence will largely determine the compensation that an injured rider can claim, and there are never any guarantees. However, one of the more critical factors in recovering the largest available compensation is the approach of their lawyer.
At Riddle & Brantley, we challenge insurance companies that offer lowball settlements. Our personal injury attorneys never accept these offers and fight to recover the full amount that an injured rider needs to recuperate from injuries and get back on their bike.
Recovering Full Compensation in a Motorcycle Accident Case
To recover the largest available damages award, a rider will have to show that a negligent driver caused the accident. For example, they violated the rules of the road, and their negligent actions were the direct and proximate cause of the rider’s losses and injuries. A motorcycle accident attorney will use police reports, eyewitness testimony, and other evidence to establish that the driver is liable for damages.
The injured rider can then claim compensation that includes their economic and non-economic damages. Those separate types of damages call for different elements of proof.
Economic Damages
A rider’s economic damages from a motorcycle accident include everything that has an objective cost, including:
- Bills from physicians, hospitals, therapists, and other medical service providers.
- Wages and salary that the rider is unable to earn while recuperating.
- Loss of future income associated with the long-term impact of the injury.
- Transportation costs to appointments for medical services and therapy.
- Physical damage to the rider’s bike.
- Expenses for medications, mobility assistance devices, and modifications to living space that are needed to facilitate the rider’s limitations due to injuries.
Our Charlotte motorcycle accident lawyers always instruct injured riders to retain copies of all invoices they receive after their accidents to verify the economic impact of their injuries and losses.
Non-Economic Damages
A rider’s non-economic damages are the “soft” costs that are not readily verifiable with invoices or bills, for example:
- Pain and suffering caused by the rider’s injuries.
- The costs associated with future medical treatments.
- The impact of the accident on the rider’s lifestyle, including losses resulting from their inability to enjoy riding their bike.
- Psychological trauma.
- The effects of permanent scarring or disabilities.
A skillful and experienced motorcycle accident attorney at Riddle & Brantley will use testimony from the rider, friends and family members, and all other available evidence to portray the adverse impact of the accident on the driver’s life to argue for the largest available non-economic damages award. The millions of dollars in damages we have recovered prove that our personal injury lawyers leverage considerable skills and experience to achieve this (see disclaimer below).
Results for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents in North Carolina
In more than three decades serving North Carolina (including many clients in greater Charlotte), our motorcycle accident lawyers have secured many settlements and judgments on behalf of deserving victims, including:
- $1,000,000 | Motorcycle Accident & Traumatic Brain Injury — Attorney Gene Riddle fought for justice on behalf of our client, who was a passenger on a motorcycle when the defendant lost control and the motorcycle rolled multiple times. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury among other serious injuries, and we were ultimately able to recover $1MM in total compensation through a negotiated settlement.
- $1,000,000 | Motorcycle Accident — Our client was thrown 15 feet from his motorcycle when he was hit by a vehicle that pulled out in front of him. The defendant was determined at-fault and was charged in the accident, after which we were able to negotiate a settlement of $1 million with the insurance company, representing the limits of the policy.
- $300,000 | Motorcycle Accident / T-Bone Accident — Our client was a motorcycle rider who was T-boned by pickup truck while pulling onto the highway. Riddle & Brantley fought for justice and ultimately recovered $300,000 in total compensation — the limits of the insurance policy in question.
*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.
Here are some important things to do after a motorcycle accident:
- Get medical attention if needed.
- Call law enforcement and make an official report.
- Don’t apologize to the other party even if you believe the accident was your fault.
- Don’t give a recorded statement to an insurance company until speaking with a motorcycle accident lawyer serving the Charlotte area.
- Take pictures of the accident if you are able, including the crash scene as well as any injuries and property damage.
- Get the names and numbers of all parties involved.
- Get names and numbers of any witnesses if able.
- Call a motorcycle accident attorney serving Charlotte and greater NC.
- If you have health insurance, file all medical bills with your plan. This will keep bill collectors from sending you into collections. The at-fault driver’s insurance company may not pay your medical bills until your case is settled.
- Keep all copies of your prescription and medical receipts. These are part of any incurred medical expenses that you should be compensated for.
- Keep all appointments with your health care provider and/or therapist. The total value of your claim could be affected by your collaboration with health care personnel.
- Complete a list of any history of past injuries for your health care provider. If you try to cover up any past injuries or problems this could cause a problem with your potential Charlotte motorcycle accident case.
A motorcycle accident lawyer serving Charlotte can assist with these and other aspects of your case, managing your injury claim or lawsuit from start to finish.
“Riddle & Brantley found me all the available money from the insurance companies.”
–David Howard, Riddle & Brantley client
The motorcycle injury attorneys at Riddle & Brantley can protect your interests.
Please call us at (704) 486-5824 or fill out the short form below for a FREE, no-obligation consultation with a motorcycle lawyer serving Charlotte.
We are here to help the people of Charlotte, North Carolina and their loved ones. Our attorneys have more than 220+ years in combined legal experience, and we’ve handled motorcycle accident cases in the greater Charlotte area for decades.
In addition to serving motorcycle accident injury victims in Charlotte, our motorcycle injury lawyers handle cases in greater North Carolina, including Davidson, Concord, Kannapolis, Mint Hill, Matthews, Gastonia, Indian Trail, Raleigh, and Fayetteville, to name a few.
Please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your potential claim. Our motorcycle accident lawyers serving Charlotte can review your case, advise you on your best available legal options, and, if you decide to hire us, fight tirelessly for your right to justice.
For a FREE consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer serving Charlotte, please call (704) 486-5824 today.
There is absolutely no obligation and you won’t ever pay attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.
Call (704) 486-5824 and let’s review your case.
Justice Counts for those injured in motorcycle accidents in the Charlotte area, and we’d love to help however we can.
*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.
*** Disclaimer: An attorney must meet certain requirements to join these organizations or receive these awards. For more information on Membership Criteria for Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the Litigator Award, and other memberships, awards, and accolades, please visit our Membership Criteria page. These awards and memberships should not be construed as a promise or guarantee of a similar result. Each case is different and must be evaluated separately.
This Page has been updated on 10/31/2023