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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers - FAQs

in Denver and Aurora, Colorado

1. Are motorcycle accidents common?

   Unfortunately, yes. Each year, an average of 2,000 people die in motorcycle accidents, and another 50,000 are injured. This means that of all motorcycle accidents each year, about 80% of them result in either injury or death.

2. I've been in a motorcycle accident. What should I do?

   Call the police, aid injured parties, admit no fault, sign nothing from your insurance company and call us as soon as possible.

   Insurance companies don't necessarily have your best interests in mind. Their adjustors are encouraged to settle claims as quickly and cheaply as possible. This can result in your not receiving the settlement that you may be entitled to, either from your own insurance company or from any other parties involved.

3. My loved one has been killed while riding a motorcycle. What are my options?

   Please contact us as soon as possible. While no amount of money can provide adequate restitution for the loss of a loved one, it is only fair for you to seek financial compensation.

   The key to receiving restitution is to prove that the other driver involved in the accident was negligent. Negligence is a legal term defined as the lack of forethought and consideration that a reasonable person would use in a similar situation. Proving negligence is a complicated process and is best handled with a competent, experienced Colorado motorcycle accident lawyer from the Brake Law Firm on your side.

4. Are motorcycle accidents different than other types of vehicular accidents?

   Yes. It is much harder to prove negligence on the part of the other parties. Motorcycles are perceived as being more risky than cars - motorcycles are harder to see, and motorcyclists are much more likely to be injured in an accident. As a result, there tends to be a bias against motorcyclists on the part of the police, the courts, etc.

   If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident, it can be difficult to overcome that bias. Quite simply, it can be difficult to prove that you weren't at fault. Other drivers often claim that they "did not see you." Sometimes this is actually the case; other times, however, it is just a fabrication to avoid legal charges.

5. Why do I need a lawyer?

   You need a lawyer because you need someone on your side. Your insurance company is not necessarily on your side. The other driver(s) involved in the accident are certainly not on your side. Even the courts and the police may not be on your side.

   If you've been in a motorcycle accident, you need someone to help care for your well-being - someone to help you get financial restitution for your medical bills, your court costs, and your pain and suffering.

Contact us today and leave your legal concerns in the hands of experienced, knowledgeable and effective counsel.

Since 1983 the Brake Law Firm has successfully served clients involved in motorcycle accidents in Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, and Aurora, Colorado. Other areas of service include medical malpractice, employment law, corporate law, insurance law, individual services, and wrongful death. This website has been posted to the public for informational purposes only. No information within this site should be viewed as formal legal advise. If you would like to speak with one of our Aurora motorcycle accident lawyers, contact us today for a consultation.