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When motorcyclists set out into the hills, mountains, and national forests surrounding Boise, they seek both the thrill of a good ride and the solace of nature. Unfortunately, they’re also put at risk by the inattentive driving of others. And as riders know, the consequences of any accident are almost always severe.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, the attorneys at Litster Frost are ready to fight for you. As one of the largest personal injury law firms in Idaho, our experienced attorneys have the resources necessary to make a strong case for your recovery. To find out how much compensation you may be entitled to or to ask any questions about how the legal process works in your case, give us a call today.
Every person injured in a motorcycle accident faces an uphill battle to overcome the inherent biases against motorcyclists. Police officers, insurance adjusters, judges, and juries frequently associate motorcyclists with dangerous behaviors and start with the assumption that the rider must have done something wrong to cause the accident. This isn’t how the law is supposed to work, but human nature doesn’t always match idealism, so it’s necessary to anticipate that these kinds of arguments will be made against you and to prepare to rebut them.
You should also know that even if you did make a small mistake that partially contributed to the accident, you are not barred from recovering compensation. Idaho is a comparative negligence state and assigns fault proportionally. If the other driver had a majority of the blame for causing the accident, you are still entitled to a majority of the compensation for your losses.
Motorcyclists face all the usual risks of any other drivers including the following:
Motorcyclists also face a unique set of risks that increase their danger:
If you haven’t been involved in an accident yet and are simply interested in safety, you’re already one step ahead. While you can never control the actions of other drivers, there are steps you can take to reduce your odds of an accident as well as your potential injuries if you’re involved in one.:
Keep in mind that these are solid defensive driving practices to help you avoid accidents. However, your failure to take extra safety precautions is not an excuse for another driver’s carelessness, negligence, or recklessness that caused an accident.
An injured motorcyclist has the same general rights as anyone injured in an auto accident.
These rights are easy to explain but are not always easy to uphold in the real world. Drivers rarely admit fault in accidents both to avoid liability and out of their ego preventing them from accepting blame. Insurance companies focused on their profit margins have an incentive to resolve claims as quickly as possible for as little as possible. While the majority of cases settle before trial, you often need to show that you’re willing to fight as hard as it takes, including being willing to go to trial, before you receive a fair offer.
Even though motorcycle accidents follow the general auto accident laws, by now you should see that motorcycle accidents are different. The added risks of an accident, the more extensive injuries, and the bias against motorcyclists raise the stakes of your claim and make your case more difficult to prove. Having an attorney who can comfortably explain motorcycle-specific driving techniques and convincingly respond to any attacks on your safe riding will often be a benefit when you’re in front of a judge or jury.
Our personal injury lawyers regularly represent motorcyclists against insurance companies and unsafe drivers. We have a thorough understanding of what motorcycle cases are worth and can help you decide whether to take the insurance company’s offer or to negotiate it. When necessary, we’ll aggressively pursue your claim all the way to a jury trial. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation.
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Idaho follows the comparative negligence rule, which means that a court will look at both parties’ actions and level of fault in the case of a car accident.
Even if you were both driving irresponsibly, if the other driver was driving more carelessly, then you may still have a case. It’s important to recognize, however, that any fault on your part will limit the amount of damages which you can receive.