Canton Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Hundreds of Millions Recovered for Our Clients

The increasing number of motorcyclists on the road makes motorcycle accidents more and more likely. When a motorcycle rider is injured or killed, the rider or surviving family members may seek compensation from the liable party.

A Canton motorcycle accident lawyer from Hasty Pope, LLP can handle your case professionally and provide the personalized attention you require. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients and are ready to advocate for the maximum compensation you deserve.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Each motorcycle accident is unique and so are the injuries sustained by motorcyclists. In some situations, the rider’s injuries may be relatively minor or limited to broken bones or fractures. However, due to the relative lack of protection on a motorcycle, many people suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries in a crash.

Serious injuries suffered in motorcycle crashes may include:

• Limb amputations
• Paralysis
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Burns

After suffering severe injuries, the motorcyclist will often face a prolonged recovery period. Extensive rehabilitation and medical care may be required to treat the injuries. Injured riders often feel stressed and overwhelmed with the costs of this care, as they are simultaneously unable to go to work and make a living. If the accident was the fault of the other driver, you may be able to seek compensation for your damages.

Liability in Motorcycle Accident Cases

In Georgia, you must prove that someone else was at fault for the accident in order to recover compensation for your damages. In other words, you must prove that someone else is legally liable for your losses.

Establishing liability in a motorcycle accident case involves proving the following:

• Another person or party owed you a duty of care, meaning they had a responsibility to take reasonable actions to prevent you from being harmed
• The other person or party breached the duty of care, either by acting carelessly, recklessly, or otherwise behaving negligently
• You were injured and/or suffered harm (including the loss of a loved one) due to the other person or party’s breach of the duty of care
• You sustained measurable economic and/or non-economic damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, lost quality of life, and pain and suffering

One of the key elements of establishing liability in a motorcycle accident claim is determining how the crash occurred. By investigating the cause of the accident, our Canton motorcycle accident attorneys are often able to uncover the liable party.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

In Georgia and elsewhere in the United States, motorcycle accidents are most commonly the result of negligence. Other motorists on the road have a responsibility to drive with caution, especially when navigating around vulnerable motorcyclists. Unfortunately, they do not always do this.

Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents that can be attributed to motorist negligence include:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Aggressive/reckless driving
• Tailgating
• Drunk driving
• Failure to yield
• Failure to obey traffic control devices
• Unsafe/unlawful passing
• Unsafe lane changes/turns
• Fatigued driving

Not all motorcycle accidents happen because of another driver’s negligence, however. In some cases, outside factors—such as poor weather conditions, low visibility, or defective roadway design—can contribute to or cause an accident. In other instances, auto and motorcycle defects, as well as defective safety equipment, can lead to or worsen the effects of a crash.

No matter the cause of your accident, our attorneys can help identify the liable party. Whether you were injured because of another motorist’s careless actions, or you lost a loved one because of an auto defect, our team is here to fight for you.

Experienced Representation for Riders

It is important to choose a Canton motorcycle accident attorney with experience handling cases similar to yours. At Hasty Pope, LLP, LLP, our lawyers will begin by speaking with you to gather all relevant information about the crash to fully understand the cause of the accident and resulting damage. This allows us to develop a tailored approach for your case to provide the most effective representation possible.