Motorcycling offers a sense of exhilaration and freedom from fresh air, sunshine, and speed. However, when motorcycles get into accidents with other motor vehicles, the resulting injuries can be life-altering or even life-threatening.
You should not try to handle the fight for compensation by yourself when you are injured in a motorcycle crash. The process is complex, and working with a seasoned personal injury attorney could get you the money you need to pay your expenses more quickly. A Jackson motorcycle accident lawyer can protect your interests and stand by your side as they guide you through a lawsuit against those responsible for your injuries.
Recently, the number of motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles has grown. There are several reasons for the rise in motorcycle wrecks, including:
A seasoned lawyer knows all relevant local laws and deeply understands how motorcycle accident claims work in Jackson. They can skillfully investigate the crash by reviewing the police accident report, interviewing witnesses, and working with accident reconstruction experts to analyze the evidence from the crash to learn the cause of the accident and who is potentially liable.
Determining liability for motorcycle accidents can be challenging. Sometimes, the driver and the motorcycle rider share partial fault. For instance, a crash could occur because a distracted motorist ran a red light and crashed into a speeding motorcycle rider. In this case, the motorist might not be entirely at fault for the crash because the motorcyclist was also breaking the law. Because state courts operate with a pure comparative negligence standard, the motorcycle rider could still pursue a legal claim against the negligent driver. However, the motorcyclist’s resulting damages award would be reduced in proportion to their degree of blame.
Understanding shared fault situations in a motorcycle accident can be complicated, which is why it is essential to work with an experienced lawyer in Jackson who can advocate for the maximum possible compensation.
Motorcycle riders often have nothing other than a helmet to protect their bodies in the event of a collision with a car or truck. Consequently, the resulting injuries are often devastating and can severely impact the rest of your life.
Contact a dedicated Jackson motorcycle accident lawyer today who can help you pursue a fair settlement that could allow you to get your life back on track.
We fight anti-motorcycle bias by presenting objective evidence including police reports, witness statements, traffic laws, and accident reconstruction expert testimony that focuses on what actually caused the accident rather than preconceived notions about motorcyclists. Insurance adjusters and juries often have unfair biases against motorcycle riders, assuming they’re reckless, but we counter this by demonstrating your safe riding practices, proper licensing, defensive driving, and compliance with all traffic laws. Your case is evaluated based on the specific facts of this accident, not stereotypes about motorcycles or riders.
Not wearing a helmet doesn’t prevent you from recovering compensation, but it may reduce your damages if the insurance company can prove a helmet would have prevented or reduced specific injuries you suffered. Mississippi doesn’t require helmets for all riders (only those under 21), so riding without a helmet isn’t necessarily negligent or illegal depending on your age. We present medical expert testimony about which injuries were caused by the accident itself versus which might have been mitigated by a helmet, and we fight to ensure your compensation isn’t unfairly reduced based on speculation rather than medical evidence.
No, “I didn’t see them” is not a legal defense—drivers have a duty to look carefully for all vehicles including motorcycles before turning, changing lanes, or pulling out. A driver’s failure to see a motorcycle that was there to be seen is evidence of negligence, not an excuse for causing an accident. We prove the driver violated their duty by showing you were visible, operating lawfully, and that a reasonably careful driver would have seen you if they had been paying proper attention.
Motorcycle insurance policies often have lower liability limits than auto policies and may not include certain coverages standard on car insurance like medical payments (MedPay) or personal injury protection (PIP). However, if you have both policies, you may be able to stack uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage from both your motorcycle and auto policies for additional protection. We review all your insurance policies to identify every available source of coverage and maximize your compensation.
Yes, insurance adjusters often try to minimize motorcycle-specific injuries like road rash by claiming they’re “just scrapes,” but severe road rash can require skin grafts, cause permanent scarring, lead to infections, and result in significant pain and suffering. We document the full extent of your injuries with medical records, photographs showing the progression of healing, and expert testimony about the serious nature of road rash, degloving injuries, and other trauma unique to motorcycle accidents. Fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal damage from motorcycle crashes are often more severe than in car accidents due to lack of physical protection, which we emphasize in valuing your case.
We establish right-of-way violations through police reports documenting traffic law violations, witness testimony from people who saw the accident, traffic camera footage if available, and physical evidence like vehicle damage patterns and road debris. Many motorcycle accidents occur when cars turn left across a motorcycle’s path or merge into a motorcycle’s lane—both clear right-of-way violations under Mississippi law. Accident reconstruction experts can analyze sight lines, speeds, and positions to demonstrate you had the legal right-of-way and the driver violated it.
You can recover the full replacement cost of all damaged safety equipment including your helmet, leather jacket and pants, boots, gloves, and any other protective gear damaged in the accident. Even if gear appears superficially undamaged, helmets and certain protective equipment should be replaced after any accident as their protective capacity may be compromised. We document the original purchase price of your gear and obtain estimates for replacement with equivalent quality equipment.
Yes, you can sue a city or government entity for negligent road maintenance if a hazard like a pothole, debris, uneven pavement, or lack of proper signage caused your accident, though special notice requirements and shorter deadlines apply to government claims. You must prove the government entity knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to repair it or warn riders. We investigate whether previous complaints were filed about the hazard, how long it existed, and whether the government entity had reasonable time to address it.
No, you’re entitled to full compensation for your injuries regardless of what vehicle you were riding—the fact that motorcycles are statistically more dangerous doesn’t reduce your legal rights or the value of your case. Insurance companies will try to use this argument to lowball your settlement, but the law doesn’t discount compensation based on your choice of vehicle. We fight to ensure you receive the same damages any accident victim would receive for comparable injuries, focusing on the defendant’s negligence rather than attempting to blame you for riding a motorcycle.
While not required, an attorney who rides motorcycles understands the unique dynamics of motorcycle operation, common causes of motorcycle accidents, anti-motorcycle bias, and the serious nature of motorcycle-specific injuries in ways non-riders may not. A lawyer who rides can more effectively counter the “I didn’t see them” defense, explain motorcycle maneuvers to juries, and demonstrate genuine understanding of the motorcycle community and culture. Most importantly, you need an experienced personal injury attorney who will aggressively fight the bias against motorcyclists and maximize your compensation regardless of whether they personally ride.
