Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents account for around 163 deaths per year and more than 3,100 injuries. There are more than 3,400 motorcycle accidents in Ohio every year.*
Motorists aren’t always aware of motorcycles and often don’t properly check for them before altering course. Because of the lack of protection, even minor crashes can result in devastating injuries or even death.
Get Legal Help
Physical and mental recovery from motorcycle wrecks can take a long time and sometimes the injuries are permanent. Medical costs will add up fast and, if you are unable to work, the economic impact on you and your family can be overwhelming. Having an experienced attorney by your side can help you get through this difficult period and collect fair compensation.
Motorcycle Riding is Riskier Than Driving a Car
Ohio’s Windy 9 is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Although motorcycle riding is a fun and unique experience, having an accident while on a bike is riskier. A motorcycle is not an enclosed box like a car, so there is less protection for your body.
Because a motorcycle is smaller, they are also less visible to other drivers in cars or trucks. The driver’s skill level and experience can also make all the difference in avoiding a motorcycle accident. Statistics show that those who have less experience driving a motorcycle are more likely to suffer a casualty. Either way, if the driver of a car was negligent and caused the accident with a motorcycle, a personal injury lawyer can help with this type of claim in court. Being negligent means behaving carelessly or recklessly, which caused injury to another person on the road. In some cases, a driver may try and prove that the motorcycle driver was also at fault since their behavior was reckless.
Either way, an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can help find justice and get the victim’s personal injury compensation. If you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident, call Mike Warren today. He has been practicing law for more than 30 years in the Southern region of Ohio and has the experience to help you win in court.
Summertime Motorcycle Driving
It’s a no-brainer; we can hear them as soon as the last bit of ice has officially melted here in Ohio: motorcycles. Most motorcycle owners prefer to ride during this time of year because of the warm weather. Plus, the famous Windy 9 in Ohio is a popular destination for motorcyclists with the abundance of curves and elevation changes along these nine roads. Do Highway 35 and Route 50 make the cut? Yes, Route 50 in Ohio is on the map as it leads straight to Athens, Ohio. If you’re heading into Athens from Circleville, Ohio, you most definitely can take Route 56 – also on the official map for Ohio’s Windy 9.
Remember always to plan ahead. Experts recommend bike riders plan their route, check weather patterns, stay hydrated, and take note of the elevation along the way. Elevation affects temperature and how hard or soft the sun’s UV rays hit. And, of course, practice safe driving and don’t drink and drive. If you have been harmed in a motorcycle accident, Mike Warren is ready and able to be your advocate. To get started with a Chillicothe motorcycle accident lawyer, call us today at 740-774-4357. Our personal injury lawyer will fight to get you the maximum recovery!
Experience & Resources
If you have been injured while riding a motorcycle, due to somebody else’s negligence, it is important to speak to a lawyer with experience in motorcycle cases, resources and tenacity. An experienced lawyer can make a major difference in the outcome of your case. Mike Warren fits that bill when it comes to motorcycle accidents.
Contact our offices for a free consultation. Mike will personally evaluate your case and make recommendations.
*Source- Ohio Department of Public Safety 2015
