Motorcycle accidents, like other vehicle accidents, can be devastating. But a motorcycle accident is different from other types of accident in many ways. Motorcyclists have the same right to use the road as other motorists, but they are at much greater risk.
Motorcycles lack the structural protection of other vehicles, such as airbags, seatbelts, and, of course, frame shielding. That leaves riders more exposed and vulnerable. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA), motorcyclists are nearly 28 times more likely to die per mile traveled than passengers in an automobile.
Insurers often unfairly assume that motorcyclists are reckless. That bias can affect accident victims’ ability to recover for their injuries, even when they weren’t at fault at all. In fact, motorcycle accidents are often caused by the negligence of the other driver, not the motorcycle rider.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, attorney Asaf J. Sarno pursues your legal rights and protects your financial interests, so you can focus on what matters most: your health and your family.
Because other motorists often fail out to look out for motorcycles on the road, and because motorcycles lack the structural protections of cars and other vehicles, severe injuries are common in motorcycle accidents, including:
The greater the severity of an injury, the greater the medical costs and likely future damages. That dynamic makes claims more complex, and makes it even more important to have a skilled attorney on your side.
In the aftermath of an accident, you might not be thinking of your legal rights; your priority is healing from your injuries, or even just getting through the day while managing your pain. At the same time, taking legal action may be the only way to get the compensation that will pay for your medical expenses and allow you to provide for yourself and your family while you concentrate on healing.
An experienced Massachusetts motorcycle accident attorney will pursue your legal interests and protect your rights. In many cases, insurance companies offer a settlement after an accident. That is rarely the good news it sounds like. The insurer knows you are in pain, vulnerable, and probably worried about your finances. They hope you will accept their settlement offer and sign the release that goes with it, which will keep you from coming back later and asking for more money.
A knowledgeable attorney handles communications with the insurer so you don’t have to. Even more importantly, they are in a better position to evaluate the true worth of your case, and prevent you from accepting a settlement that is far less than you need or deserve. Having your attorney deal with the insurance company also prevents them from tricking you into making a statement they can use to argue you were at fault in the accident.
Massachusetts personal injury law recognizes the principle of “modified comparative negligence.” That means that if you were 50% or less at fault in an accident, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If your damages in an accident were $100,000 and you were 20% at fault, you would recover $80,000. If you were found to be more than 50% at fault in an accident, you recover nothing.
An attorney not only helps protect against claims that you were at fault, but can increase the amount of a settlement offer. Many cases do settle, but if yours needs to go to trial, an experienced motorcycle attorney is a powerful advocate on your behalf.
Not all motorcycle accident attorneys are created equal. Some prioritize settling a high volume of cases quickly, rarely going to trial. The result may be a settlement just to wrap up a case, not because it’s in the client’s best interest. Those attorneys have little courtroom experience. That’s often the case with lawyers at high-volume, big billboard law firms. We are different.
With a background as a criminal defense attorney as well as a personal injury attorney, Asaf J. Sarno has tried many cases to verdict, and is highly skilled in the courtroom. This trial and courtroom experience has greatly enhanced Asaf’s investigation skills, which not only enable him to prepare for trial, but give him greater leverage to negotiate higher settlement offers for his clients. When the insurance company knows that your lawyer is not afraid to reject low-ball offers and take a case to trial, they will often offer more money.
Perhaps most importantly, Asaf genuinely cares for his clients, offering attentive service and consistent guidance at one of the most challenging times of their lives. Asaf prides himself in treating his clients like his own family.
A serious motorcycle accident can put your future at risk. Work with an experienced attorney who can help you reclaim it. Contact Sarno Legal, PLLC to schedule a free consultation.
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