Motorcycle Accident Lawyers - Attorneys for Portland, Lewiston & Auburn Maine

Has a negligent driver threatened your life?

Because of the unforgiving nature of motorcycle accidents, victims often suffer debilitating injuries that affect all aspects of their lives. The attorneys with Hardy Wolf & Downing represent victims of motorcycle accidents in the Portland, Lewiston and all of Southern and Central Maine areas, ensuring that victims and their families receive the compensation they need so they can focus on recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents and Negligence

Victims of motorcycle accidents are extremely vulnerable to serious injury, traumatic brain injury, and death. Motorcycles lack the protection that cars offer and they do not have safety belts. In addition, motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars, leaving motorcycle riders and passengers at even more risk than victims of car accidents.

There are various types of motorcycle accidents, including instances where riders are run off the road, motorcycles go down in the roadway, and motorcycles collide with other vehicles. Most of the motorcycle accidents cases seen by our Portland and Lewiston, Maine attorneys involve collisions between motorcycles and another vehicle.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, per mile traveled, the number of deaths that result from motorcycle accidents is about 26 times the number of deaths that result from car accidents. In most motorcycle accidents, the victim suffers a serious head injury, even if he or she is wearing a helmet; however, helmet use can dramatically increase your chance of survival after motorcycle accidents. In Portland, Auburn, and across Maine, motorcycle helmet laws apply only to passengers 14 years and younger. Motorcycle helmet laws in Maine also cover operators with learner's permits and passengers whose drivers are required to wear a helmet.

As is true with truck accidents and car accidents, motorcycle accidents are much more likely to occur when either driver is negligent or reckless. Following motorcycle accidents where negligence may be at issue, our Portland and Lewiston attorneys can pursue compensation.

What Steps Should I Take if I am Involved in a Motorcycle Accident?

Victims of motorcycle accidents can take several steps to ensure they can make a strong personal injury case.

• Get the contact information of everyone involved, including witnesses, and review insurance information.
• Document the details of the accident, including where it took place, road conditions, vehicles involved, and injuries that occurred.
• It is also helpful to take pictures of the scene and any injuries you may have sustained.

Victims of motorcycle accidents in Portland, Lewiston and all of Southern and Central Maine should contact an experienced attorney who can help them gather the necessary evidence and advise them of their rights

The personal injury attorneys with the firm of Hardy Wolf & Downing have the experience and dedication necessary to help victims of motorcycle accidents in Portland and across Maine receive the compensation they deserve.

Contact our Maine personal injury lawyers today to schedule a consultation.