Savannah Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Motorcycle accident injuries are often catastrophic. This means the victim will require long-term care and ongoing medical procedures, as well as suffer significant pain, scarring and disability. At Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers, our Savannah motorcycle wreck attorneys do not push their clients to accept fast settlements from insurance companies. Instead, we work hard to secure the financial compensation that our clients need after serious motorcycle wrecks and injuries – even if that means going to trial.

To discuss your recent motorcycle collision with one of our attorneys at no cost or obligation to hire us, call (912) 335-1909 to request a free case evaluation.

Why Choose Us

  • Our Savannah personal injury attorneys have significant experience taking on large corporations and winning.
  • Our ability to go to trial motivates insurance companies to offer larger and more fair settlements.
  • We have obtained millions of dollars in record-breaking settlements and verdicts.
  • Communication is important to us; we will stay in frequent contact with you.
  • Our motorcycle accident attorneys do not charge any fees unless we win your case.

Meet the Attorneys

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Andrew Bowen and Paul W. Painter III, co-founders of Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers, provide outstanding legal representation for personal injury and wrongful death cases in the coastal areas of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our Savannah-based team of personal injury attorneys serves a broad spectrum of clients, demonstrating a history of successful outcomes that underscores our skill, competence, and steadfast dedication to securing justice.

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Motorcycle Accident Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Need to Hire an Attorney After a Motorcycle Accident in Savannah?

You are not required to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer to represent you during a motorcycle accident case in Georgia. Doing so, however, is the most effective way to obtain the financial recovery that you and your family require. While an insurance company will try to take advantage of you for its own profit, an attorney will fight for the settlement that you deserve. A trial attorney can take your case to court, if necessary, for maximum financial compensation.

Hiring an attorney is not only about maximizing your financial recovery, however. With an experienced Savannah motorcycle accident attorney by your side, you will have the peace of mind to fully focus on healing from your serious injuries. You can trust that your attorney is handling your case efficiently and effectively using qualified experts, relationships with courts and judges, professional investigators, and many other resources to build as strong a case as possible.

What Types of Compensation Are Available After a Motorcycle Accident in Savannah?

Once we identify the at-fault party or parties, we can take care of confusing claims paperwork on your behalf and gather evidence to build a compelling claim against the defendant(s). Our goals will align with your goals; if you wish to maximize your financial recovery, we have the power to take your case to trial, if necessary, for the best possible financial outcome. If you wish to ensure a fair but fast settlement, on the other hand, we can help you achieve this goal instead.

We will advocate for financial compensation for all of your current and latent needs and expenses. The potential monetary compensation you can be awarded includes economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are the losses you experienced as a direct result of the accident and injuries that are easy to quantify into monetary terms. You would be reimbursed for expenses such as medical expenses and lost wages through economic damages. These are easy to calculate because you simply provide evidence of the financial losses you incurred because of the accident.

The most common economic damages include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Lost future wages
  • Lost earning capacity 
  • Out-of-pocket costs
  • Motorcycle repairs or replacement

Non-economic damages are those that are more difficult to quantify and aren’t used to reimburse you for tangible expenses. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering and other emotional and psychological injuries. 

The most common non-economic damages include:

  • Emotional and psychological injuries
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of companionship
  • Reduced quality of life
  • Loss of consortium 

In rare circumstances, punitive damages can be awarded as well. Punitive damages are used to punish the defendant and to deter them and others from engaging in similar behavior in the future. Punitive damages are only awarded when the defendant’s actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or conscious indifference to the consequences of their behavior.

The value of your motorcycle collision case in Georgia will depend on factors such as the severity of your injuries, if you have any permanent scarring or debilitation, the pre-crash value of your motorcycle, the insurance coverage available, your age, and your income. Our attorneys can accurately evaluate your case to let you know how much the defendant may owe you and your family in damages.

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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are unique. They often result in more severe injuries to victims than traditional car accidents, as motorcyclists do not have the same protections and safety mechanisms as motor vehicle occupants. They are also unique in that a small and agile motorcycle will crash in different ways than a passenger car. A motorcyclist may lay his or her bike down in a crash, for example, causing injuries such as road rash.

Common types of motorcycle accidents include:

  • Left-hand turn accidents
  • Drunk driving accidents
  • T-bone collisions
  • Head-on collisions
  • Rear-end collisions
  • Collisions with fixed objects
  • Lane-splitting accidents
  • Lane-change accidents
  • No-contact accidents
  • Hit-and-run accidents
  • High-performance motorcycle accidents
  • Road hazard accidents
  • Distracted driving accidents

Most of these motorcycle accidents are preventable. They take place when someone is negligent, meaning a driver or another party fails to use a reasonable amount of care, resulting in a motorcycle wreck. If someone else’s negligence or recklessness caused your motorcycle collision, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Because of the lack of protection that a motorcycle provides compared to a car or truck, it’s not surprising that motorcycle accident injuries can be quite severe. Despite motorcycles representing only 2 percent of registered vehicles in Georgia, they account for 11 percent of traffic fatalities and 21 percent of driver fatalities. In addition to fatalities, serious injuries occur often as well. Some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries include the following:

  • Broken and fractured bones
  • Neck injuries
  • Brain injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Burns 
  • Road rash and scrapes
  • Cuts and bruises
  • Whiplash
  • Internal injuries
  • Loss of limbs

It’s incredibly important to follow all motorcycle laws and to take all possible safety precautions. While accidents can’t always be avoided, ensuring that you’re always wearing appropriate safety gear could mean the difference between life and death.

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Determining Liability in a Motorcycle Accident

Georgia is a fault-based state. This means that you must determine the cause of your motorcycle collision before you can file a claim for financial recovery. This is because the person or party who caused your motorcycle accident will be financially responsible (liable) for related injuries and losses, including medical bills and property repairs. If you are not sure who or what caused your motorcycle accident, an attorney can investigate.

Motor vehicle driver error is the number one cause of motorcycle accidents in Savannah, Georgia. Driver mistakes such as drug and alcohol impairment, speeding, following too closely, failing to yield to motorcyclists, and violating traffic laws cause most motorcycle collisions. If the other driver involved in your crash is to blame, your lawyer can help you file a claim with that driver’s insurance company for benefits.

If, however, your motorcycle accident resulted from a roadway defect, you may have a claim against the government. This is a unique type of lawsuit that comes with different rules and deadlines compared to other types of cases. Finally, you may have a product liability lawsuit if a defect with your motorcycle caused or contributed to the crash. The attorneys at Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers can investigate your crash to help you determine fault and liability.

Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Savannah

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle wreck or collision in Savannah or the surrounding area, find out how Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers can help you recover – not just financially, but physically and medically, as well. We can connect you to top doctors in Georgia, help you determine fault, and fight for a fair outcome. Individuals and families in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina have trusted us with even the most complex motorcycle accident cases for more than 20 years.

Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers in Savannah will do what it takes to help you move forward after a motorcycle accident. Call (912) 335-1909 or send us a message online today to request your free initial case consultation with our Savannah motorcycle accident lawyers.

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