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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Georgia

About Georgia Motorcycle Accident Laws

If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may be able to receive compensation for losses and expenses arising from your injuries. The law includes a number of statutes related to liability, injury, and additional matters that will impact a motorcycle accident victim’s claim. At Proner & Proner, our motorcycle accident lawyers are well-versed in Georgia motorcycle laws. We are committed to helping injured bikers understand their rights and how those rights are shaped by state and federal laws. When you enlist the services of our attorneys, we will work diligently to utilize state motorcycle accident laws to your advantage.

Motorcycle Accident Laws and Victims' Rights

Motorcycle accident law hinges primarily on the legal concept of fault. According to this concept, when one party acts negligently or recklessly and his or her actions cause another party to be injured, the injured may seek damages for his or her injuries by filing a motorcycle accident claim. A number of parties can be held liable for a motorcycle crash, including motorists; motor vehicle and motorcycle designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers (product liability); those responsible for maintaining safe road conditions; and even the motorcyclist himself or herself. When a motorcyclist can prove that another party is at least partially responsible for the victim’s injuries, the motorcyclist may be able to obtain a settlement. If the motorcyclist dies because of his or her motorcycle accident injury, his or her surviving family members may be able to obtain wrongful death damages.

If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, our firm can help. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our motorcycle accident lawyers. We welcome clients throughout Georgia.

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State Motorcycle Accident Laws

Motorcycle accident laws in Georgia include:

Helmet Laws

According to Georgia motorcycle accident statistics, wearing a helmet plays a significant role in preventing motorcycle accident injury and wrongful death. Georgia state law includes a universal helmet law, which requires all motorcyclists to wear a helmet while riding. The universality of Georgia’s helmet laws distinguishes it from states that only mandate riders under a certain age to wear helmets and from states that do not mandate helmet usage for any riders.

Other Pertinent Personal Injury Laws

State personal injury law affects the filing of a motorcycle accident claim. Personal injury laws in Georgia include:

Personal injury statute of limitations – State law requires personal injury victims to file suit within two years of the date of the accident that caused their injury. This time limit is called the statute of limitations. Once the limit has passed, victims may not press charges or obtain damages.

Additional statute of limitations – If a defective motorcycle part caused the motorcycle crash, the victim must file a product liability suit within two years of the accident. Victims who wish to file a property damage claim (i.e., a claim seeking compensation for damage to the motorcycle) must do so within four years of the accident.

Contributory negligence – When a motorcyclist is partial at fault for his or her injuries, this is known as contributory negligence. According to Georgia law, contributory negligence does not bar the victim from recovering damages, although it does decrease the size of his or her settlement in proportion to his or her degree of fault.

Contribution among tortfeasors – Georgia maintains the legal doctrine of contribution of tortfeasors. If a liable party (or tortfeasor) is made to pay damages in excess of his or her degree of fault, according to the contribution of tortfeasors doctrine, he or she maysue a fellow tortfeasors for repayment of the surplus.

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Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Proner & Proner is known among motorcycle accident law firms throughout the nation for our track record of success in personal injury cases, our compassion for motorcyclists, and our commitment to protecting their rights. Our attorneys are well-versed in state laws impacting crash victims’ claims, and we have years of combined experience obtaining successful case resolutions for our clients. When you enlist the services of our team, you can rest assured that you are receiving legal representation of the highest standard.

Contact Proner & Proner

If you have suffered injury in a motorcycle collision, you need exceptional legal representation from an experienced attorney. Our firm can help. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation or learn more about motorcycle accident laws. Our lawyers serve clients throughout Georgia.














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