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Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Montana
Montana Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
Riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous, as evidenced by state motorcycle accident statistics. In Montana, there were 33 motorcycle accident deaths in 2007 alone.* If you are among the many motorcyclists injured each year by someone else’s negligent actions, you should be aware of your rights. According to state motorcycle accident law, you have the right to seek financial compensation for your injuries. Proner & Proner can help. Our motorcycle accident attorneys are committed to helping Montana crash victims understand how the law impacts their rights – and to protecting those rights. When you enlist the services of our team, we will work diligently to ensure that your best interests are served.
Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
When someone suffers personal injury in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s actions or negligence, the law allows the injured victim to seek compensation for his or her injuries by filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit. With the help of a seasoned attorney, a victim may be able to obtain damages to cover medical expenses and other expenses related to the injury.
Types of Injuries
The severity of a motorcycle accident injury depends on a number of factors, including the object with which the motorcyclist collided, the speed at which he or she was traveling at the point of impact, and whether he or she was wearing a helmet. Motorcycle accident injuries range in severity from relatively minor (e.g., broken bones and road rash) to catastrophic (e.g., back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injury). Tragically, motorcycle accident can also cause wrongful death.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement or jury award is meant to provide compensation for the financial losses a victim suffers because of his or her injuries, including medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, household expenses during recovery, lost income, and decreased earning potential. The size of the settlement or jury award depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the victim’s injuries, the circumstances surrounding the crash, and the skill of the victim’s attorney.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit entails a number of steps, including filing the appropriate documents within the appropriate deadlines and investigating the accident. The process can be overwhelming without the assistance of an attorney who has experience handling motorcycle accident claims.
Learn more about motorcycle accident laws in Montana.
If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering. You need an experienced lawyer on your side. Contact Proner & Proner today to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our motorcycle accident attorneys.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore accident trends in Montana and throughout the nation since 1998*:
In 1998, there was a 6 percent fatality rate among registered motorcycle owners in the U.S. – 2,294 motorcycle accident deaths and 3,879,450 registered motorcycles.
Montana had 251 highway traffic fatalities in 2005. Of these deaths, 45 percent (112 deaths) involved driver impairment and 28 of which were motorcyclists. Of these motorcycle accident victims, 46 percent were helmeted at the time of the crash, eight had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, and 20 had no BAC.
In 2007, there were 33 motorcycle accident fatalities in Montana. Of these victims, 47 percent were wearing helmets, 27 percent were driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, and 30 percent were driving with a BAC of 0.01 or higher.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle crash, you need an experienced attorney to protect your rights. Proner & Proner can help. We are committed to protecting our clients’ rights and providing complete information on motorcycle accident statistics. We welcome clients from throughout Montana. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation with a member of our team.
*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.
