Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Serving Motorcyclists Injured in Connecticut
Motorcyclists who are injured in crashes with motor vehicles face unique, uphill battles as they look to secure the full financial recoveries and justice they are entitled to. RisCassi & Davis has helped many motorcyclists who have been harmed by the negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of others.
Our highly experienced Glastonbury motorcycle accident lawyers know how to help these victims navigate the legal system, protect their interests, and successfully resolve their claims so they can focus on their recovery and pick up the pieces.
We have a proven record of success in motorcycle accident cases, which includes receiving significant recoveries for even the most severe injuries. While we bring exceptional knowledge and resources to visual documentation of some of our major motorcycle accident cases, we wanted to feature their stories to put a human face on the issue.
Call (860) 245-2412 or contact our firm online to speak to a Glastonbury motorcycle accident lawyer. We represent clients in Hartford County and beyond.
Understanding Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents often result from various factors, including negligent drivers, hazardous road conditions, or defective motorcycle parts. The injuries sustained can be particularly severe due to the lack of protection offered by motorcycles compared to cars. Common injuries in motorcycle accidents include:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Concussions and other brain injuries can occur even with a helmet on, leading to long-term cognitive issues.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Injuries to the spine can result in paralysis or other debilitating conditions.
- Fractures and Broken Bones: Legs, arms, and ribs are commonly fractured in motorcycle accidents due to the impact.
- Road Rash: Skin abrasions caused by sliding across the pavement can result in serious infections and scarring.
How a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Motorcycle accident claims can have big stakes, with victims relying on the recoveries to start rebuilding their lives. To help victims navigate the complexities and challenges tied to these claims, a lawyer can provide invaluable assistance at every phase.
- An initial consultation : You'll have the opportunity to receive some essential insights and get answers to important questions— at no cost to you. Nothing to lose, lots to gain, if you have concerns, a simple conversation with an experienced lawyer can alleviate those each concern.
- Investigating the accident and your case : Knowing what caused the wreck, as well as the others factors involved, is vital to proving negligence and liability.
- Filing legal actions in an efficient and timely manner : There are deadlines that come with access to legal options and pursuing motorcycle accident claims. Failure to meet these deadlines can result in forfeiting the right to financial recovery.
- Aggressively litigating your case : Savvy courtroom lawyers can take over when case need to go to court to be resolved. Litigation can provide an effective way to level the playing field.
- Looking out for your interests : At every phase of your claim, an attorney can zealously protect and advocate for you, relentlessly pursuing all available remedies.
Real Results. Real Justice.
Explore our most impactful outcomes, from multimillion-dollar settlements in serious accident and injury cases to record verdicts that underscore our commitment to justice.
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$425,000 Animal Bite
Arbitration decision for three family members injured when bitten by a neighbor’s dog.
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$7.5 Million Automobile Accident
Nursing student who was rendered a paraplegic as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
Motor Vehicle Accident -
$6 Million Birth Injuries
Medical malpractice case that involved birth injuries.
Medical Malpractice -
$1.3 Million Birth Injury
Child suffered a brain injury due to failure to respond to fetal distress.
Medical Malpractice -
$1.4 Million Birth Injury
A settlement relating to birth trauma.
Medical Malpractice -
$ 1.2 Million Brain Injury
Settlement for Afghanistan war veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury when struck as a pedestrian while walking in the road during a snowstorm.
Personal Injury
What Causes Motorcycle Accidents?
In Connecticut, motorcycle accidents can involve any of the following forms of negligence1:
- Motorist negligence: This comes in various forms, and it can involve drivers, passengers, and even children. Playing heavily into these cases is the fact that drivers often have limited (if any) experience riding motorcycles – and that some drivers just don't like sharing the road with bikers. In some instances, the at-fault driver will even blame the motorcyclist for a crash, because many just assume motorcycles are too hard to handle and their operators are too lazy. When that happens, fighting back with the truth is important – and having an attorney on your side is integral in countering allegations to ensure you stay on track to financial recovery.
- Product liability: When crashes occur cause by failing brakes or sophisticated stability control systems, then there's a very real chance that auto defects are to blame. Recognizing when those are factors is crucial to exploring all responsible parties and seeking the maximum payouts you deserve. Manufacturers design automobiles to mitigate the risk of errors that contribute to human causes of accidents, and when those safety features come up short, they take a measure of responsibility for ensuing crashes and incidents.
- Local government or business negligence: These cases come into play when the crash is caused by poor roadway design and/or maintenance or other forms of negligence.
How Many Years Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Connecticut?
Under Connecticut law, individuals have two years to file personal injury lawsuits, which gives you the same amount of time.
CT's statute of limitations for motorcycle accident lawsuits is a strict two years, and it usually starts running the date of the crash (burdening victims, and giving them more opportunities to make mistakes that can complicate their claims or deprive them of a remedy). Here, it's also worth noting that although two years may seem like a long time, the time it takes to gather the necessary evidence and document all of the accident-related damages can zap this time. Plus, as some crucial evidence can get lost or destroyed as time goes by, the bottom line is that waiting to file a claim probably isn't in your best interests.
What If I Was Partially At-Fault for the Accident?
Motorcyclist injured in wrecks caused by others can still have claim even if he or she was partially at fault for collisions.
That is thanks to modified comparative fault, which – to sum it up – allows accident victims to seek compensation for the injuries and damage that have been caused by the accident, as long as the are not primarily to blame for that crash.
Even if you were 99% to blame for a crash. In other words, as long as it's a 50/50 thing, then you can still pursue a claim and recover funds to help cover future costs and losses.
Contact RisCassi & Davis, P.C. Today!
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Glastonbury, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact RisCassi & Davis, P.C. for a free consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer. Let us help you navigate the complexities of your case and fight for the compensation you deserve. Your recovery and future are our top priorities.
Call (860) 245-2412 or contact our firm online to speak to a Glastonbury motorcycle accident lawyer. We represent clients in Hartford County and beyond.