Riding a motorcycle means accepting risks most drivers never have to think about. It does not mean accepting less compensation when someone else's negligence puts you in the hospital. Riders are far more likely to suffer a serious injury in a crash than someone in a car, and insurance companies know it. That is exactly why they work so hard to minimize what they pay out. If you were hurt while riding in Calgary, you need Calgary motorcycle accident lawyers. This personal injury team understands how these accidents happen and how insurers try to undervalue them. Motorcyclists are roughly twice as likely to suffer a severe injury in a crash compared to occupants of a passenger vehicle.
Filing an Alberta Motorcycle Accident Claim
A claim after an Alberta motorcycle collision or motorcycle accident is not treated the same way as an ordinary car wreck file. Riders face a bias that starts before the police report is even finished. Adjusters, and sometimes officers at the scene, tend to assume the person on two wheels was reckless simply because they were riding. That assumption follows an insurance file through every stage of the process unless someone actively pushes back against it. We push back.
Every injury claim depends on strong evidence. These accidents involve their own set of rules around fault, and a well-documented file can make the difference between a fair settlement and a lowball offer. Building a strong accident claim means gathering physical evidence early, including skid marks, vehicle damage patterns, and witness accounts, to establish what actually happened before memories fade and the scene changes.
How Our Accident Lawyers Investigate Your Case
Our team does not take the insurance company's version of events at face value. We request the full police file, speak with witnesses directly, and bring in reconstruction experts when liability is disputed. Insurance companies often lean on the assumption that riders are inherently at fault to shift blame away from a driver who failed to check a blind spot or yield the right of way. Our job is to dismantle that narrative with evidence. A properly investigated file accounts for medical treatment, lost income, and the long-term impact these motorcycle accidents have on a rider's ability to work and live independently. Understanding insurance law and working with an experienced accident lawyer can make a big difference in the outcome of your case. Personal injury cases involving riders tend to run more complicated than standard car accidents, which is exactly why local experience matters.
If you were injured, take comfort in the fact that our personal injury lawyers have the expertise and resources to recover maximum compensation for our clients. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Martin G. Schulz & Associates for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
Motorcycle accidents are a frequent cause of serious injury or death because motorcyclists are more vulnerable than occupants of an enclosed vehicle. Considering that motorcyclists have little protection other than their clothing, they are more than twice as likely to suffer severely following a collision.
In a collision, a motorcyclist is four times more likely to be injured and 14 times more likely to be killed than the occupant of an enclosed vehicle. The likelihood of an injury is extremely high in motorcycle accidents – 98% of the multiple vehicle collisions and 96% of the single vehicle accidents resulted in some kind of injury to the motorcycle rider.
In 2006, there were 2,889 people killed and 199,337 people injured in road crashes in Canada.
As with all roadway accidents, many factors can contribute to collisions involving motorcycles. One common cause is motorists who do not see motorcyclists, and cut them off or run into them. Speed is also a common factor, with the likelihood of injuries increasing with higher rates of speed. Motorcyclists traveling too fast and losing control can lead to deadly accidents, as can other motorists speeding and being unable to avoid hitting motorcyclists. Poor road conditions, adverse weather, and poor visibility are also frequent contributing factors to motorcycle accidents.
Common Types of Injuries
Biker's Arm
Road Rash
Bone And Joint Breakage
Concussion And Brain Damage
Facial Disfigurement
Motorcycle Accident Causes
Many motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers who simply didn’t see the motorcycle, either because of negligence, recklessness, or careless driving. Other common causes are:
Speeding
Poor road conditions
Weather and poor visibility
Distracted driving
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