Where Motorcyclists See Justice
According to motorcycle accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for 2008, just under 100,000 motorcyclists were injured and more than 5,000 riders were killed in one year alone. Approximately half of these motorcycle wrecks involved a collision with another vehicle.
Roads and highways have become so dangerous for motorcycle riders, in fact, that the NHTSA estimates that bikers are now 37 times more likely to die on the road that people who travel in cars.
Plattner Verderame, P.C., is a law firm where motorcycle accident victims can get the kind of legal representation they need to obtain justice. We know the numbers and we know how and why these accidents happen. In fact, our team of Arizona Board Certified Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Specialists includes a lawyer who rides. Helping honest people with honest injuries get justice is all we do and we are here and ready to start helping you today.
Careless drivers aren't always to blame. Defective motorcycle helmets can lead to permanent brain injury. Other problems such as brake or tire failure can easily cause a motorcyclist to crash and suffer serious spinal cord damage. The point here is that you shouldn't assume any accident or injury is all your fault. Talk to our attorneys about your motorcycle accident and rely on our experience and skill to answer those questions.
Refusing to Let Our Clients be Blamed
Bike riders face common misconceptions. Riding a Harley-Davidson means that you're a lawless rebel who thinks that the road belongs to you and you alone. Some people think that riding a crotch-rocket Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha means that you're a reckless daredevil who doesn't know the meaning of the words "speed limit." Today, in fact, even riding a bicycle means to some people that you never, ever obey the laws of traffic.
Disagree? Yes, we do, too. But as ridiculous as those statements sound, that's the message that careless drivers and their insurance companies try to get across to victims, judges and juries.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a law firm, and individual attorneys who have been helping injured people for much longer than that, we are well aware of the latent bias against motorcyclists and of the tactics that defendants use to try to exploit this. We're also prepared for it and refuse to let our clients be blamed for accidents and injuries for which they're not responsible.
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If you were seriously injured or have recently had a family member killed in a motorcycle accident — call or contact Plattner Verderame, P.C. today for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.
We handle motorcycle vehicle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won't owe us anything unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf. If you're an honest person with honest injuries, we're a law firm that wants to help you.
