Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Waterford, CT
If you or a family member were hurt on a motorcycle, you need to call a New London motorcycle accident lawyer immediately. At Polito & Harrington, LLC, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and competent legal services. Our experienced team of personal injury attorneys and staff is ready to fight tirelessly on your behalf so you can look to the future with financial security.
New London endures cold, snowy, windy winters. Motorcycles are uncomfortable — if not impossible — to ride during that kind of weather, so most bike wrecks happen during the warmer months.
Motorcycle accidents typically begin in April or May, when bikers are eager to hit the road after a long winter. However, the local, unofficial motorcycle accident season usually starts around Memorial Day and lasts until September or early October. Both motorcycle drivers and passengers can be severely injured in motorcycle accidents, even when the drivers are extremely cautious.
The injuries sustained by a biker or passenger depend on speed, how the bike was struck, nearby traffic, and nearby surroundings.
Whiplash, a neck injury that occurs when someone’s head is thrown violently forward or sideways, is among the most common injuries seen by New London motorcycle accident attorneys. Whiplash injuries can range from mild to severe, and some bikers do not realize the extent of their injury until a few days after the accident.
Traumatic spinal cord injuries are also common after motorcycle accidents, and in the most serious cases, these can lead to full or partial paralysis, coma, and even death.
Painful skin injuries are known to happen after bike wrecks, especially when motorcycle drivers and passengers fail to wear durable clothing and footwear.
Finally, bone fractures and complex bone fractures (when a broken bone protrudes through the skin) are typical when a motorcyclist or passenger is thrown bodily from a bike at speed.
When someone is injured in a motorcycle crash, they may be approached by an insurance company with a minimal settlement offer. Remember, if a victim accepts this settlement check, they will be unable to sue for additional funds later, even if they later discover their injuries are more serious. Always contact an attorney who has experience with motorcycle accident claims and lawsuits before accepting any settlement.
Sometimes, insurers will try to avoid any payment at all. A motorcycle lawyer in New London can assist victims in this situation by consulting with them and their families, consulting with medical professionals about future treatment options, collecting evidence that will be helpful in court, and contacting expert witnesses to establish the extent of a victim’s injuries.
Examples of helpful evidence might include:
It can be challenging to collect evidence while recovering from a bike wreck, but a skilled attorney can help.
If you need to consult an experienced New London motorcycle accident lawyer, call the professionals at Polito & Harrington, LLC, today. We have helped many motorcyclists collect the compensation they deserve. We look forward to helping you as well.
We are committed to provide personalized attention to each and every client’s case – no matter how large or small– because that is each client’s only case. We are proud of our firm’s reputation of combining integrity and compassion with an unflinching dedication to getting the right result. We will do what we say.
