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Experienced Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Fighting for Your Rights

In many ways, motorcycle accidents are more serious than regular car accidents, with injured victims needing extensive medical care and suffering from lingering injuries. Motorcyclists lack protection in an accident, and they can end up in the back of an ambulance. Call Delventhal Law Office today to speak with our firm after any type of bike crash.

An Indianapolis motorcycle accident lawyer can review the facts and advise you about possible compensation for your injuries. Our firm is dedicated to helping injured people protect their rights, so contact us to schedule a free consultation.

How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents in Indiana?

Indiana experiences hundreds of motorcycle accidents each month. In 2023, there were 2,790 collisions involving a motorcycle. 141 motorcyclists were killed in these crashes, while 2,084 individuals sustained injuries.

Accidents were most common from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with June to August being the most common months. These numbers are not surprising. People are more likely to head out on a motorcycle when the weather is warm, and traffic is often most congested in the afternoon and early evening.

Common Accidents & Their Causes

Motorcyclists are injured in all types of accidents, but some of the most common include:

• Left-hand turn collisions. A careless driver can make an aggressive left-hand turn, either plowing into the motorcyclist or cutting them off.
• Rear end collisions. Motorcyclists are vulnerable when stopped at a light. A speeding, fatigued, or distracted driver could ram them from behind.
• Head-on collisions. These are possibly fatal accidents when a driver passes illegally.
• Lane change accidents. A motorist could change lanes without checking their mirrors or over their shoulders. The result is a devastating collision.

Common Accidents & Their Causes

Anyone hurt in an accident should reach out to an experienced Indianapolis motorcycle accident lawyer. Delventhal Law Office can handle your claim beginning the day you call us.

A settlement requires considerable legwork to identify who is at fault for the accident. We can:

• Analyze the police report to identify relevant parties and witnesses.
• Talk to witnesses to uncover their observations of the accident.
• Visit the scene, if appropriate, to identify road defects or other hazards.
• Inspect the vehicles involved in the collision to see if there are defects which contributed to the crash.

Once we establish the factual basis of the claim, our firm can start negotiating a settlement. This is a critical stage, because insurance companies are not in the habit of offering favorable compensation. Instead, our firm needs to engage in multiple rounds of negotiation to obtain a fair number.

Compensation for an Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident

Anyone injured in a motorcycle crash may be entitled to damages from the at-fault defendant for:

• Motorcycle repairs
• Medical bills
• Lost income or wages
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring or disfigurement

The amount you can request will depend on many facts, including the severity of your bodily injuries. Many of our clients suffer from concussions, whiplash, rib fractures, organ injuries, and spinal cord injuries—all of which require time away from work and recovery at home.

Hurdles to Obtaining the Settlement You Deserve

Insurers fight claims and defend their insureds vigorously. If you are seeking a settlement, you will likely confront certain challenges which can frustrate your ability to receive a fair settlement:

• Delayed investigation. An insurance company should open a claim and begin a prompt investigation. Unfortunately, some will delay for no good reason, which only puts pressure on injured victims to settle.
• Accusations of comparative negligence. Insurance companies often try to shift blame for the accident onto the injured motorcyclist. This argument might work in Indiana, where a person is barred from receiving compensation if they were more than 50% at fault for the accident. Any lesser percentage will reduce compensation accordingly.
• Bad faith negotiations. An insurer might simply refuse to accept liability even when the evidence is clear. They could refuse to settle, forcing our clients to litigate the claim in court.

Hire a law firm which has developed strategies for success when facing these tactics. At Delventhal Law Office, our Indianapolis motorcycle accident lawyer has successfully negotiated settlements for many injured motorcyclists. Our firm is also prepared with the skills and resources to litigate a claim in court, even where insurance companies push back.

Schedule a Consultation with an Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

Were you or a loved one hurt in a motorcycle crash? You deserve a legal team which puts your needs first. Call Delventhal Law Office today at (260) 484-6655 to schedule a time to meet for a consultation.