Did someone hit you as you were riding your motorcycle in Atlanta? That person could owe you money for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering, but their insurance provider would rather keep their profits than pay you fairly. That’s why you need an experienced Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer to guide you through the claims process and fight hard for fair compensation.

Our team has over five decades of combined legal experience and a record of over $300 million recovered for accident victims. Firm founders Frank Bayuk and Bradley Pratt’s experience as senior partners for some of the country’s top defense law firms showed them firsthand how insurers fight accident claims. Now, they use their knowledge and insight to craft winning strategies for motorcycle accident victims in Atlanta – and they’re ready to start work on your case today.

Don’t wait another moment to demand what you’re owed. Contact Bayuk Law for a free, no-obligation consultation and case review. An Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney from our firm will discuss your legal options for recovering compensation.

Benefits of Hiring an Atlanta Attorney for Your Motorcycle Accident Claim

By hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer in Atlanta from Bayuk Pratt, you’ll have the freedom to focus on your injury treatment and rehabilitation while we work on your claim.

Our motorcycle accident lawyers will:

Investigate the crash to secure evidence
Identify liable parties and avenues for compensation
Negotiate for a fair out-of-court settlement
Take your case to trial if the insurer won’t play fair

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Following an accident on your motorcycle resulting from someone else’s negligence, you can put yourself in a favorable position to seek financial recovery and justice for your injuries by:

Reporting the accident to law enforcement and requesting a copy of the police crash report
Notifying your motorcycle insurance provider about the accident
Seeking prompt medical attention and following your doctor’s treatment plan
Obtaining copies of medical records of your treatment and rehabilitation
Gathering copies of pay stubs or income statements if you miss time from work or earn less than before the crash
Keeping all bills, invoices, and receipts of your expenses

Finally, remember to contact an Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney from Bayuk Pratt as soon as possible to start pursuing the financial resources you need to put your life back on track.

How We Investigate Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Cases

At Bayuk Pratt, our legal team thoroughly investigates motorcycle accidents to recover all available evidence. Having a complete picture of a crash allows us to identify all at-fault parties and evaluate our clients’ legal options for financial compensation.

Some examples of evidence we use in investigating motorcycle crashes include:

Police accident reports
Accident scene photos or videos
Surveillance and traffic camera footage
Dashcam and helmet cam footage
Eyewitness testimony
The driver’s cell phone records

The driver’s post-crash alcohol and drug test results
Vehicle computer data logs
Repair and maintenance records
Post-accident vehicle inspections
Accident reconstruction expert reports and testimony

Compensation You Could Recover in an Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Claim

You may have a claim to obtain financial recovery for expenses or losses you incur due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle collision.

Your motorcycle accident compensation can provide you with money for your:

Repair or replacement costs for other damaged property, such as your motorcycle helmet
Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses
Costs of long-term disability care and support services, such as housekeeping
Lost wages or income
Loss of future earning capacity and job benefits if you suffer permanent disability
Physical pain and anguish
Emotional trauma and distress, including reduced quality of life caused by disabilities or permanent disfigurement from your injuries
Motorcycle repair expenses or reimbursement for the value of your bike if the accident totaled it

How a Motorcycle Accident Differs from a Car Accident

Injured motorcycle riders face certain challenges in pursuing financial compensation that victims of other motor vehicle accidents do not.

Some of the factors that can make motorcycle accident claims different from car accident claims include:

More Severe Injuries – Because motorcycle riders typically suffer severe injuries in a crash, motorcycle accident claims can involve substantial amounts of compensation that may make insurance companies fight harder to minimize their financial liability.
At-Fault Drivers May Lack Sufficient Insurance – Some drivers purchase the minimum liability insurance required by law. However, these basic policies frequently do not provide full compensation to injured riders, which may require them to turn to other sources of financial relief.
Anti-Motorcyclist Bias – Drivers may rely on popular stereotypes of motorcycle riders as “outlaws” to claim that a rider did something careless or reckless that caused the accident. When a driver tries to shift blame for a crash to the rider, the rider may need additional evidence to prove that the driver caused the accident.

Testimonials

Frank and the entire team at Bayuk Pratt LLC, were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their professionalism, attentiveness, empathic demeanor, and overall knowledge were beyond anything I could have hoped for. Being out of the state, I thought the process may be difficult for me, but Frank and his team were able to make the entire process smooth and stress free. I highly recommend Bayuk Pratt LLC for any of your legal needs.

- Billy Adkins

Having worked with Bayuk Pratt on a number of personal injury cases, and having tried cases with Attorney Bayuk, I can personally attest to their exceptional legal skills and dedication to client success. With Bayuk Pratt, you receive top-notch, high-powered representation on the level of the biggest corporate clients. They demonstrate a profound understanding of personal injury law and provide insightful guidance and strategic advice. Their communication is clear and consistent, making sure clients and referring attorneys are well-informed at every stage of the process. Bayuk Pratt’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients is unmatched. I highly recommend this law firm.

- Bethany Schneider

Frank’s resume speaks for itself. It’s unusual to find a big law attorney who leaves the dark side to help real people. Without a doubt, Frank is one of the best trial lawyers in Atlanta.

- Hunter Garnett

Christy Lambden is a thorough and thoughtful attorney. He truly cares about his clients and fights to get the best result possible.

- Marissa Torgerson

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Parties Who Could Be Held Liable for a Motorcycle Wreck in Atlanta

In most cases, a driver who hits a motorcyclist will bear liability for the rider’s injuries. However, other parties may share responsibility, as well. For example, the driver’s employer may also share liability for your injuries and losses if the accident occurs during the at-fault driver’s working hours.

The owner of the at-fault driver’s vehicle may also share responsibility for a motorcycle accident if the owner negligently entrusted their vehicle to the driver. An owner may negligently entrust their vehicle when they know or should know that the driver poses a substantial risk of causing an accident, such as when the owner lends their car to a visibly intoxicated driver.

Under Georgia’s dram shop law, a bar, restaurant, or other establishment might bear liability in a motorcycle accident claim. This may apply, for example, if they furnished alcohol to a person under 21 or a visibly intoxicated person when the establishment knew the person would soon drive. Contact our Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer today for a free case review.

Could You Recover Compensation if You’re Partly to Blame for a Motorcycle Accident?

Drivers frequently try to avoid liability for a motorcycle accident by shifting blame for the crash to the rider. However, under Georgia’s comparative negligence laws, you can still recover compensation even if you share some fault for causing the accident.

The statute states that you can still pursue a claim if your share of responsibility for causing the crash does not equal or exceed the other party’s share of fault. However, any fault you bear for the accident can reduce your financial recovery in your motorcycle accident case in proportion to your percentage of fault.

Comparative negligence can complicate a motorcycle accident claim. That’s because liable parties often try to push as much of the blame onto victims as possible to try to save themselves money. This is one reason why having a skilled Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney from Bayuk Pratt on your side is so crucial. Our lawyers can use the evidence we collect in our investigation to craft a solid case demonstrating why you deserve maximum compensation.

How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Georgia?

Under the statute of limitations in Georgia, you typically have two years after a crash to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit to recover compensation for injuries. However, if you file your lawsuit after the applicable limitations period expires on your claim, you may lose the opportunity to pursue financial recovery from the at-fault parties.

By talking to a motorcycle accident lawyer in Atlanta as soon as possible after a collision, you’ll preserve your right to compensation, because they’ll make sure your claim is filed on time.

Common Types and Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Atlanta

Common examples of the types of accidents that motorcycle riders can get into include:

Rear-end collisions
Sideswipe collisions
T-bone collisions

Head-on collisions
Underride accidents
Single-vehicle crashes (“wipeouts”)

Many motorcycle crashes occur due to the negligence of other motorists who do not properly share the road with motorcyclists. Common causes of motorcycle accidents in Georgia include:

Speeding drivers
Reckless driving, including excessive speeding or swerving in and out of traffic
Tailgating or following too closely
Passing a motorcycle without moving over to an adjacent lane
Opening the door on a street-parked vehicle in front of an oncoming motorcycle
Failing to yield the right of way

Running red lights or stop signs
Turning or changing lanes without signaling or checking mirrors and blind spots
Driving while distracted
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Driving while drowsy or fatigued

Other factors may also cause or contribute to motorcycle accidents, such as adverse weather conditions or poorly maintained road surfaces.

Typical Injuries Resulting from a Motorcycle Collision

Motorcycle riders frequently suffer catastrophic injuries in crashes due to their exposed position on a motorcycle and the fact that bikes lack the safety equipment that other vehicles have, such as airbags or seatbelts.

Injuries that can occur in a motorcycle wreck include:

Lacerations
Abrasions (road rash)
Dislocated joints
Ligament, tendon, and muscle strains, sprains, or tears
Broken bones
Nerve damage

Herniated spinal disc injury
Internal trauma and bleeding
Traumatic brain injuries
Burns
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Facial injuries
Traumatic amputation or limb loss

Contact a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Atlanta Today

If you’ve suffered life-altering injuries in a motorcycle crash, you deserve to hold the driver who hit you accountable. Let our motorcycle accident law firm fight to recover the compensation and accountability you deserve after a catastrophic crash.

Contact Bayuk Pratt today for a free, no-obligation claim evaluation to discuss how we can help you pursue the compensation and justice you deserve.

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