A Tenacious Team Of Sioux Falls Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Riding a motorcycle can give you a sense of freedom. For many people, there are few better things than feeling the wind in your hair and hearing your engine roar while gliding down the open road. But things can go wrong, and you, as a motorcyclist, are vulnerable if (and when) they do.
That’s why you should hire a motorcycle accident attorney at Heidepriem, Purtell, Siegel & Hinrichs, LLP. From our Sioux Falls office, we represent clients injured in motorcycle crashes in Minnehaha County across the state of South Dakota. Our attorneys are tenacious and have experience getting justice for people just like you.
What Are The Causes Of South Dakota Motorcycle Crashes?
Motorcyclists account for nearly 20% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities in South Dakota, and the majority of those involved in fatal crashes are from other states. Whether you are a local or a visitor, you can protect yourself by knowing how these collisions occur. Motorcycle crashes are often caused by:
- Drivers failing to see motorcyclists
- Drivers making left-handed turns across the path of oncoming riders
- Drivers refusing to share the road
- Drivers passing too closely without leaving an appropriate buffer
- Drivers stopping suddenly
Despite these causes, motorcyclists are often blamed for their injuries and may need help changing the narrative. A Sioux Falls motorcycle accident attorney can provide you with the advocacy you need, regardless of how you got hurt. With a personal injury lawyer, you have the help to gather important evidence. They will advocate for your interests against insurance companies that don’t have your rights in mind.
Motorcycle Crashes Can Result In Catastrophic Injuries
Compared to crashes involving other vehicles, motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in death or catastrophic injuries. Bikers lucky enough to survive a crash are likely to experience one or more of the following:
- Road rash (severe skin abrasions occurring when bikers slide across the pavement)
- Broken bones, cuts and bruises
- Traumatic brain injuries that can take months or years to heal (when full recovery is even possible)
- Neck, back and spinal cord injuries that could result in partial or complete paralysis
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Soft tissue injuries that limit mobility and cause chronic pain
Our attorneys represent motorcyclists who suffered injuries such as those listed above. They also seek compensation for family members of bikers killed in fatal crashes. Through it all, clients can expect personalized attention, support and compassionate representation that honors the struggles they have been through.
Fighting For Full And Fair Compensation
The costs of a motorcycle accident can be surprisingly high. Our lawyers seek full compensation from at-fault parties and their insurers, including the following damages:
- Medical bills (current and estimated future costs)
- Lost wages from time spent unable to work
- Permanent disability or reduced earning capacity (when full recovery isn’t possible)
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage and loss
- Reduced enjoyment of life
- Funeral/burial expenses and loss of companionship (in wrongful death cases)
Many prospective clients want to know what their case is worth. This is reasonable to ask, but the answer depends entirely on the facts of the case, including the severity of injuries, whether the victim was left disabled or paralyzed and other factors.
Compensation also depends on whether a motorcyclist shares fault for the crash. In South Dakota, accident victims can seek compensation so long as they are not at fault for the accident or share only a “slight” fault. When we represent you, our attorneys will push back against any defendant’s claims of shared fault and argue vigorously to keep the blame squarely where it belongs: With the other driver.
We Can Help You – Talk To A Sioux Falls Injury Lawyer Today
Recovering from your motorcycle accident injuries is hard, and fighting for fair compensation makes the process even harder. You deserve to focus on your health, so call us and we’ll take care of the rest. We offer risk-free consultations with no obligation. You can reach us by phone in Sioux Falls at 605-252-9277 or through our online contact form.