Salt Lake City Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Elegal Can Hold Responsible Drivers Accountable

Motorcycle accidents can and do result in serious injury or death. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, you should consult with an experienced attorney, familiar with helping those involved in serious motorcycle accidents. Please contact the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys of Elegal to discuss your case.

A motorcycle, by design, provides the motorcyclist with a thrilling travel experience but offers little protection during a crash. Each year in the United States, approximately 2,000 people are killed in motorcycle accidents and 50,000 motorcyclists suffer serious physical injuries because of accidents. At Elegal, we fight for motorists who have been harmed by others around the road and have recovered millions of dollars in relief for their injuries.

If you have been hurt, call our proven Salt Lake City motorcycle accident attorneys at today. We're ready to help you explore your options.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

A majority of the motorcycle accidents resulting in injury or death involve another vehicle, most often a car, and are very often due to failure by the other driver to yield the right-of-way or observe the motorcyclist on the road to begin with.

Secondary conditions contributing to motorcycle accidents include:

  • Weather, including rain, snow, hail, “black ice” and other extreme conditions leading to reduced visibility and unsafe driving conditions.
  • Road hazards including debris, oil slicks, puddles, potholes and uneven pavement contributing to a dangerous riding environment.
  • Motorcycle defects such as fuel system leaks, which present an increased risk of fire in the post-crash phase.

Nearly 70 percent of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections. Several causes of motorcycle accidents include intersections where visibility has been compromised due to:

  • Shrubbery
  • Fences
  • Parked vehicles
  • Buildings

Based on current statistics, roughly 80 percent of motorcycle accidents in the United States end in injury or death compared to only 20 percent of automobile accidents. Additionally, motorcycle accident fatality rates have been on the rise since 2003 with the most recent statistics showing an increase of 55 percent. Based on current trends, if you are hit by a car while riding a motorcycle you are three times more likely to be gravely injured, and 14 times more likely to be killed than an individual injured by an accident involving two cars.

Fighting Bias. Securing Justice.

You should be aware that motorcycle accidents are treated differently than those involving other motor vehicles. A palpable amount of intolerance exists against motorcycle riders in many parts of the United States. The lawyers at Elegal will fight against this prejudice to recover damages for your serious injury.

If you or someone you care about has been hurt in a motorcycle accident, the time to start exploring your injury claim options is now. Contact us today to request a free consultation.

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Testimonials

  • Elegal was invaluable in helping us through a difficult time. Our son was involved in a horrible accident and we weren't sure if he would survive. We were dealing with doctors, medical bills, and overwhelming emotions on how we would help our son recover. They answered every question we had and explained the entire process. They went above and beyond for our son and truly ...

    - Kali

  • Jacquelynn handled our case extremely well, she knew what needed to be done to get over an unfair problem with the insurance company and get the case moving and to a reasonable settlement. She had the knowledge of what needed to be done.

    - Yolanda

  • Ms. Carmichael and her team are professional, efficient, and courteous. Resources were expended in a thoughtful manner. Explanations were provided quickly and respectfully when needed. Should the situation arise, I will recommend Jacquelynn Carmichael to both friends and family

    - Former Client

  • We hired Eric for a personal injury case for my son. We were very pleased and satisfied with the level of commitment Eric showed to us and especially our son. He was aggressive to get answers and made us feel as ease with such a hard time in our lives. We felt confident in his ability from the moment we meet him and he did not disappoint. We feel he was very fair.

    - Brett

  • I would recommend Eric Olson to anyone. He was very professional and strived to educate me in making the best decisions when I had no idea how to decide what to do. He is very knowledgeable about his particular field of law and used that in my best defense. I am very pleased with the job that he did for me.

    - Lauren

  • I was in an auto accident three years ago. The first auto accident I have ever been in, but the other driver was ticketed. This lead to slow and obvious pain that grew worse. Doctors, surgery, shots, emotional trauma from not being able to physically do things I used to. That being said I want it known that Eric Olsen was so right for the lawyer to handle this case for me. I originally hired a ...

    - Jenann

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