If You’ve Been Seriously Injured In A Motorcycle Accident, Our Sioux Falls Personal Injury Attorneys Will Demand Justice

Types Of Motorcycle Accidents Our Personal Injury Attorneys Handle

Intersection accidents

South Dakota drivers who don’t pay attention to their surroundings often crash into motorcyclists stopped at traffic lights or stop signs. Other times, motorcyclists are hit by cars that run red lights or otherwise break the rules of the road.

Rear-end motorcycle accidents

Rear-end accidents are among the most common crashes we deal with in South Dakota. When these accidents involve motorcyclists, the injuries can be very serious. You might need extensive medical care. You might not be able to work for weeks or even months.

Drivers changing lanes without looking

South Dakota motorcyclists can sustain serious injuries on highways when other vehicles change lanes without warning and run into them. When drivers fail to check their blind spots and don’t look in their mirrors, bikers may get pushed off the side of the road or crushed underneath the car that hit them.

Hit-and-run accidents

Drivers who flee the scene of a motorcycle accident are committing a serious crime. That’s why we take these types of cases seriously. We strongly believe that South Dakota injury victims who did nothing wrong should not have to suffer because of someone else’s reckless behavior. Even if the police cannot find the driver who caused your crash, you still have many legal options available to you.

Fatal motorcycle accidents

If a loved one died in a South Dakota motorcycle accident, we want to help your family through this difficult time. We understand you need time to grieve. We can handle all the paperwork, thoroughly investigate the crash, work directly with insurance companies on your behalf, and go to court if necessary.

Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents

Speeding drivers

When people drive too fast, they have even less time to slow down to avoid an accident. And when those speeding drivers crash into motorcyclists, the consequences are often severe. That’s because the impact of an accident involving a speeding driver is so much greater. In the case of motorcyclists, they have less protection than occupants of cars, trucks or other vehicles.

Distracted drivers

Far too many drivers seem more focused on their phones or other electronic devices instead of the road in front of them. If a texting driver crashed into your bike, we would try to obtain the phone records to prove the driver broke the law. (Texting while driving is illegal in South Dakota.) We can also help you if your accident was caused by a driver who was eating while driving, fiddling with the radio, or doing anything else that diverted their attention.

Left-hand turns

Drivers making left-hand turns often cause accidents involving motorcyclists. Drivers often hit motorcyclists driving straight through an intersection in the opposite direction or while attempting to pass the car. Whatever the circumstances of your accident, we can help you hold the driver accountable.

Driver didn’t check blind spots

Drivers have a responsibility to be aware of everything going on around them and that includes looking for motorcyclists on the South Dakota roads. We will work tirelessly to gather evidence that proves you did nothing wrong so you can receive the compensation you deserve to cover the full cost of your injuries and other losses.

Drunk drivers

The dangers of drinking and driving have been well-documented. That’s why there’s no excuse for traffic accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol. If a drunk driver crashed into your motorcycle, you should not have to pay for any accident-related expenses. Many South Dakota legal options exist depending on the circumstances surrounding your case.

The Value Of Hiring A Motorcycle Accident Attorney