New Hampshire Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

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You need a quality motorcycle accident attorney in New Hampshire if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a motorcycle accident. Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries because of the vulnerability of the rider. When you hire a New Hampshire motorcycle accident attorney from Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, P.A., you can rest assured that you are receiving representation from lawyers who have represented many people in motorbike accidents.

Sadly, there is a substantial danger of loss of limbs and loss of life in motorcycle accidents. Our attorney will gather all of the evidence to make sure that the insurance carrier for the person who caused horrific injuries has to pay for those injuries. If you have lost time from work, that information needs to be developed. Whether it is analyzing a tax return for a small business, or whether it is analyzing lost wages, we can make sure that all aspects of the damages you sustain in an injury are addressed.

Reach out to us online to schedule a free case evaluation or call (603) 742-5222—in some cases, one of our lawyers may be able to come to you if you can’t travel to our office.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Though motorcycle accidents don’t necessarily happen more often than other car accidents, there’s a lot of data showing that they’re more likely to result in severe injuries and fatalities. In fact, in 2019 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that motorcyclists were 29 times more likely than occupants of other vehicles to die in car crashes, and were 4 times more likely to be injured per vehicle miles traveled.

The reason for this high rate of severe injury and death is because motorcyclists have fewer protections on the road than car drivers and passengers—they lack airbags, seat belts, and an outer vehicle exterior that can keep them inside in the event of a collision. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much for a rider to be thrown from their motorcycle and/or lose control.

Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Unsafe lane changes: Drivers who fail to signal or check their blind spots before merging or changing lanes can risk colliding with motorcyclists in nearby lanes. Due to their smaller size, motorcyclists are often in the blind spots of vehicles.
• Speeding: Speeding is a leading cause of all types of car accidents, as it can greatly reduce your reaction time and also increase the risk of losing control of your vehicle. Additionally, the higher the speed, the greater the impact, which means speeding almost certainly guarantees catastrophic injuries when motorcycles are involved.
• Left-turn accidents: Motorcycle accidents often occur at intersections as cars attempt to make left turns. These crashes can happen when a driver fails to yield to oncoming motorcyclists, or when they cut off a motorcyclist who is also attempting a turn or trying to pass them.
• Driving under the influence: Drunk driving is responsible for many car crashes because intoxicated drivers are less likely to be aware of their surroundings and their coordination and judgment are impaired. This can be especially dangerous for nearby motorcyclists, who drunk drivers may not be able to detect.

Injuries can vary, but some common severe injuries associated with motorcycle accidents include broken bones and crushed limbs, amputation injuries, spinal cord and neck injuries, internal organ damage, and brain injuries. Some of these injuries can result in permanent disability and death.