New Haven Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcycle riders are 32 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident as are drivers of passenger vehicles, according to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Those who survive a motorcycle crash are more likely to suffer severe injury, which may include:

• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Disc herniation
• Burn injury
• Fractures
• Internal injuries
• Wrongful death

One of the most common types of motorcycle accident happens when a motorcycle makes a left turn and is hit by an oncoming vehicle. Motorcyclists are also injured when another vehicle shifts into the lane in which the cyclist is driving, forcing them off the road. In both cases, the other drivers typically claim they didn't see the biker, whether it was a powerful sport bike, a cruiser, or any other type of motorcycle.

If you have been injured by in a motorcycle accident or a loved one has suffered a wrongful death, please contact the New Haven motorcycle accident attorneys at Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz P.C. today.

Our law firm includes attorneys who ride or have ridden motorcycles in the past. We understand the unique features of a motorcycle wreck and will work diligently to ensure you receive the maximum possible compensation for your injury, medical expenses, lost work time, and more.

Motorcycle sales have risen steadily for the past 14 years. As gas prices climb, industry experts expect motorcycle ridership to continue increasing. Sadly, motorcycle fatalities are increasing faster than the growth in ridership, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Motorcycle fatalities increased in 2005 for the eighth year in a row, reaching the highest level in 19 years. While fatalities increased for all age groups, the greatest increase was in riders aged 50 and older — up 27 percent from the previous year.

States without motorcycle helmet laws, like Connecticut, account for more than their fair share of motorcycle fatalities.

We encourage all motorcyclists to wear helmets, obey speed limits, drive responsibly, and take training courses. We hope you'll never need a good personal injury attorney; however, if you do, we are here to help.

For effective representation, please contact the motorcycle injury lawyers at Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz. Your initial consultation is free of charge and you will pay nothing until we win compensation for you.

Learn more: Visit our motorcycle accident information center.