Motorcycle Accident Attorneys For Injured People In Atlanta

My name is Christopher Newbern, and I represent clients across Atlanta as a motorcycle accident attorney. In my career, I have earned accolades for my talented, tough personal injury representation across the area, recovering high-value verdicts and settlements in high-stakes cases. In one notable result, I received the largest ever motorcycle accident verdict in Georgia. You can trust the work I do for my clients.

Common Causes Of Georgia Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riding is more dangerous than driving a car. This is an incontrovertible fact, based on the far fewer protective devices available to motorcycles. However, the worst dangers to a motorcyclist are not from on-road hazards or concerns about balance; the worst dangers are other drivers, negligence and recklessness, exhibited by:

• Left-turn accidents: When turning left, cars run the risk of striking or colliding with bikers if the driver isn’t careful or closely paying attention.
• Blind spots: It is essential for drivers to continually assess their blind spots, and while overtime all drivers get lax, that is not an excuse for negligence.
• Distracted driving: Distractions while driving are a major impairment that creates a situation ripe for danger.
• Reckless driving: Speeding, alcohol consumption and general aggressiveness are all reasons cars strike motorcyclists.

Car drivers have far more margin for error than the bike riders they share the road with, but they often fail to take that into account when driving. The actions of other drivers are the leading cause of pain and suffering for bikers, and are a key reason why motorcycle accident compensation is necessary.

Can I Recover Damages If I Was Partly At Fault?

One of the earliest tactics an insurance company uses when speaking with people is to imply that their fault means they should just accept the offer in front of them. Insurance companies love to imply that being at fault means you could receive no compensation.

However, the law in Georgia says differently. A driver, or motorcyclist, can be partly at fault for their accident and still recover compensation, provided they are not more than 49% at fault. This law, called the Georgia modified comparative negligence law, is a major provision for all people in motor vehicle accidents all across the state.

While you still have a chance at recovery if you were partly at fault, it’s important to maintain control of the narrative, especially if there are allegations of lane splitting in your case. As lane splitting is illegal, it can complicate and jeopardize your chance to recover. However, I’ve taken on many cases where lane splitting is just one part of the larger equation of negligent actions. I will fight to keep you in control of the story.

What Should I Do After An Atlanta Motorcycle Accident?

As an attorney, I have seen many people take the wrong steps after a motorcycle crash and hurt their eventual case. There are several important things you must do, and they include:

• Seek medical attention
• Call the police
• Document the scene
• Notify the insurance company

If you are the person who has to do this after your accident, and you don’t have help, you’ll find yourself under an immense burden. These are all pieces of your case that will determine your ability to recover compensation. And a misstep at any point, especially in speaking with the insurance company. They’ll use every statement you make to undermine, discredit and ultimately deny your case.

But that’s where I come in. I’ve fought for my clients time and again, aggressively in and out of court, to secure the compensation they rightly deserve.

Get A Free Consultation From Me

As your motorcycle accident attorney, I will fight hard for you. I will use all the experience and resources at my disposal to secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries, from medical expenses to noneconomic damages like pain and suffering.

You deserve to have a talented legal mind on your case. Reach out to me at Newbern Law Firm today by calling 943-245-8801 or sending an email using this online form.