Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Kennesaw, GA

Does Your Motorcycle Accident Qualify for Compensation?

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Even when a motorcycle rider wears a helmet, there is a risk of traumatic brain injury in any accident. It’s unfortunately common for a rider's head to hit the pavement, and while the skull stops moving on impact, the brain does not. This kind of head trauma, even with a helmet, can result in lesions, swelling, and hemorrhaging. Some experts refer to this injury as a "coup-contrecoup" injury that is common in motorcycle accidents.

Trauma to the brain can cause enduring headaches, unpredictable anger, amnesia, lapses in memory, disorientation, vertigo, and even personality changes. In severe instances, TBIs can be permanent. It is common for motorcycle accident symptoms to last up to two years after the accident, even for less severe cases.

Lacking protection from the metal frame of a larger vehicle, motorcycle riders sustain abrasions and road rash much more often than other types of drivers. While the term “road rash” can suggest a minor injury, abrasions from pavement are often excruciating and can become critical if infection sets in. Losing skin across a large area of the body can leave many entry points for bacterial infection. Our motorcycle accident lawyers have witnessed harsh abrasions on accident victims even when they were wearing appropriate protective gear during their crash.

Trauma to the spine, neck, and back is commonly associated with Kennesaw motorcycle accidents. Life-altering injuries result even when a rider takes precautions to wear protective equipment. Helmets soften the force on the head during an impact, but the neck and spine can still be compressed. Of course, the spinal nerves extend throughout one’s entire body, and damage to these nerves can cause issues beyond the local trauma.

It’s also possible to damage the discs between the vertebrae in the spine in all sorts of ways, including herniated discs, ruptured discs, bulging discs, and slipped discs. A disc can leak fluid into the spinal canal if it is subjected to significant force. When a disc ruptures and places stress on those nerves, victims may experience the injury as pain in the legs, feet, arms, hands, or anywhere else that the compressed nerve runs, a condition called “radiculopathy.”

Motorcycle accidents in Kennesaw, GA, can also result in orthopedic injuries. Typically, our motorcycle accident lawyers encounter broken bones as a result of a rider being ejected from their bike. The resulting injury tends to be dependent on how the rider lands.

In the event of severe or numerous fractures, life-flight helicopters are often used to transport the biker to a hospital for emergency surgery due to the severe damage. While emergency surgery stabilizes the wound, it often fails to be a permanent solution, and physical therapy or follow-up surgery may be required. There are times, however, when the fracture or orthopedic injury may be less severe, and the motorcyclist may be able to make a non-emergency appointment with an orthopedic doctor.

collecting police reports, medical records, and witness testimony

showing the other driver failed to operate their vehicle safely

physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life

funeral costs, loss of companionship, and financial support for families

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Kennesaw, GA

Your Advocate After the Crash

Kennesaw is rapidly expanding, and while our small town’s growth continues to bring so many new opportunities and resources to the area, increased traffic congestion has created new hazards on our roadways. Accident-prone areas like I-75, Highway 41 (Cobb Parkway), Barrett Parkway, and Wade Green Road are particularly hazardous for motorcyclists due to high traffic, frequent lane changing, and congested commercial zones.

Unfortunately, Kennesaw sees motorcycle crashes caused by various types of negligence by careless drivers. Here are some of the most common causes our motorcycle accident lawyers encounter:

No matter the cause, our motorcycle accident lawyers investigate the facts, collect evidence, and build the strongest claim possible against the at-fault party for our Kennesaw clients.

Georgia Motorcycle Accident Laws You Should Know

Protecting Your Rights

Understanding Georgia's motorcycle accident laws can give riders a glimpse not only into how they can pursue compensation, but also how much they might be able to recover. From deadlines for filing to insurance requirements, knowing your rights can make a significant difference after an injury.

Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This payment policy makes pursuing compensation a no-risk endeavor for accident victims, as you will never have to pay for attorneys' fees out of pocket. You pay nothing up front; we collect payment only if you win compensation.

If the other driver was uninsured or underinsured, your lawyer could pursue compensation through your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage or explore other legal options. The viability of certain options will depend on the details of your accident.

Your legal timeline will depend upon the nature and details of your motorcycle accident. Simple claims may settle in a few months, while complex cases involving severe injuries or disputes over fault may take longer.

Yes, under Georgia’s comparative negligence law, your payouts may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you by the courts. Even if you were partially at fault for a wreck, you might still be able to collect compensation.

If a loved one lost their life due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and emotional losses.