Many scenic motorcycle routes of Southern Minnesota travel through the St. Peter area. While this area is particularly enjoyable on the back of a bike, riders and their passengers always face a risk of injury from another driver’s negligence when traveling on public roadways. Speeding, distracted driving, or even impaired driving can cause accidents with motorcycles, resulting in significant injuries and expenses. If you were injured and want to learn more about seeking compensation, contact a St. Peter motorcycle accident lawyer for a free case evaluation. Our personal injury attorneys can guide you through the claims process and work to hold the at-fault party legally accountable for their negligence.
Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than occupants of motor vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks, or commercial vehicles. Motorcycle vulnerabilities include less stability on two wheels than four, the lack of a steel frame, and the lack of seat belts. These factors make the rider more likely to become injured in an accident than if they were riding in a passenger car. Our attorneys can help motorcyclists in St. Peter who were injured in accidents caused by another party’s negligence seek two types of compensation for their injuries: economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages involve compensation for the expenses that the rider or passenger incurred as a result of the accident. This includes:
Non-economic damages in a motorcycle accident claim include psychological impacts stemming from the injury, such as physical pain and suffering, or loss of the enjoyment of life.
In some motorcycle accident cases, there is a third type of compensation that is available, called punitive damages. The point of punitive damages is not to pay for injury-related impacts suffered by the injured rider or passenger, but to financially punish the at-fault party for deliberate disregard of the rights and safety of others. Punitive damages may be available if the claim goes to trial.
An experienced motorcycle wreck lawyer from Maschka Personal Injury can provide several services when handling motorcycle accident claims in St. Peter. These services include a free case evaluation that allows injured riders or passengers to learn about their legal options without obligation.
Our legal team can determine available insurance resources and can communicate with insurance companies on your behalf. We can gather evidence and documentation, negotiate a settlement, and even file a lawsuit in court if the insurance company fails to fairly compensate the claim. Once a lawsuit is filed, we can prepare the case for court. Upon the successful conclusion of the claim, your attorney will help you receive the compensation you have been awarded through a negotiated settlement, court order, or jury verdict.
Most of the members of the legal team at Maschka Personal Injury are from Southern Minnesota, and we understand the enjoyment and sense of freedom that riders experience when they travel local routes on their motorcycles. When those individuals are injured, we are ready to provide the compassion of a neighbor combined with the capabilities of a big-city firm. Reach out to us today for your free case evaluation with a St. Peter motorcycle accident lawyer.
