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Motorcycle riders face unique dangers on Massachusetts roads. With no structural protection around them, riders who are involved in collisions suffer disproportionately severe injuries. Making matters worse, insurance companies often carry a built-in bias against motorcyclists, assuming the rider was at fault or was riding recklessly. At Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, we fight back against this bias and hold negligent drivers fully accountable for the harm they cause.
One of the biggest challenges in motorcycle accident cases is overcoming the inherent prejudice many jurors and insurance adjusters have against riders. They assume motorcyclists are reckless thrill-seekers who accept the risk of injury. This bias can significantly reduce settlement offers and jury verdicts if not properly addressed. Our attorneys know how to present motorcycle accident cases in a way that highlights the responsible riding habits of our clients and places blame squarely where it belongs — on the negligent driver who caused the collision.
The majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers, not the riders themselves. Common causes include drivers failing to see motorcycles at intersections, left-turn accidents where a car turns in front of a motorcycle, drivers changing lanes without checking blind spots, road hazards that are minor for cars but deadly for motorcycles, dooring incidents in urban areas, and rear-end collisions. Massachusetts roads present additional hazards including potholes, uneven pavement, and seasonal road debris that disproportionately affect motorcyclists.
Without the protection of an enclosed vehicle, motorcyclists often suffer the most severe injuries in any traffic collision. Common injuries include road rash ranging from minor abrasions to deep tissue damage requiring skin grafts, broken bones in the legs, arms, pelvis, and ribs, traumatic brain injuries even when wearing a helmet, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, internal organ damage, and limb amputation. The medical costs for these injuries can be staggering, often exceeding hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars over a lifetime. We fight to ensure every dollar of your medical care is covered.
Massachusetts requires all motorcyclists to wear helmets and carry minimum insurance coverage. However, the state's no-fault insurance system does not apply to motorcycles. This means motorcycle accident victims must file claims directly against the at-fault driver's insurance, which often leads to more contentious negotiations. Our attorneys understand the nuances of Massachusetts motorcycle law and how to navigate the claims process to maximize your recovery.
Massachusetts requires helmets by law, so not wearing one could be used to argue comparative negligence. However, even without a helmet, you can still recover damages for injuries that would have occurred regardless.
Drivers have a legal duty to look for and yield to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Failing to see a motorcycle is not a valid defense — it is evidence of negligence.
Lane splitting is not explicitly legal in Massachusetts, but it does not automatically bar your claim. Massachusetts uses comparative negligence, so you can still recover as long as you are not more than 50% at fault.
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