Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Motorcycle accidents often prove fatal. The lack of protection and small size of the bike diminish the safety of a motorcycle ride, as opposed to a car, truck, or SUV. The serious injuries that often result from these crashes include:

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were 103,000 motorcycle accidents in the United States in 2005 alone, with more than 4,500 deaths.

West Virginia’s premier motorcycle accident law firm

The attorneys at Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, PLLC represent motorists injured in motorcycle and other vehicle accidents. Based in Charleston, our law firm’s skilled team of attorneys helps injured victims and their families attain justice and restitution throughout West Virginia.

We get to the bottom of your case. By recreating the scene and consulting crash-test experts, we determine the underlying cause of the accident. Many factors contribute to motorcycle crashes, including:

• Negligence of other drivers
• Lack of visibility
• Products liability
• Unsafe driving conditions
• Other driver’s impairment due to drugs or alcohol

Call HPCB&D immediately after the accident

Since the injuries from motorcycle wrecks are often severe, skilled legal representation is necessary to ensure that the financial burden of these accidents is properly assessed and handled. Our lawyers offer experience in reaching reasonable negotiations with other drivers, insurance companies, and transportation companies. If a reasonable settlement is not possible, we do not hesitate to take cases to court. Our legal prowess in the courtroom is rivaled only by our tenacity to help our clients.

In West Virginia, you have just two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Even within the two-year statute of limitations, evidence can be lost and records can be damaged or destroyed. Do not wait until it is too late. Call HPCB&D today.

Related Links

• Motorcycle safety laws from West Virginia Legislature website
• NHTSA motorcycle safety
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Contact us

Our Charleston law firm focuses on car and truck accidents, railroad collisions, and motorcycle wrecks. We help West Virginians in out-of-state accidents as well. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, contact the attorneys at HPCB&D immediately for experienced legal representation and a free initial consultation.