In relatively minor collisions between two automobiles, it is common for everyone involved in the accident to emerge without major injuries. Motorcyclists, however, are particularly vulnerable to serious injury whenever they are struck by another motor vehicle, even if they are wearing a helmet.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during 2005, 87,000 people were injured while operating a motorcycle. Tragically, 4,553 people lost their lives as a result of a motorcycle accident.
As many of us have experienced first-hand, motorcycle accidents often occur due to the failure of other motorists to pay attention to their surroundings. Such negligence can lead to severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, and other permanent and debilitating conditions.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible for compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages, loss of mobility, mental anguish, and other damages. The lawyers at the Kaudy Law Firm are experts in handling motorcycle related cases. If you have any questions, or if you would like a free assessment of your case, please call or email us today. The Kaudy Law Firm is your personal injury law firm and is here to help.
Helmet Laws
Colorado law does not require an operator or passenger of a motorcycle to wear a helmet. As a result, in the event of a trial, the jury is instructed that they cannot reduce the amount of compensation based upon the failure to wear a helmet.
Of course, natural biases arise against individuals who are injured and were not wearing a helmet. This is especially true in the event someone suffers a traumatic brain injury as a result of a motorcycle accident. The Kaudy Law Firm uses several techniques, including preventing the jury from ever knowing that the injured party was not wearing a helmet, to overcome or eliminate this potential bias.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible for compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages, loss of mobility, mental anguish, and other damages. The lawyers at the Kaudy Law Firm are experts in handling motorcycle related cases. If you have any questions, or if you would like a free assessment of your case, please call or email us today. The Kaudy Law Firm is your personal injury law firm and is here to help.