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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Since we have a warm climate, you might be able to ride your motorbike year-round in our city. While this means that you can make good use of your motorcycle, it also means that you could spend more time on the road, and other vehicles could crash into you. Even though other motorists should be used to sharing the road with motorcyclists and be vigilant and cautious of others on the road, they still often don’t see motorcycles and will collide with them when they’re not paying attention. Our Bentonville motorcycle accident lawyer can help you recover compensation after a collision that wasn’t your fault and caused injuries and other damages.

Arkansas Motorcycle Laws

When riding a motorcycle in Bentonville, you should be aware of state laws surrounding riding your motorbike so that you can follow the rules and stay as safe as possible. The laws also come into play if you get into an accident because your lawyer will need to know if you were following the rules so that they can determine if you were in any way at fault for the collision.

According to the Arkansas Code, these are the rules for riding a motorcycle in our state:

  • A motorcycle must be equipped with at least one headlight, a rear red reflector, a red rear light, hand or foot brakes, a horn, a muffler, supports for feet, and electrical turn signals.
  • Headlights must run during the daytime as well.
  • All passengers under 21 must wear a helmet, protective goggles, or transparent face shields.
  • Helmets are not required over the age of 21, but protective goggles are required for all riders, regardless of age.
  • There must be only one rider per seat; no more than two riders can be on a motorcycle at a time.
  • People under 16 cannot drive a motorcycle with another person on it.
  • Children under eight are not permitted to ride a motorcycle on a public street unless they are in a parade.
  • Lane splitting is not mentioned in the Arkansas Code.

On top of these laws for operating a motorcycle, the statute of limitations is another law to pay attention to when you’ve been in an accident while riding your motorbike. If you don’t file a claim within the statute of limitations for personal injury, then you could miss out on holding the negligent driver responsible for their actions that harmed you. In Arkansas, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a motorcycle accident claim. That’s why it’s crucial to get the help of a lawyer quickly after your collision so that you know you’re filing within the legal timeline. Your Bentonville motorcycle accident attorney will help you build a strong case within the statute of limitations and get you the compensation you deserve.

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Damages You Can Recover

After a motorcycle accident, you likely suffered from serious injuries that resulted in damages. When someone else is responsible for what happened to you, you deserve compensation for those damages. These costs are likely making it hard to live your usual life, on top of you trying to heal physically and emotionally from the accident. Since you’re likely feeling vulnerable and trying to get back to your daily life, you might be hesitant about filing a claim against the driver who caused your crash, even though you know you deserve justice. That’s where a Bentonville motorcycle accident lawyer comes in. We’ll handle the legal side of things, so you don’t have to worry about it.
As your attorneys, we’ll fight to recover the damages you deserve for your injuries and other costs that you suffered due to the harm. We’ll use two main types of damages to calculate how much you’re owed: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are the more real costs that you suffer from your collision. Your lawyer will review your bills to determine how much you’re owed for these costs.

Some of the bills they’ll examine are medical bills, treatment costs, medication costs, repair bills, and lost wages that you missed from your injuries. They can also include future medical expenses and future lost wages if you still aren’t healed and won’t be able to return to work anytime soon. Non-economic damages are the more abstract costs from the accident. These could be harder to prove than economic damages because you might not have documentation of the damages you’ve suffered. Your attorney would consider if the collision caused pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, or emotional turmoil. On top of these damages, you might also be eligible for punitive damages if the driver was grossly negligent. These damages are rare in personal injury claims but may be possible in certain situations. Your Bentonville motorcycle accident attorney is experienced and will be able to determine what you’re owed and build a case to fight to ensure you get full and fair compensation.

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Hire an Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

At McMath Woods, we understand how filing a claim against a negligent driver for your motorcycle wreck can seem overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help. We’re prepared to fight for you and handle your claim so that you can focus on what really matters—your health and well-being. You have other things to worry about, like supporting yourself and your family, recovering from your injuries, and paying your bills. Let us do the rest. With our help, you could recover compensation for all damages, so you don’t have to worry about your bills stacking up. Some motorcycle accident victims are so seriously injured that it may require months or even years of medical care and treatment—at an incredible cost. The negligent driver must be held accountable for these damages. At McMath Woods, we take on cases of serious motorcycle accidents and are determined to pursue justice and fair compensation. Reach out to us today so we can get started on your case.

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