Kenosha Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

After a serious motorcycle injury, our experienced team at Gruber Law Offices is ready to help you build a strong case that accounts for your financial and emotional losses. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Kenosha have over 40 years of experience serving Kenosha and the state of Wisconsin. 

Our Kenosha personal injury lawyers can help you gather evidence, determine liability, and negotiate a settlement that covers your losses. We offer a free consultation; make “One Call…That’s All” to get the help you need today.

Common Injuries After a Motorcycle Accident

After any type of motorcycle accident, you’ve likely sustained significant injuries. Some of the most common injuries include:

Head and Brain Injuries

Motorcycles provide little to no protection for the head in the event of a collision. Riders are, therefore, at high risk for traumatic brain injuries. Even helmeted riders can incur skull fractures or contusions from powerful impacts.

Concussions are one of the most common injuries. Signs of a concussion include headache, dizziness, memory loss, and behavioral changes. Severe concussions can cause prolonged issues like cognitive impairments. Without treatment, ongoing problems may develop. Seeking immediate medical help is important for diagnosis and recovery guidance.

Orthopedic Injuries

Broken bones are unfortunately prevalent in motorcycle accidents. Weight-bearing long bones of the legs are regularly fractured by the force of impact. The feet, ankles, and hips are also vulnerable. Arms and shoulders commonly break upon impact with the road or other vehicles.

In addition to fractures, dislocations are also common orthopedic injuries. Joints may pop out of alignment due to crash forces. Muscles and tendons frequently strain or tear as well. Proper splinting and surgical repair may be needed to set fractures for healing.

Soft Tissue Damage

Even when bones remain intact, motorcycle crashes can still inflict heavy soft tissue injuries. Blunt force trauma often tears ligaments that provide joint stability. Muscle strains and tendon injuries impair mobility and function.

Road rash lacerations present another soft tissue risk. These deep skin abrasions may become infected if debris embeds in the wounds. Scarring can form if lacerations are extensive. Professional cleaning and dressing changes are important for healing.

Internal Injuries

While sometimes not visible externally, internal injuries continue to endanger riders' health and recovery. Solid organ injuries frequently occur, with the spleen at high risk for rupture in impacts. Punctured lungs can develop from blunt force chest trauma.

Internal bleeding also threatens when blood vessels surrounding organs sustain tears or punctures. Delays in treatment can lead to dropped blood pressure or additional complications. Even minor-seeming crashes require checkups to rule out "hidden" internal injuries.

What Damages Can a Kenosha Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Recover?

If you've been injured in a motorcycle crash, the experienced motorcycle accident lawyers at Gruber Law Offices can seek to recover several types of damages to help compensate you for your losses and injuries. Some common damages include:

• Medical expenses: This includes all past and future costs for medical treatment, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and assistive devices.
• Lost earnings: If you missed work or sustained permanent injuries limiting your income potential, lost wages from time off and future lost earning capacity can be recovered.
• Pain and suffering: No monetary amount fully replaces experiencing physical and emotional suffering. However, this type of damage acknowledges hardships like long-term discomfort.
• Property damage: Reimbursement for repair or replacement costs of a motorcycle damaged or totaled in the accident may be sought.
• Loss of normal life: Also called hedonic damages, this compensates for impairments that reduce quality of life, such as the inability to enjoy hobbies or spend time with family.
• Disfigurement or disability: For permanent injuries adversely impacting appearance or functional ability, additional damages may apply.

How do You Deal With the Insurance Company After an Accident?

After a motorcycle accident, don’t take on the insurance company alone. You’ll want to have a powerful and knowledgeable motorcycle attorney on your side. Taking on the insurance company alone could prevent you from recovering the compensation you deserve. 

Without representation, you could be pressured into accepting the first lowball settlement offer. If you accept a low offer, you may not have any other way to cover other damages that your settlement doesn’t. By having Gruber Law Offices on your side, we can negotiate the settlement you deserve.

Who Can Be Liable in a Motorcycle Accident?

When a motorcycle crash occurs, several parties may bear responsibility depending on the circumstances. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can determine which of the following parties are liable:

• The driver of another vehicle: The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is the negligence of another motorist, such as unsafe lane changes, turning in front of an oncoming bike, speeding, or running a red light.
• Governmental agencies: If roadway design, signage, or maintenance contributed to limited sight lines or hazardous conditions like unmarked potholes, the responsible agency could be at fault.
• Commercial vehicle operators: Large trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles pose serious collision risks that professional drivers are expected to minimize through caution and adherence to traffic safety laws.
• Defective equipment manufacturers: On rare occasions, manufacturers may bear accountability for motorcycle or automotive equipment defects that directly cause or contribute to causing an accident.

What does It Mean When a Lawyer Works on a Contingency Fee Basis?

When our Kenosha, WI motorcycle attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, it means that there’s never a fee until we win your case. Our success and payment are dependent on you winning your case and getting a settlement.

In addition, we offer a free case consultation that can help you understand your legal rights. In the consultation, we can tell you what damages you could recover, what your options are, and answer any questions you have.

Contact a Kenosha Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today

As a motorcyclist, you need to get medical attention and financial help to put your life back together. And our experienced team at Gruber Law Offices is here to help. Our Kenosha motorcycle accident lawyers can build a strong case so you can get back on your bike.

Give us One Call…That’s All today.