Missouri and Kansas Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
There are a large number of motorcycles on the vast, open highways of Kansas and Missouri. Despite their frequent presence on the road, car and truck drivers still fail to see bikers — or fail to understand how their actions on the road will affect motorcyclists.
This failure on the part of car and truck drivers is often what leads to serious and even fatal motorcycle accidents.
A driver's failure to see a motorcycle is not a valid excuse for an accident. Unfortunately, many insurance companies seem to think that motorcyclists assume the risk of accidents simply because they chose to ride a motorcycle rather than drive a car.
This prejudice against bikers is unfair and unfounded. If you were hurt because of the negligence of another driver, you deserve full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses. However, you will need aggressive legal representation to help you get it.
At the Sly James Firm, our injury attorneys are dedicated to helping injured motorcyclists achieve financial recovery. We represent injured people and families who have lost loved ones in motorcycle accidents in either Kansas or Missouri.
Work with a lawyer who has experience handling motorcycle accident cases. Contact the Sly James Firm online or call 816-472-6800 to schedule a free consultation in our Kansas City law office.
Legal Advice If You've Been Hurt in Motorcycle Wreck
- The most important thing to do after an accident is to get good medical treatment. Many people worry about the cost and whether insurance will pay for their care. We cannot say strongly enough how important early medical care will be to your overall recovery, particularly if you suffered head injuries of any kind. Get the care you need now and worry about insurance companies later — or leave that worry to us.
- Save the evidence. Do not send your motorcycle to the dump or allow your insurance company to destroy it after declaring it a total loss. Save it — or contact us and we will arrange to have it stored. Your attorney will want an investigator to carefully look over your bike for evidence that can help us prove what happened.
- Get photos, if possible. Get a friend or family member to photograph your bike, the location of the accident, and your injuries. If you call our office early, we will get an investigator on the scene promptly.
- Do not give statements to any insurance company without consulting an attorney first. It's too easy for insurance companies to twist something you have said and use it against you. We can advise you on how to work with your insurance company and what you are obligated to tell the other driver's insurance company. Once you are a client, we will handle all further insurance company communications.
- Keep your doctor informed of your condition. Be sure to report all of your injuries, symptoms and difficulties with daily living. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are common in motorcycle accidents, and they have many serious and subtle affects. You may not be aware of the extent of a brain injury until some time has passed. Be sure to note changes in personality and coping skills.
- Follow your doctor’s orders and do not miss appointments. You have a duty to cooperate with medical treatment that will limit the extent of your long-term injuries and their cost. For example, if your doctor tells you to do physical therapy, you need to go.
- Keep good records. Document all financial expenses and lost wages.
You can count on the injury lawyers of the Sly James Firm to protect your interests after a motorcycle accident. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, contact our Kansas City law office online or at 816-472-6800 to schedule a free consultation.
