Motorcycle Accidents

There are approximately 2,000 motorcycle accidents that occur in Virginia each year. The majority of these accidents are caused by another vehicle driver. The truth is that these drivers often disregard or fail to see motorcyclists on the roads, leading to horrific crashes. Attorney St. Clair has decades of experience in personal injury law and has successfully represented may motorcycle accident victims and their families.

How Can a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help?

Motorcycle accident claims are often challenging, particularly because most parties involved tend to try to point the finger at the motorcyclist. Attorney St. Clair pushes back vigorously against any unwarranted biases against his clients. He does this by fully investigating the incident in order to determine liability.

Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents in the cases our firm handles include:

  • Failing to yield the right of way
  • Operating too fast for conditions
  • Following a motorcyclist too closely
  • Passing a motorcyclist too closely
  • Operating while distracted by phones or other devices
  • Operating while impaired by drugs or alcohol
  • Changing lanes without using a turn signal

Type of Compensation Available for a Virginia Beach Motorcycle Accident

In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, victims may pursue various types of damages to compensate for their losses. Economic damages cover tangible costs like medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages address intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

There are various methods we may use to properly calculate all economic and non-economic damages on behalf of their clients. The total amount of compensation awarded in these cases will depend on a variety of factors, including insurance limits, the severity of the injuries, the totality of pain and suffering, property damage expenses, and more.

Motorcycle crash victims in Virginia Beach have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit in these cases. The personal injury statute of limitations in Virginia is two years from the date an injury occurs. Motorcycle crash victims have this two-year window with which to file a lawsuit against the allegedly negligent driver in their case. Failing to file a lawsuit within this time frame will result in the case being dismissed.