Motorcycle Crash in Northwest Oregon?
Contact Our Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
If it wasn't for inattentive car drivers, motorcyclists would almost never get hurt. The vast majority of people who straddle a motorcycle are good, cautious drivers — because they have to be to stay alive.
But when a car or truck collides with a motorcycle, most people assume the "biker" was speeding, weaving in and out of traffic or otherwise reckless. The Law Offices of Matthew H. Kehoe is skilled at countering that version of events and showing that, in many instances, the auto driver was at fault.
With 20 years of experience, Hillsboro personal injury lawyer Matthew Kehoe has represented numerous motorcycle accident victims in the Portland area, on the coast and surrounding counties of northwestern Oregon. Call us immediately at 503-648-0766 for a free consultation and prompt investigation.
Proving Fault for a Motorcycle Accident
It takes two hands and full concentration to operate a motorcycle, but people driving their cars may be eating, talking or texting on a cell phone or otherwise distracted and relaxed.
In almost every case, those drivers say the motorcycle "came out of nowhere." No, the motorcycle was there the whole time. With the help of witnesses and accident reconstruction experts when necessary, we work to prove the motorist's error or inattention:
- Turning or pulling out without yielding
- Changing lanes
- Rear-ending the bike
- Pulling out without looking
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Distracted driving
Demonstrating Your Damages
Motorcycle crashes usually result in severe injuries or fatality. In addition to leg injuries, broken arms, facial injuries and road rash, we have represented clients with catastrophic brain injury or spinal injuries. We make sure that the full extent of bodily harm is known before we submit demands for the medical care and rehab, projected earnings, permanent disability, and pain and suffering. Our goal is make sure that a motorcycle accident client is financially secure and has the best quality of life possible.
Most motorcycle insurance policies do not have PIP coverage to pay the initial medical bills and wage loss. We will work with your medical providers to be paid later from your settlement or trial verdict.
Contact us as soon as possible so that we can build the best case for your maximum compensation. We visit clients at home or in the hospital, and we can arrange evening or weekend appointments.
