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Wichita Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Helping Injured Motorcyclists in Wichita and Across Western Kansas
When you have a motorcycle accident in Wichita, or anywhere in Kansas you need experienced motorcycle accident lawyers. Motorcycle accident claims require experienced motorcycle accident lawyers. Motorcyclists trust Bull Attorneys because they know we stand behind all our biker clients.
With Wichita motorcycle accidents we meet with our clients for free, usually in the hospital or your home. The level of injuries is usually overwhelming and creates disability for the injured motorcycle rider. We help relieve all your stress. You focus on your recovery from your motorcycle accident and let us worry about your motorcycle accident claim for injuries.
We will help get medical doctors to treat you, help find insurance money to pay for medical bills, wage loss and get financial compensation for your pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and for all your future needs.
Our motorcycle accident attorneys have handled hundreds of motorcycle accident claims in Wichita, Garden City, and all over Kansas. We have an impressive track record of results for our motorcycle clients. We have recovered millions of dollars for Wichita motorcycle injury victims.
Motor vehicle distracted drivers cause many accidents in Wichita and Garden City, Kansas. In rural areas around Wichita and Garden City, Kansas motorcycle riders are often severely injured or end up dying and their families bring wrongful death claims against the other drivers.
Our team of Wichita motorcycle injury attorneys can help bikers with motorcycle claims and handle the entire claims process. When you have a personal injury claim from a motorcycle accident let our legal experience help you recover money and compensation for your injuries.
Motorcycle accident statistics don't lie. The 2021 Kansas Traffic Crash Facts Book tells us that there were 57,598 traffic accidents in 2021. At least 962 motorcycles were in motorcycle accidents. 46 motorcycle riders or motor scooter riders in motorcycle accidents died in 2021 while 680 of the motorcyclists in accidents were injured. Sedgwick County had about 9,465 crashes. Finney County had 615 traffic crashes.
Most motorcycle accidents riders in Wichita and Garden City, Kansas end up being injured or killed. The bikers usually have so much property damage that the motorcycle is totaled. A study from Kansas State University found that motorcycle riders are 37% more likely to die from a motor vehicle crash and nine times more likely to be injured than the drivers of cars and other motor vehicles.
Our experienced Wichita motorcycle accident attorneys have developed investigation methods that require us to take the other driver's statement as soon as you call. We look for videotaped evidence that almost always proves the biker was not at fault. We understand police prejudice against bikers and know how to prove the police officer was wrong by showing the accident report is wrong.
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9 Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents are:
- Speeding Drivers. Motorcycle drivers who speed too fast and motor vehicle drivers that speed cause around 34% of motorcycle accidents.
- Drunk driving and alcohol related accidents. Alcohol is responsible for 27% of motorcycle accidents.
- Motorcycle not seen. Because motorcycles are smaller in size that motor vehicles many motor vehicle drivers fail to recognize the motorcycle.
- Distracted drivers. A substantial number of motorcycle crashes are from texting drivers who cross the center line or drive into the rear of stopped motorcyclists.
- Failure to yield right-of-way. Careless drivers who fail to yield right-of-way while turning left, running stop signs, yield signs and red lights cause a significant number of motorcycle accidents.
- Nighttime riding. About 40% of motorcycle and vehicle collisions happen in the evening after dark.
- Improper lane changes. Motorcyclists who split lanes in heavy traffic, especially between 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays, causes about 26% of motorcycle fatalities.
- Front end crossover accidents: This type of motorcycle crash happens because the driver of a car or large truck is not paying attention and goes over the center line.
- Bad weather conditions: This type of motorcycle wreck happens when other drivers are driving in high wind, rain, ice or snow and other bad weather conditions and the car or truck cannot stop or is blown into the path of the motorcycle rider.
Our Wichita based personal injury lawyers are motorcycle accident attorneys who have offices across Wichita and in Garden City. Our team will instantly go to work to prove the biker was not at fault. We usually prove the driver of the car was distracted.
The Most Dangerous Roads in Wichita for Motorcycle Riders are:
According to the Wichita Police Department the most dangerous roads in Wichita are Kellogg which is also U.S. 54 and the Kellogg intersections of Seneca, Broadway, Webb, Greenwich and Rock road are the most dangerous roads in Wichita. The most feared highway route in Wichita and across Kansas is U.S. 54.
10 Things Every Motorcycle Accident Victim in Wichita Needs to Do After a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle wrecks in Wichita and Garden City, usually leave motorcyclists in a medically unstable condition. You will require immediate hospitalization, surgery, and therapy and receive substantial medical expenses. In worst case scenarios it may result in amputations or permanent paralysis or even death. Once you are badly injured you need to know what to do to get money for your injuries, medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering.
10 things to do after your motorcycle accident in Wichita or Kansas:
- Call the police and an ambulance by calling 911.
- Call Bull Attorneys® to get legal advice at the scene of the accident.
- Never make an admission.
- Do not give tape recorded statements.
- Fully cooperate with the police.
- Ask to be taken to a hospital by ambulance.
- Do not speak to insurance adjusters without legal advice.
- Take photographs of the scene, other vehicles, road and your injuries.
- Tell the emergency room doctor every single injury and pain you have no matter how small.
- Don't worry, let Bull Attorneys® do all the worrying so you can recover.
If the other driver is at fault, you may be entitled to get money and financial compensation and compensation for your income and other losses.
Common Motorcycle Injuries in Wichita and Across Kansas
Motorcycle crash injuries are usually the most severe motor vehicle injuries that drivers of vehicles have after a crash. Wichita motorcycle accident lawyers know that the injuries are so severe that most bikers are lucky to walk again and some never do. Many are hurt so badly that they end up dying. This is why it is very important to always wear protective gear like helmets and leather.
- Road rash and skin tears
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Broken Bones
- Knee Injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Wrongful death
No matter what your motorcycle injuries are we can help find you the best doctor for your type of injury. We know Wichita doctors, therapists, hospitals, surgery centers and pain management doctors who will provide medical treatment even when you have no health insurance.
Motorcycle Accidents in Wichita: Understanding Insurance Claims for Property Damage and Bodily Injuries
In Wichita, or anywhere in Kansas, Kansas law allows motorcycle insurance companies to allow motorcycle policies to be bought with zero medical coverage. Otherwise known as personal injury protection benefits (PIP), Kansas law allows a motorcycle rider to reject PIP coverage. Our free legal advice to all Wichita motorcycle riders is never reject PIP medical coverage and buy more.
The reason you should buy more is that Kansas motorcycle accident injuries on wide open roads usually result in traumatic severe injuries that can result in medical bills over $100,000. Medical costs are rising in Kansas. We recommend you buy higher PIP coverage. State Farm offers $50,000 in medical benefits.
You should buy higher limits of liability, uninsured and underinsured coverage. We recommend that you buy a single limit $500,000 motorcycle insurance policy with a minimum of $25,000 PIP. If the other driver only has $25,000 minimum car insurance limits and you are badly injured with medical bills over $100,000 you can sue your insurance company for the other $475,000.
If you are buying or replacing your motorcycle and need to know Kansas motorcycle law about insurance coverage for motorcycles calls us today for a free consultation.
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Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries: Understanding the Unique Challenges Motorcyclist Riders in Wichita Face
Motorcycle riders involved in Wichita, Garden City and across Kansas have many challenges to overcome because. In 2021 the NHTSA noted that there were 5,932 fatal traffic crashes for motorcycle riders which was 14% of all traffic fatalities that year. of the prejudice of drivers in cars or trucks.
The most common challenges for motorcycle riders are:
- Motor vehicle driver awareness of motorcycle riders.
- Motorcycle safety with proper control of the motorcycle.
- Being properly licensed and trained to ride a motorcycle.
- Witness and police prejudice against bikers.
- Wearing proper clothing and helmets.
Other challenges for motorcycles in Wichita and across Kansas are having a motorcycle accident attorney that is experienced in finding enough insurance to pay for medical bills and finding doctors who will treat a biker with no health insurance. The insurance challenge is the greatest hurdle we face.
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Bull Attorneys Serves Several States in the Midwest
Bull Attorneys concentrates in car, truck, and motorcycle injury cases across these states:
Kansas • Arizona • Arkansas • Colorado • Florida • Missouri • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Utah
- Wichita Metro
- Garden City Metro
- Goodland KS
- Hays KS
- Colby KS
- Dodge City KS
- Kansas City Metro
- Central KS
- Independence KS
- Fredonia KS
- Salina Metro
- Liberal Metro
- Manhattan KS
- Junction City KS
- Lawrence KS
- Pittsburg KS
- Wichita Metro
- Garden City Metro
- Goodland KS
- Hays KS
- Colby KS
- Dodge City KS
- Kansas City Metro
- Central KS
- Independence KS
- Fredonia KS
- Salina Metro
- Liberal Metro
- Manhattan KS
- Junction City KS
- Lawrence KS
- Pittsburg KS
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