Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in St. Louis

Motorcycles have increased greatly in popularity in Missouri, Illinois, and throughout the United States in the last two decades. With the wider popularity, however, comes an increase in serious motorcycle accidents causing catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Motorcycle accidents now account for 13 percent of all highway fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2009, motorcycle accidents in Missouri claimed 84 lives and caused more than 2,000 serious injuries of motorcycle drivers and passengers, the Missouri Highway Patrol said. In Illinois, 130 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2009 and more than 3,000 were injured, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver, contact a compassionate and skilled St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer for answers to your questions. At The Cagle Law Firm, we will evaluate your motorcycle accident free of charge and explain your legal options for recovery. You have a legal right to seek compensation for injuries in a motorcycle accident caused by the fault of another driver.

Call a St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney today at 800.685.3302 for a free consultation or use our online contact form.

We represent victims of motorcycle accidents in St. Louis and the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, including the Missouri and southern Illinois communities of Ballwin, Belleville, Chesterfield, Collinsville, East St. Louis, Edwardsville, Kirkwood, Mehlville, Oakville, University City, Arnold, Columbia, Florissant, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters and Wildwood. Call today for a free consultation. No matter where you are in Missouri or Illinois, the experienced motorcycle accident lawyers at The Cagle Law Firm are committed to providing exemplary legal representation to people injured in motorcycle accidents caused by other drivers.

Consequences of Missouri and Illinois Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles are extremely dangerous even when operated by drivers who obey traffic safety laws. A motorcycle lacks impact-absorbing panels and restraining devices that other passenger vehicles have. Missouri has 148,000 registered motorcycles and 342,000 licensed motorcycle operators. The state of Illinois has nearly 200,000 registered motorcycles and 558,000 licensed motorcyclists. Since motorcycles are much smaller than cars and trucks, other drivers often simply fail to see a motorcycle on the road, leading to a serious motorcycle accident. A drunk driver or reckless driving by another driver also can cause a motorcycle accident.

Motorcycles and motorbikes typically weigh less than half of an average automobile on the road, and much less than trucks. In a collision involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, the laws of physics work against a motorcycle rider. The consequences of an accident involving a motorcycle and another vehicle include:

  • Severe femur injuries;
  • Head injuries;
  • Neck and spine injuries;
  • Paralysis/Paraplegia;
  • Serious internal injuries;
  • Broken hands, arms and bones;
  • Catastrophic injury;
  • Wrongful death.

The injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver’s careless behavior could require months to heal, or you could have to deal with them for the rest of your life. It is important to contact a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to ensure that you receive proper compensation for your medical injuries. Even if your injuries do not seem severe, they may worsen over time, especially injuries involving the neck, back or spine.

A motorcycle accident attorney at The Cagle Law Firm can discuss your case and give you an idea of the damages that you can expect to recover. Frequently, one of our lawyers will come to your home or medical treatment center to discuss your legal options in the free consultation.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle crash caused by another driver, you may have a legal right to claim compensation for:

  • Hospital costs;
  • Emergency care;
  • Medical equipment;
  • Medication;
  • Physical therapy;
  • Lost wages;
  • Future lost wages;
  • Personal trauma and suffering.

The motorcycle accident attorneys at The Cagle Law Firm are committed to protecting victims of motorcycle accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers.

Contact Experienced St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident or a family member has died in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver, contact a compassionate and experienced St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer to answer your questions and explain your legal rights.

Wherever you are located in Missouri or Illinois,, the skilled personal injury lawyers at The Cagle Law Firm are committed to providing exemplary legal representation. We represent victims of motorcycle accidents in St. Louis and the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, including the Missouri and southern Illinois communities of Ballwin, Belleville, Chesterfield, Collinsville, East St. Louis, Edwardsville, Kirkwood, Mehlville, Oakville and University City, Arnold, Columbia, Florissant, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters and Wildwood.

Call a St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney today at 800.685.3302 for a free consultation or use our online contact form.