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Have You Lost a Loved One in a Rockford Motorcycle Crash? Preconceived Notions Can Complicate Motorcycle Cases

Losing a loved one in a Rockford motorcycle crash is devastating—especially when a negligent motorist, such as a distracted, speeding, texting, or drunk driver, caused the accident. You are understandably devastated—angry, confused, and sad. On top of all of those emotions, your family may be struggling financially, due to medical bills, funeral costs, and mounting household expenses that are no longer offset by your loved one’s weekly paycheck. In addition, you may be struggling to help children and other family members cope with the loss.

Pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit for a motorcycle accident fatality can be very challenging—requiring the services of an experienced Rockford wrongful death attorney. Although motorcycle accidents and car accidents have many things in common, they also have some significant differences. While both vehicles are subject to the same rules of the road, juries tend to be biased against motorcycle riders. Following are two reasons for this negative bias:

  • Many people regard motorcyclists as daredevils—weaving in and out of traffic at high rates of speed without regard to the safety of others. Unfortunately, while most motorcycle riders do not behave that way, a few unsafe riders perpetuate the image.
  • Many jurors do not ride a motorcycle. They do not understand concepts like laying the bike down to avoid a collision or maintaining speed to keep the bike stable. They have an easier time relating to the actions of a defendant who was operating a car or SUV.

Winning a wrongful death case against a motorist who caused the death of a motorcycle rider can be difficult because of these notions. It takes a skilled and experienced Rockford wrongful death attorney to dispel them in court.

If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of another, contact a Rockford motorcycle crash attorney at The Fisk & Monteleone Law Firm for solid legal assistance you can trust. Compassionate, honest, and driven to help our clients, we will take the time to understand your situation, answer all of your questions, and help you plan your next legal steps—all during a complimentary case evaluation. Contact our office today at 888-716-7336 to schedule your complimentary appointment or fill out the online contact form on our website.

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