Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Serving Kent, Pasco, Spokane, Vancouver, and All of Washington State
Our motorcycle accident lawyers are committed to protecting your rights, guiding you through every step, and fighting for the compensation you deserve after a motorcycle crash
BGN Attorneys represents people injured in motorcycle accidents throughout Washington State, including riders in Kent, South King County, Pasco, Franklin County, the Tri-Cities, Spokane, Vancouver, and surrounding Washington communities.
With offices in Kent and Pasco, our attorneys help injured motorcyclists handle insurance claims, fault questions, medical expenses, lost income, damaged motorcycles, property damage and the legal issues that can follow a serious crash.
Motorcycle collisions can create challenges that are different from ordinary passenger-vehicle accidents. Riders have less physical protection, motorcycles can be harder for other drivers to see, and disagreements may arise over speed, lane position, visibility, or who had the right-of-way.
BGN Attorneys helps injured riders understand the evidence, insurance coverage, and legal options that may affect their claim.
Motorcycle Accident Claims Require a Close Look at How the Crash Happened
A motorcycle crash may happen in seconds, but determining why it happened can require a detailed review of the roadway, vehicle positions, traffic movements, witnesses, photographs, video, and damage to the motorcycle and other vehicles.
Some collisions occur when another driver turns across a motorcyclist’s path. Others happen when drivers change lanes without seeing a motorcycle, follow a rider too closely, enter an intersection without yielding, or fail to leave enough room for the motorcyclist.
A motorcycle accident does not have to involve a direct impact with another vehicle to result in a serious claim. A rider may be forced off the road or may crash while trying to avoid a vehicle that enters the rider’s path.
BGN Attorneys investigates the circumstances surrounding the collision and helps injured motorcyclists build claims based on what actually happened, not assumptions about how motorcycles are ridden. We have experts ready to review the crash and create an accident reconstruction report to help establish liability in a claim.
How Motorcycle Accidents Commonly Happen
Motorcycles share roads with cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians, but their smaller size and different handling characteristics can make certain traffic situations especially dangerous.
Common motorcycle accident scenarios may involve:
- Drivers turning left across a motorcycle’s path
- Unsafe lane changes
- Drivers failing to check blind spots
- Vehicles entering a roadway from a driveway or side street
- Rear-end collisions while a motorcycle is stopped
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Following a motorcycle too closely
- Failure to yield
- Impaired driving
- Sudden stops or traffic congestion
- Debris or unsafe roadway conditions
- Poorly maintained road surfaces
- Vehicle or motorcycle mechanical problems
- Poor weather or reduced visibility
The details matter. Vehicle location, point of impact, skid marks, motorcycle damage, witness accounts, traffic signals, roadway conditions, and available video can help establish how a crash occurred.
Serious Injuries Can Follow a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists lack the protective structure of a passenger vehicle during a collision. A rider may be struck by another vehicle, thrown from the motorcycle, trapped beneath a vehicle, or injured after contacting the pavement or another object.
Motorcycle accident injuries may include:
- Head injuries
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Shoulder injuries
- Arm and wrist injuries
- Leg, knee, and ankle injuries
- Road rash and other skin injuries
- Nerve damage
- Internal injuries
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Emotional distress after the crash
Serious injuries can affect far more than the initial medical bills. A rider may require surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, follow-up appointments, time away from work, or changes to normal activities.
Understanding these longer-term effects can matter before you resolve an injury claim.
Key Evidence in a Motorcycle Accident Case
Motorcycle accident cases often depend heavily on evidence from the crash scene. Photographs, video, witness statements, police reports, vehicle damage, motorcycle damage, roadway markings, traffic-camera footage, dash-camera footage, medical records, and other available information may help show how the collision occurred.
Because some evidence may disappear or become difficult to obtain over time, investigating a serious motorcycle crash early can be important.
What If the Other Driver Says They Didn't See the Motorcycle?
A driver’s statement that they did not see a motorcycle does not, by itself, determine who caused the crash.
An investigation may consider where each vehicle was located, whether a driver changed lanes or turned, available sight distance, traffic signals, witness statements, lighting, vehicle damage, and other evidence.
Motorcyclists share other road users’ interest in having fault determined by the facts, not assumptions.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Motorcycle Accident?
Depending on the circumstances, a motorcycle accident claim may include compensation for medical expenses, future treatment, lost wages, reduced earning ability, pain, limitations on normal activities, motorcycle damage, scarring and disfigurement and other accident-related losses.
Serious motorcycle injuries may require ongoing treatment or affect a person’s ability to work and participate in activities they enjoyed before the crash. Those effects may need to be considered when evaluating a claim.
What If Fault for the Motorcycle Crash Is Disputed?
Insurance companies may question a motorcyclist’s speed, lane position, actions before the collision, or ability to avoid the crash. Those allegations should be evaluated against the actual evidence.
In Washington, being found partly responsible for an accident does not necessarily prevent an injured person from pursuing compensation. The crash circumstances and fault allocation can affect the amount ultimately recoverable.
Motorcycle Accident Law Firm Serving Kent, Pasco, Spokane, and Vancouver
BGN Attorneys represents injured motorcyclists throughout Washington State, including Kent, Pasco, Spokane, Vancouver, and surrounding communities.
Currently, the firm’s physical office locations are in Kent and Pasco. The Kent office supports clients throughout South King County, including Kent, Auburn, Renton, Burien, Covington, Federal Way, Tukwila, and nearby communities. The Pasco office serves clients throughout Franklin County and the Tri-Cities, including Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, and surrounding areas.
Motorcycle Accident Representation Across Washington State
BGN Attorneys represents motorcycle accident victims throughout Washington State, including clients in Kent, Pasco, Spokane, Vancouver, South King County, Franklin County, the Tri-Cities, and surrounding communities.
Whether a crash occurs on a busy city street, an interstate, a rural highway, or another Washington roadway, our attorneys can review the circumstances and help an injured rider understand the options available.
Legal Help for Injured Motorcyclists
Across Washington
Frequently Asked Questions About motorcycle Accident Claims
What should I do after a motorcycle accident in Washington State?
Get medical attention for your injuries, report the crash when required, and document the scene if you can do so safely. Photographs of the motorcycle, other vehicles, roadway, debris, skid marks, traffic controls, and surrounding area may be useful. Obtain available witness information and avoid making assumptions about fault before the accident has been investigated.
When should I contact a motorcycle accident lawyer?
Consider speaking with a lawyer when you have been injured, the motorcycle has significant damage, fault is disputed, another driver’s insurer is contacting you, multiple vehicles were involved, or you are uncertain about the insurance and medical issues following the crash
What compensation can I recover after a motorcycle accident in Washington State?
Depending on the case, compensation may include medical expenses, future care, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain, limitations on normal activities, motorcycle damage, and other accident-related losses.
Can I have a claim if another vehicle caused me to crash without hitting my motorcycle?
Possibly. A direct collision isn’t required for another driver’s actions to contribute to a motorcycle crash. Evidence showing what the other vehicle did and why the rider had to take evasive action can be particularly important in these cases.
What if I were partly at fault for the motorcycle accident?
Washington law allows fault to be divided among the people or parties involved in an accident. Being partly at fault does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation, although your percentage of fault can affect the amount recovered.
Can dangerous road conditions contribute to a motorcycle accident claim?
They can. Potholes, loose material, debris, construction areas, deteriorated pavement, or other roadway conditions may be especially dangerous to motorcycles. Whether another person, contractor, company, or government entity may have legal responsibility depends on the specific circumstances.
Does BGN Attorneys help motorcycle accident victims in Kent and Pasco?
Yes. BGN Attorneys represents injured motorcyclists from its Kent and Pasco office locations and serves clients throughout South King County, Franklin County, and the Tri-Cities.
Does BGN Attorneys handle motorcycle accident cases in Spokane and Vancouver?
Yes. BGN Attorneys represents injured people throughout Washington State, including motorcycle accident clients in Spokane, Vancouver, and surrounding communities. The firm’s physical office locations are in Kent and Pasco.