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Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident – $270,000 Settlement
We secured a $270,000 settlement in a Massachusetts motorcycle accident that was caused by a senior driver’s negligence resulting in wrongful death.
What Happened
The accident occurred when the 52-year-old motorcyclist was cut off by a car making a left turn, resulting in the biker’s death.
After purchasing his first Harley Davidson motorcycle, our 52-year-old client took a solo ride on Route 102 in Pellham, New Hampshire. While traveling, he approached an intersection where an 85-year-old driver took a left turn without warning, cutting our client off.
As our client attempted to avoid a motorcycle accident, he was thrown from his motorcycle and flew over the car, landing yards away. The injuries he sustained during the motorcycle accident resulted in his wrongful death.
The settlement in this wrongful death case went to our client’s only child, who is using the award to pay for her education.
Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Claims
Serious injury or death in a Massachusetts motorcycle accident is common because of the lack of protection around the motorcyclist. To ensure safety, drivers should wear proper safety gear, have their bike taken in for routine maintenance, and pay extra attention to the surrounding traffic.
Even the most cautious motorcyclists cannot always compensate for the negligence of other drivers on the road. Cars and trucks have a duty to be aware of motorcyclists on the road, as they are often unseen in their blind spots until it is too late. Proper signaling when changing lanes or turning helps alert all drivers of pending traffic maneuvers.
A Massachusetts motorcycle accident can result in severe head trauma, spinal cord injury, and/or brain damage. These factors can land drivers in the hospital for weeks or months before the injury results in a wrongful death, in turn resulting in huge medical expenses and emotional stress on the family. Massachusetts wrongful death settlements seek to relieve some of the financial stress placed on the surviving family and provide for financial security.
How a Boston Motorcycle Attorney Can Help
An unfortunate stereotype of motorcyclists identifies them as reckless drivers weaving in and out of traffic at excessive speeds. This may cause unfair bias against your motorcycle accident claim, both with the insurance companies and in court. A Boston personal injury attorney with experience in Massachusetts motorcycle accident claims will know how to best avoid this bias in the settlement of your case.
If you, or a loved, have been injured in a Massachusetts motorcycle accident, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced personal injury attorney who can examine all aspects of your accident. After an initial evaluation of your motorcycle accident case, your Boston motorcycle accident attorney will be able determine the strength of your claim and identify all liable parties.
To get started, contact us at 1-888-208-1695.
Please note that each case is different. To find out what your case may be worth, speak with a personal injury attorney today.
