Motorcycle Accidents Attorney Wildwood, MO

Wildwood, MO Personal Injury Lawyers

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Call 866-382-4167 for a Free Consultation | Wildwood, MO Motorcycle Accidents Attorney

Motorcycle Accidents Attorney in Wildwood, MO. Riding a motorcycle can give you a great mixture of peace and excitement. However, too many other drivers on the Wildwood, MO roads either don't respect the safety of motorcyclists or treat them as second-class citizens. Injuries experienced in motorcycle crashes can cause immediate and devastating financial, physical and emotional burdens. If wasn't paying attention and hurt you, trust in the Wildwood, MO motorcycle accidents attorney team of Halvorsen Klote to help you get your life back on track. Our dedication and client-centered approach will give you piece of mind and confidence that your case will reach a successful resolution. Call a Halvorsen Klote motorcycle accidents attorney in Wildwood, MO today at 866-382-4167 or get in touch with us online for a free consultation. We serve clients throughout the St. Louis area and Southern Illinois.

Your Halvorsen Klote motorcycle accidents attorney in Wildwood, MO works on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront, and you pay us a percentage of your financial recovery, but only if we reach a successful conclusion for your case.

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Beyond motorcycle accidents, our attorneys take on the following personal injury cases in Wildwood, MO:

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Wildwood, Missouri and Illinois Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to data from the National Safety Council, Missouri Traffic Safety Compendium and the 2020 Illinois Crash Facts & Statistics, the following represents the total crashes, injuries and fatalities in motorcycle accidents in 2020:

Area		Accidents		Injuries		Deaths
United States		Unknown		82,500		5,579
Missouri		2,177		1,658		118
St. Louis (City and County)		321		240		9
Illinois		2,991		2,404		152

Other Wildwood, MO Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The sheer totals of injuries and fatalities in motorcycle accidents are alarming, but|a comparison between motorcycles and passenger cars and light trucks is stark:

• Even though motorcycles make up only 3 percent of registered vehicles, motorcycle accidents cause 14 percent of traffic-related deaths and 4 percent of all injuries, according to the National Safety Council.
• Over a recent 15 year period, the National Safety Council approximates that helmets saved over 25,000 lives, and helmets are considered to be 41 percent successful at preventing fatal injuries for motorcycle passengers.
• According to the Insurance Information Institute, .016 percent of cars and .013 percent of trucks were involved in an accident, while a percentage of over 5 times more motorcycles were.
• In 2020, in passenger car accidents there were 102.75 injuries for every one death, while in there were less than 15 injuries for one death, meaning motorcyclists are much more likely to die in an accident.
• According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the you are more likely to be in a motorcycle accident when the weather is warmer, on weekends when bars are at their fullest and after dark.

While some motorists have preconceived notions of people who ride motorcycles, the truth is the lion's share of bikers value their safety. Motorcycle accidents usually happen when other motorists don't look out for bikers or don't want to share the road. If another driver in the Wildwood, MO area injured you, call the Halvorsen Klote motorcycle accidents attorney team for the best results in your case.

What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Wildwood, MO?

While each accident is different, statistics show that the following circumstances either cause or contribute to most motorcycle accidents:

Driving Under the Influence

Drunk driving contributes to more motor vehicle accidents than any other single factor, and in the U.S. it kills approximately 32 people a day. Drunk driving was found to be involved in over a third of of motorcycle accident deaths.

Road Hazards

Because motorcycles have less of a base than other vehicles, road hazards such as ruts in the road, slick surfaces, potholes, and debris pose a heightened risk. If your accident was caused by a road hazard, the at-fault party may be a government entity or construction company.

Left-Hand Turns

Almost 50 percent of fatal motorcycle crashes occur when a vehicle turns left and hits a motorcyclist going straight. This is often just a consequence of drivers failing to see motorcyclists, even if they're being diligent about safety. This is the result of "inattentional blindness," a phenomenon in which our brains are scanning for cars, but don't register motorcycles at cars.

Speeding

Over 30 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents had speeding as a contributing factor. While this is sometimes speeding on behalf of the motorcyclist, it often is the fault of enclosed-vehicle motorists driving too fast to be able to maneuver around a motorcycle safely.

Rear-End Accidents

Motorcycles decelerate faster than other vehicles, and many motorcyclists use alternative breaking methods like rolling off the throttle, meaning a trailing car won't see their brake lights. Still, just as in a crash between two cars, the driver behind the other has a responsibility to slow down in time.

How Can a Motorcycle Accidents Attorney in Wildwood, MO Help Me?

Most call us have never been in a situation like this before, and are unsure what the procedure is for receiving compensation and whether the insurance company is being fair. A Halvorsen Klote Wildwood, MO motorcycle accidents attorney represent with the highest-quality legal advocacy by:

• Fully investigating your claimso that we can obtain important evidence and determine liability. We use our legal knowledge and network of Wildwood, MO collision experts to determine who needs to be held accountable.
• Offering sound legal advice as your case progresses, so you can make the best decision for you, your future, and your Wildwood, MO loved ones.
• Keeping you informed throughout your so that you are not left wondering. We always strive to be helpful and kind with each of our clients.
• Leveling the playing field against powerful insurance companies so you make a full financial recovery. Insurance adjusters love to take advantage of people who do not know the law. We we dedicate ourselves to providing accident victims and their loved ones quality legal representation that gets results.
• Managing all documentation, negotiation and litigation so you can spend your energy on what matters most: recovering from your injuries and getting back to work and back to feeling like normal again.
• Fight hard for you so that you receive maximum compensation for everything you are owed, including medical expenses, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses and loss of enjoyment of life.

When you're following all the rules and end up injured because somebody else did something wrong, it places undue physical, mental and financial burdens on you. The Wildwood, MO motorcycle accidents attorney team at Halvorsen Klote will ensure that you do not have to go through this alone.

Other cases we take on in Wildwood, MO include:

• Fatal Car Accident Lawyer
• Auto Accident Attorney
• Bike Wreck Lawyer
• What to Do After a Car Accident
• Premises Liability Attorneys
• Automobile Injury Attorney
• Lawyer for Bicycle Accident
• Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
• Injury Claim Lawyer

Wildwood, MO Motorcycle Accidents Attorney | Halvorsen Klote

At Halvorsen Klote, we understand that the consequences of being injured by somebody else's negligence are immediate and severe. But you should not have to pay because somebody else in Wildwood, MO did not do the right thing. For a free consultation with a knowledgeable motorcycle accidents attorney you can trust, call Halvorsen Klote today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online.

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