A Leading Georgia Motorcycle Wreck Lawyer

Motorcycles are fast, fun and fuel-efficient, making them a great way to get around Georgia’s roads.  Unfortunately, with that fun comes a much higher risk of serious accidents than for drivers in cars.  According to the federal Department of Transportation, motorcyclists are 35 times more likely than drivers to be killed in an accident and 8 times more likely to be injured -- and the rate of fatal accidents is going up.  Here in Georgia, 177 motorcyclists were killed in 2008, up from 156 in 2007 and 111 in 2004.

To make matters worse, research shows that the majority of two-vehicle motorcycle accidents are caused by people in other vehicles.  The definitive U.S. study of motorcycle accidents, the Hurt Report, published that three-quarters of motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle, and of those, two-thirds are caused by another motorist who violated the rider’s right of way.  To put it another way, that means fully half of all motorcycle accidents are caused by someone else’s bad driving.

Unfortunately, there are very serious consequences to their mistakes. When motorcycle accidents do not cause a wrongful death, they can cause catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, spine injuries, multiple fractures, paralysis and organ damage. All of these can lead to weeks of hospitalization and severe pain and suffering. Some also lead to serious, lifelong disabilities. In either case, victims dealing with these serious injuries are frequently also hit with unexpected six-figure medical bills, even when they already have insurance.  This can cause severe strain on a family already reeling from the effects of the injury.

In many cases, the problems motorcyclists face after an accident are made worse by trouble with an insurance company. Insurance companies know that some people are prejudiced against motorcyclists, and they are willing to exploit those prejudices in order to deny an expensive claim, even if that means breaking their own contracts. Motorcyclists might be told the accident was their fault; that their insurance policies will not cover the crash; or that failure to wear a helmet means they cannot make a claim. If this has happened to you, please do not hesitate to talk to a Georgia motorcycle accident lawyer about how to protect your legal rights.

The Law Offices of P. Charles Scholle represents Georgia motorcycle accident victims in negotiations with insurance companies and, if necessary, in Georgia motorcycle accident lawsuits. Attorney Charles Scholle has represented injured people since 1995, so he understands all of the most common tricks insurance companies pull to dodge their legal responsibilities -- and how to counter them. Just as importantly, he understands the health, financial and personal difficulties accident victims and their families face, which is why he will work his hardest to get clients the best possible financial compensation, concentrating on the legal details and red tape so clients can concentrate on their recovery.

If you or a loved one was in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, you should call Charles Scholle for a free, confidential consultation. From his main office in Gwinnett County, he maintains offices near the Buckhead and Perimeter, and he represents injured people throughout Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia. To set up a free, confidential consultation on your case, please contact us online, send an email or call locally to 770-717-5100 or toll-free anytime to 1-866-972-5287.