Kentucky Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycles are fun to ride, but they are no match for larger vehicles and offer little protection, so a motorcycle crash often results in serious injury and death to operators and passengers. Survivors may be left dealing with pain, increasing medical and rehabilitation bills, and loss of income from being unable to work. Costs keep mounting and life may never be the same, and it is difficult to know where to turn.

If you or a loved one has been injured or someone has died in a motorcycle accident due to another party’s negligence or fault, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages you received. However, Kentucky laws are complicated; there is a bias against motorcyclists to begin with; and insurance companies are out for profit and will do everything they can to try to pay out as little as possible. They have high-powered lawyers on their side, working to deny or minimize your claim, so it is difficult to go up against them without having the help of an experienced attorney who can fight for your rights and the compensation you deserve.

Kentucky motorcycle accident lawyer Billy Johnson has been riding motorcycles for years and understands the obstacles you face. He has fought for compensation for numerous motorcycle accident victims and can do the same for you. With a team of seasoned injury attorneys with deep ties to the local community, Billy Johnson fights hard for maximum compensation for every client. Our firm offers a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your accident and determine the best way to move forward.

Call our office at (606) 437-4488 today to have a Kentucky motorcycle accident lawyer review your case for free.

Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Get Results

Why Choose Us

There are many lawyers out there, but when dealing with complicated motorcycle accidents, it is important to find one who has the experience and record of success you need. Here are some reasons why we feel you should choose the Johnson Law Firm:

• Kentucky motorcycle accident lawyer Billy Johnson has been an avid motorcycle enthusiast his whole life and understands the seriousness of having an accident and how important getting fair compensation is for you.
• We are experienced. Billy has handled all types of motorcycle injury claims, including wrongful death cases, in Kentucky and in other states.
• We know how to fight for our clients and hold negligent parties accountable and have won millions for our clients throughout Kentucky. We have a long record of success, including a $9 million negotiated pre-trial settlement in a truck accident case.
• We have helped many satisfied clients. You can read their testimonials here.
• We are local and offer free consultations, and there are no fees to you unless and until we win.

At the Billy Johnson Law Firm, we don’t settle for low-ball offers from insurance companies and will fight for the full compensation you deserve.

Compensation Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers May Recover

In a successful case, our Kentucky motorcycle accident attorneys will fight to win an award that compensates for all your “damages” — the losses and injuries you experienced from the crash. Negligent defendants can be held liable for both your economic damages (monetary losses) and your noneconomic damages.

Economic damages are for costs such as:

• Medical and rehabilitative treatment, costs for equipment like wheelchairs and costs to modify a home
• Lost income, including loss of future income
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial costs in cases of wrongful death.

Non-economic damages are for damages that do not have a specific dollar value but negatively impact your life, including:

• Physical and emotional pain and suffering
• Loss of quality and enjoyment of life and consortium
• Disability and disfigurement.

There is a wide range of damage award amounts possible in a motorcycle accident.  The amount you may receive will depend on factors such as the extent and permanence of your injuries, the costs of losses, the available evidence to prove fault, and the availability of insurance and assets of the defendants. The skill and negotiating power of your attorney is also a factor.

Your Motorcycle Accident Claim Attorney Must Prove Negligence

Motorcycle accidents can be caused by distracted drivers, drivers who fail to yield the right of way, and intoxicated or impaired drivers, as well as hazardous weather and unsafe road conditions caused by debris, blind corners, loose gravel, and potholes. Proving the cause was due to another party’s negligence is an essential part of any personal injury case.

Kentucky is a no-fault state for insurance, but you can bring a claim against the at-fault driver or other party that contributed to the accident if the accident caused over $1,000 in medical expenses or caused one of the following:

• Permanent disfigurement
• Weight-bearing bone fracture
• Compound, compressed, or displace fracture of any bone
• Permanent injury
• Permanent loss of a body function.

Proving negligence means showing the existence of the following elements:

• Duty: The defendant had a duty of care not to cause harm.
• Beach; The defendant breached this duty by actions or failure to act.
• Cause: This breach caused the accident that resulted in your injuries.
• Damages: You suffered damages as a result.

Your motorcycle accident lawyer in Kentucky will collect the appropriate evidence for your case and analyze every piece to determine who was at fault. If there were multiple parties involved in the accident, we will look to name them all as defendants as they all may have insurance and assets that can go toward a settlement.

How Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Kentucky Build Powerful Cases for You

Motorcycle accidents are particularly complicated due to the major injuries that result, including head injuries, broken bones, skin abrasion (also known as road rash), internal bleeding and trauma, and back, neck, and spinal cord injuries. In addition, there are certain laws regarding motorcycle safety and necessary equipment that come into play, as well as dealing with the prevailing perception that motorcycle riders are daredevils and take chances. That is why having a skilled attorney familiar with motorcycle cases is so important.

When you hire our Billy Johnson Kentucky motorcycle accident attorneys, we will get to work immediately on your behalf while evidence is fresh and witnesses can be found. We will:

• Meet with you to discuss how your accident happened, who the at-fault parties may be, and determine how much compensation your case may be worth
• Gather evidence, such as from accident scene photos and videos and police and medical records
• Interview eyewitnesses, medical providers, and first responders
• Utilize experts to reconstruct the accident as well as medical, life-care, disability, and rehabilitation experts to provide testimony as to your costs and the negative effects your injuries have on your life
• File all paperwork and make court appearances
• Handle dealings and negotiations with insurance companies and attorneys to reach a fair settlement
• Build your case and take it to court and present it in front of a judge and jury if necessary.

Attorney Billy Johnson is committed to each one of his clients and their families, and he knows their future is at stake. Our firm has the skills, legal knowledge, and financial resources to build a powerful case on your behalf.

Get Help From A Motorcycle Accident Lawyer In Kentucky Today

Kentucky laws relating to motorcycle wrecks and other vehicle accidents are complex and can be confusing. You need a highly qualified and experienced motorcycle accident lawyer to protect your rights.

Attorney Billy Johnson has made it his life’s work to help people in Pike County and throughout Kentucky. A proven advocate with over 15 years of experience, Billy has handled litigation in state courts as well as the United States Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, and the United States Bankruptcy Court.

Attorney Billy Johnson can determine responsibility and the extent of damages, establish your claim, and handle all legal requirements, court filings, investigations, and negotiations involved with recovering the full financial compensation you deserve. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your car accident and determine the best way to move forward, so call us today to get started.

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