Biddeford Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The motorcycle accident lawyers in Biddeford, Maine at Northeast Injury Law help victims of motorcycle accidents seek justice and compensation for their injuries after serious crashes. If you or someone you love was hurt in a motorcycle accident due to another driver’s negligence or neglect, you and your family might be entitled to seek compensation for your medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Under Maine law, you generally have six years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, but it's important to act promptly to preserve evidence and protect your rights. The motorcycle accident lawyers in Biddeford, Maine at Northeast Injury Law are here to help you take the next steps.

Can I Still Recover Damages if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet in Maine?

Under Maine law, motorcyclists who are under 18 years of age, any motorcycle rider who is driving with a learner’s permit, and those who have just completed their driving test within the last year, as well as passengers on a motorcycle, are required to wear a helmet (see 29‑A M.R.S. § 2083[LL1] ). Under Maine's comparative negligence law (14 M.R.S. § 156), a person cannot recover damages if they are found to be equally at fault or more at fault than the defendant for their injuries. If you weren’t wearing a helmet and you suffered a serious head injury and the seriousness of your head injury is believed to be directly related to your failure to wear a helmet, then you might not be able to make a claim. Yet, these kinds of cases are rare, and often involve single vehicle accidents with the rider alone.

In many cases, a helmet might have mitigated the seriousness of an injury but may not have eliminated the injury altogether. In some serious accidents, wearing a helmet would have made no difference at all. And then there’s the reality that not all motorcycle injuries are head injuries. If you seriously injured your lower back, were seriously injured due to road rash, or if your injuries involve your arms or lower extremities, wearing a helmet has nothing to do with the outcome of your injuries and therefore should have nothing to do with the outcome of your personal injury claim.

A motorcycle accident lawyer in Biddeford, Maine can investigate your case and help you understand your rights if you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident. Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Biddeford, Maine at Northeast Injury Law can look at all factors in your case and help you understand your rights. We can review your case circumstances and discuss potential legal options, while noting that any damage estimates are preliminary and subject to various factors including evidence, liability determinations, and applicable law—whether or not you were wearing a helmet.

What are My Rights as a Motorcyclist in Biddeford, Maine After an Accident?

Under Maine law, motorcyclists have the same rights and duties as any other motor vehicle operator after an accident in Biddeford, Maine. Motorcyclists are required to carry liability insurance and have the right to make claims against their own insurance policy and the other driver’s insurance policy, subject to policy terms and applicable law. Like other road users, including cars and trucks, motorcyclists must follow the rules of the road, and are subject to the same liability concerns and rights that other drivers on the road have. If another driver was at fault for your motorcycle accident, you have a right to sue or to seek compensation through their insurance claims process. Yet, motorcycle riders can often face bias from police and other road users. Others might wrongly characterize riders as risk-takers, and this can impact everything from how the accident is described in police reports, to how insurance adjusters treat the motorcyclist after a crash. Because of this risk of bias, motorcycle riders are wise to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer in Biddeford, Maine who understands the unique challenges that riders face after an accident. The Biddeford, Maine motorcycle accident lawyers at Northeast Injury Law can review the details of your case, hold negligent parties accountable, and negotiate with insurance companies and adjusters on your behalf. When you’re healing from serious injuries, you want to focus on your health and not on insurance claims. The Biddeford, Maine motorcycle accident lawyers at Northeast Injury Law can handle your case, so that you can focus on what matters—healing.

What are Maine’s Motorcycle Insurance Requirements and How Can This Affect My Motorcycle Accident Claim?

Maine law requires all motorists to carry liability insurance. Subject to policy terms and conditions, if you are determined to be legally at fault for the accident, your liability insurance may provide coverage for claims by other parties up to your policy limits. Minimum liability insurance limits in Maine are $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. Individuals are also required to purchase uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. This coverage may provide compensation if the other driver responsible for an accident lacks insurance coverage or has insufficient coverage to compensate for damages, subject to policy terms and conditions.

While Maine law establishes minimum insurance requirements, individuals may wish to consider purchasing additional coverage to ensure adequate protection, as minimum coverage limits may not fully compensate for all losses in serious accidents. Despite this, many people drive around with coverage that likely won’t cover all costs in an accident. If you are making a motorcycle accident injury claim and the other driver was at fault, your recovery will depend on how much coverage the responsible party has, whether the responsible party has other means to pay your losses, and whether you purchased underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage. The motorcycle accident lawyers in Biddeford, Maine at Northeast Injury Law can help you understand how your insurance coverage and the other party’s coverage can impact your case.

How Can I Contact a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Biddeford, Maine?

The motorcycle accident attorneys in Biddeford, Maine at Northeast Injury Law can be reached at 207-307-2300. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Any information provided during an initial consultation will be kept confidential in accordance with Maine Rules of Professional Conduct. Contact us today to discuss your situation.

[LL1]Link https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-a/title29-Asec2083.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com