Motorcyclists are Vulnerable (Most Accidents Cause Injuries)
Comprehensive data from federal highway safety officials estimates that 81 percent of motorbike accidents cause physical injuries to the rider. Notably, that is a rate that is far higher than for other road users. Motorcyclists are as much as 25 times more likely to be catastrophically harmed or killed in a crash than are the occupants of full-sized vehicles. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, there were 141 people killed in motorcycle accidents in the state in 2023. Some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries reported in Seattle include:
A Three-Year Statute of Limitations for Motorcycle Accident Injury Claims
You have three years to file a motorcycle accident injury lawsuit in Washington State (RCW 4.16.080). What happens if you fail to file a claim in a timely manner? Most likely, you will lose out on your chance to take legal action at all. Three years may seem like a lot of time to get started. However, you do not want to fall behind an insurance company—especially in a complicated case. Do not miss your chance to get justice and compensation. Protect your rights by speaking to a Seattle motorcycle crash lawyer as soon as possible.
The Walthew Law Firm is the Premier Firm for Motorcycle Accident Victims in Seattle
Motorcycle accident victims need an experienced advocate on their side. At The Walthew Law Firm, we have been fighting for injured victims in Seattle and Western Washington for many decades. Our team has the specialized expertise needed to take on motorcycle accident injury cases. With millions in compensation recovered on behalf of our clients, our team puts a priority on justice. We are proactive and results-focused. Our Seattle motorcycle injury lawyer is ready to: