New Castle Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Aggressive representation for those injured in motorcycle accidents in Delaware
Motorcycles are an enjoyable, inexpensive way to travel on US 13 and 40, Delaware Route 9, and the many other highways, streets, and roads throughout the city of New Castle. Drivers in the county of New Castle may use I-95, I-295, I-495, US 13 and 40, and many state, county, and local roads. However, the pleasures of riding a motorcycle come with the risk of serious injuries and even fatalities.
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, Attorneys at Law, we hold careless drivers accountable for the injuries and deaths they cause to motorcycle riders. Contact us now to discuss your right to compensation.
How can we help?
- What types of motorcycle accidents do you handle?
- What are the leading causes of motorcycle collisions?
- Who is liable when a motorcycle accident happens?
- What laws govern motorcycle riding in Delaware?
- What types of injuries do motorcycle accidents cause?
- How does Silverman, McDonald & Friedman advocate for motorcycle accident victims?
- What is the value of a motorcycle accident case in Delaware?
- Do you have a New Castle motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
What types of motorcycle accidents do you handle?
Our New Castle motorcycle accident lawyers handle all types of motorcycle accidents, including:
- Rear-end accidents
- Head-on accidents
- Broadside collisions
- Intersection accidents
- Turning accidents, including left-turning cars
- Lane change accidents
- Dangerous road accidents
- Dooring accidents
- Blind spot accidents
What are the leading causes of motorcycle collisions?
The risk of a motorcycle accident fatality is generally higher than the risk of a car accident fatality. Many motorcycle accidents happen because drivers of larger vehicles, such as cars and trucks, fail to respect the right of a motorcycle to be on the road or fail to understand how to respond when they see a motorcycle.
Other causes of motorcycle accidents in New Castle include:
- Driver intoxication
- Driver distraction
- Driver fatigue
- Inclement weather (rain, snow, cold, sun, and glare)
- Hazardous roads (construction work, roadkill, potholes, and other dangers)
- Motorcycle rider inexperience
- Speeding
- Failing to yield
- Riding in groups
- Many other causes
Who is liable when a motorcycle accident happens?
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, Attorneys at Law, we can work with the police, investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, motorcycle parts experts, and other experts (depending on how your accident happens) to hold the responsible parties accountable. Those liable for a motorcycle accident may include:
- A car or truck driver
- A motorcycle driver
- The employer of the driver
- The owner of the vehicle, in limited circumstances
- A manufacturer of defective motorcycle parts, such as defective brakes, clutches, or electrical systems
- The Delaware Department of Transportation or other governmental agencies or entities, in limited cases where sovereign immunity has been waived, and statutory requirements are met
What types of injuries do motorcycle accidents cause?
Our New Castle personal injury lawyers represent motorcycle accident victims who have any type of serious or catastrophic injury, including the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries, including full or partial paralysis
- Loss of limb/traumatic amputation
- Broken bones/fractures
- Tissue damage (damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves)
- Neck, shoulder, and back injuries
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Hearing or vision loss
- Burn injuries
- Death
One common injury among motorcycle riders is road rash. This skin injury occurs when a rider slides along the hard ground, especially if their skin is exposed. Road rash can cause infections, and some victims may require skin grafts and plastic surgery.
How does Silverman, McDonald & Friedman advocate for motorcycle accident victims?
Our New Castle motorcycle accident lawyers have the experience and resources to handle all phases of your personal injury or wrongful death claim. These phases include the following:
- The initial consultation
- Investigating the cause of the accident and who is responsible
- Questioning everyone who has relevant information about the accident and/or your injuries
- Reviewing your medical care, lost income, property damage, and other damages
- Preparing a detailed demand for compensation
- Negotiating with the insurance carriers
- Arguing your case before a local New Castle County judge and jury
What is the value of a motorcycle accident case in Delaware?
Our New Castle motorcycle attorneys can work with your doctors (and our network of doctors if necessary) to verify the diagnosis of your injuries, understand the type of pain and suffering you will endure, what limitations you may have, and the cost of your medical treatment. We can also work with your employer, motorcycle damage experts, and others to support your damage claim.
We may seek compensation for your damages so far and your reasonably likely future damages, including the following:
- Your medical bills of every type by every healthcare provider
- Your lost income and benefits for as long as you cannot work
- Your daily physical pain and emotional suffering
- The property damage to your motorcycle
- Any scarring or disfigurement
- Any loss of bodily function
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- The loss of consortium
If a motorcycle accident is tragically fatal, we may seek the following wrongful death damages for the family members:
- Funeral expenses that are reasonable under Delaware wrongful-death law
- The loss of financial support, including an inheritance
- The loss of love, comfort, guidance, and companionship that your loved one would have provided
- The loss of household and parental services
Punitive damages may be available in limited cases involving willful or wanton misconduct, such as particularly egregious instances of impaired driving.
How to prove negligence in a motorcycle accident claim
Delaware follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning an injured rider may recover damages only if they are 50% or less at fault, and any recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault.
To recover compensation after a motorcycle accident, an injured rider generally must prove negligence by showing that another party owed a duty of care, breached that duty, caused the accident, and resulted in measurable damages. Evidence such as crash reports, witness statements, and medical records is often used to establish these elements.
Do you have a New Castle motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
We have offices near New Castle. We can consult with clients, in person, at the following locations, which are about 15-20 minutes away from New Castle:
- Wilmington Office. 1523 Concord Pike, Suite 400.
- Newark Office. 4134 Ogletown-Stanton Rd.
We also have an office at 300 High St. in Seaford, Delaware.
We can also consult with clients by phone and through online video platforms, such as Zoom and FaceTime. For clients who can’t physically travel, we can make arrangements to see you at your home or another location.
We can guide you step-by-step through the claims process.
Contact our New Castle motorcycle accident lawyers now
We understand how frightened you are. Motorcycle accidents often cause serious injuries or death. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, Attorneys at Law, we have extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies and arguing cases before judges and juries. Please contact us to schedule a free consultation.