Intoxicated motorists pose a significant risk to other road users, especially motorcyclists. Because motorcyclists have less protection on the roads, their chances of becoming injured if struck by a drunk driver are high.
If you or a loved one was injured during a collision with a drunk driver, you should consider pursuing a personal injury legal claim to recover your losses. A skilled Columbia, MO drunk driving motorcycle accident lawyer from AW Smith could review the details of your case and assess whether you have a viable claim. Contact our firm today to connect with a local motorcycle accident attorney.
Every motorist has a duty of care to those around them, whether those other road users are in a car, truck, walking, or riding a motorcycle. When a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, they breach that duty of care and open themselves up to civil liability.
Because of this breach of duty, you can seek damages from a drunk driver if they harmed you or a loved one while driving impaired. A civil lawsuit would be separate from any criminal prosecution by the state and would allow you to seek civil damages as the state seeks to put the alleged drunk driver behind bars. Civil lawsuits have a lower burden of proof than criminal courts, meaning you could obtain some justice in a civil suit even if a criminal court finds the driver not guilty. Civil courts only require that you demonstrate that it is more likely than not that the driver drove while drunk and caused your accident, instead of proving those facts beyond a reasonable doubt.
Our Columbia attorneys know how to carefully review the evidence to build a solid claim against the drunk driver who caused your motorcycle crash.
Car and truck users are protected by seatbelts holding them in place, airbags cushioning impact, and a steel frame acting as a buffer for impact. Motorbike users have no such protections and have nothing to shield them from impact with the ground or a colliding car. At most, a motorcycle helmet can reduce the risk of severe head injuries for riders, but they are not mandated by the state, and therefore cannot protect you from every type of injury. Consequently, drunk driving crashes can result in life-altering harm.
Our attorneys have successfully aided Columbia motorcyclists in recovering fair compensation after experiencing injuries in collisions caused by a drunk driver. At AW Smith, we also have experience negotiating with insurance companies. If an insurance company refuses to offer a full settlement, we are ready to challenge them in court. We could help you pursue a settlement or damages award that recovers your losses from the at-fault drunk driver.
Drunk driving is reckless, dangerous, and unacceptable. When a drunk driver strikes someone who is riding a motorcycle, the risk of severe harm is significant, and you deserve help if you or a loved one suffered injuries in this type of collision.
A Columbia, MO drunk driving motorcycle accident lawyer from AW Smith Law is here to help. Call us today to set up a free consultation.
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