The Unique Dangers Motorcyclists Face
Connecticut's winding rural routes through the Litchfield Hills and along the shoreline make for spectacular riding, but motorcyclists are dangerously exposed when a negligent driver fails to see them. Without the protection of a steel cage, airbags, or seatbelts, even a low-speed collision can cause catastrophic injuries, road rash, broken bones, spinal damage, and traumatic brain injuries. Many motorcycle crashes happen when a driver turns left across a rider's path or changes lanes without checking, then claims they never saw the motorcycle.
Fighting Bias Against Riders
Motorcyclists too often face unfair bias from insurance adjusters and even jurors who assume the rider must have been speeding or reckless. The reality is that the vast majority of motorcycle crashes are caused by other drivers. An experienced attorney knows how to counter this bias with hard evidence, accident reconstruction, witness testimony, and physical proof, so the focus stays on who was actually at fault.
Connecticut Helmet and Insurance Rules
Connecticut does not require adult riders to wear helmets, though riders under 18 must. Whether or not you were wearing a helmet, you have the right to pursue compensation for injuries caused by another driver's negligence. As with car crashes, Connecticut's modified comparative negligence rule applies, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can be critical when the at-fault driver is underinsured.
Compensation for Motorcycle Injuries
Motorcycle injuries are often severe and expensive to treat. You may be entitled to recover the cost of emergency and long-term medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages and future earning capacity, the cost of your damaged motorcycle and gear, and compensation for pain, suffering, scarring, and disability. Our network attorneys document the full impact of these injuries to pursue maximum compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Connecticut does not require helmets for adult riders, and not wearing one does not bar your claim, though it may be raised regarding head injuries. You can still pursue compensation for a crash caused by another driver.
No. 'I never saw the motorcycle' is one of the most common admissions of fault in motorcycle cases. Drivers have a duty to watch for motorcyclists, and failing to do so is negligence.
Generally two years from the date of injury under Connecticut law. Contact us promptly so evidence can be preserved.