Fairfax Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Comprehensive Support for Motorcycle Accident Victims

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): “More than 80 percent of all reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death to the motorcyclist.” Worse, many motorcyclists are injured or killed in accidents that are not their fault. In 2018, a total of 4,985 motorcyclists were killed in crashes, making the risk for death on a motorcycle 27 times higher than it was for passenger vehicle occupants.

When motorists cause accidents and motorcyclists pay the price, someone has to help even the scales of justice. In Fairfax, that someone is Carroll & Nuttall, PLLC. Our attorneys work hard to help ensure you never have to cope with the consequences of a motorcycle accident alone.

If you have been injured or bereaved by a motorcycle crash, call us at (703) 952-5801today.

Financial Recovery After a Motorcycle Accident

The aftermath of an accident can lead to medical bills, missed wages, and countless tangible and emotional costs. Filing a lawsuit means you are pursuing compensation that can help you account for these economic and non-economic damages.

Damages you can recover include:

• Medical expenses
• Missed wages
• Decreased earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Funerary costs

While no amount of money can change what happened, having the right resources can help you recover and secure your future as you adapt to your injuries and losses.

Risks Motorcyclists Face on the Road

Motorcycles do not have the same crashworthiness and occupant protection characteristics of automobiles. Additionally, they are smaller, less stable, and harder to see. As such, motorcyclists are more prone to crashes and absorb the majority of any impact that takes place.

Motorcyclists are frequently ejected from their vehicles, forced into the ground, or battered by objects in their path. Helmets and other special equipment can help keep them safe, but motorcyclists are ultimately at the mercy of other drivers, as well as road and weather conditions. Approximately 63% of motorcycle fatalities occur in multi-vehicle accidents, so drivers should take extra caution while driving around motorcycles. Any failure to take care and caution could be a violation of the at-fault driver’s duty of care and result in a personal injury lawsuit.

Identifying the Causes of Motorcycle Collisions

While experienced motorcyclists may be able to avoid crashes with quick stops and agile maneuvers, they cannot anticipate nor prevent every crash.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

When your crash is caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to pursue legal action. Our Fairfax motorcycle accident attorneyscan help you recover the resources you need.

Understanding Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Their Impact

Motorcycle injuries can leave you with permanent scars or disabilities. Likewise, suffering a devastating personal loss can change your life. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are common in motorcycle accidents, especially when the motorcyclist is not wearing a helmet.

In addition to TBI, motorcycle accidents can lead to:

Why Choose Carroll & Nuttall, PLLC?

Motorcycle accidents are serious, and you need serious legal advocates on your side. Our attorneys at Carroll & Nuttall, PLLC are experienced, knowledgeable, and committed. We are local and community-oriented, which means our only priority is fighting for your rights and helping you win your case.

Our attorneys treat you like human beings – not case numbers – and the lawyer you meet with during your initial consultation will be by your side every step of the way.

Call us at (703) 952-5801 to start building the relationship or send us a message online so we can start fighting for your rights today.