If you or a family member suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident, Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP is ready to step in and protect your rights. Our experienced Boston motorcycle accident attorneys understand how serious crashes affect injured riders and their families. We will work with you to recover damages for your losses.

When a motorcycle collides with another vehicle, the cyclist often suffers very serious injuries – and sometimes wrongful death.

Why Choose Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP for Help with Your Motorcycle Case?

• At Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP, our dedicated team has helped thousands of personal injury victims secure the compensation they need from insurance carriers and at-fault parties.
• Our Boston motorcycle accident lawyers focus exclusively on personal injury law, which gives us a significant advantage when it comes to handling complex injury cases in Boston.
• We take Boston motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that our clients will not have to pay a dime in legal fees until after we secure the compensation they deserve.

How Will an Attorney Help Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?

Motorcycle accident victims often face insurance companies focused on minimizing payouts. When you hire a Boston injury attorney, you gain a legal advocate focused on pursuing the highest possible settlement for your claim. We conduct a thorough investigation, determine liability, and gather critical evidence. This includes video footage, witness statements, crash scene photos, and complete medical and financial records.

A motorcycle accident attorney will negotiate vigorously with all parties involved, including aggressive insurance carriers, but will also be fully prepared to take the case to trial, if necessary.

Common Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident

When a motorcycle is involved in a collision with a car or a truck, the injuries are usually serious. Accidents on interstates and highways, including I-90 (Mass Pike), I-91, 128, 495, 93 and Route 2, can be especially severe, causing injuries such as:

• Broken bones (fractures) and amputations
• Whiplash
• Head and neck injuries
• Concussions
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain injuries
• Permanent impairment and/or loss of function
• Emotional or psychological trauma

Serious injuries can result in permanent disability or even death. A motorcycle crash that causes catastrophic injury, a long-term disability, or the wrongful death of a loved one. We take immediate action to protect your rights and your family’s future. Although cars and trucks are required to share the road with motorcycles, drivers do not always do so. Our motorcycle collision lawyers promptly investigate accidents to determine fault and pursue accountability.

How Does Motorcycle Accident Insurance Work in Massachusetts?

The state of Massachusetts has the following requirements for motorcycle insurance minimums:

• Bodily injury to others: $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident
• Damage to someone else’s property: $5,000 for property damage
• Bodily injury caused by an uninsured motorist: $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident

When we review motorcycle insurance with riders, we point out that Massachusetts does not require personal injury protection (PIP) coverage for motorcycles. Because PIP helps cover medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault—and motorcycle policies do not include it—we advise riders to consider adding medical payments coverage.

Massachusetts is a no-fault insurance state, which means that those involved in an accident will have to turn to their own insurance carriers for coverage unless there are certain thresholds that have been met. Drivers can step outside of the system and pursue a claim against another driver who caused a crash so long as:

• The injury victim incurred at least $2,000 in reasonable medical expenses, and/or
• The injuries resulting from the accident include permanent or serious disfigurement, broken bones, or substantial loss to hearing or sight.

Seeking Compensation After a Motorcycle Crash

After a serious motorcycle accident, the consequences can be overwhelming—mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about the future. When your injuries require long-term care, or place a financial strain on your family, having a skilled personal injury lawyer will be critical to securing the full compensation you need.

In Massachusetts, motorcyclists are not required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage on their motorcycle insurance policy. If you are injured in a crash with another vehicle and you do not have personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, we can make a claim against the other party’s insurance company.

Reach Out to a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Boston

If you or someone you care about was injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver in the Boston area, contact Rawson Merrigan & Litner, LLP as soon as possible. Our Boston accident attorneys investigate motorcycle crashes thoroughly to determine fault and pursue compensation. We stand up to aggressive insurance companies to fight for the compensation you need to move forward. We don’t back down, because we understand that this recovery can determine whether you get the care you need and keep up with your financial obligations.

Call our Boston, Massachusetts offices at (617) 348-0988 or contact us online.