Omaha Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near Me

Metier Law Firm delivers SafeRider™ accident investigation and legal services

Weekend rides through the small communities throughout Nebraska is something every rider has done. The company of friends while making new ones using the 'biker wave' are just a few of the joys of riding a motorcycle around Omaha. Even with the beautiful scenery, riding a motorcycle requires a high amount of focus and skill.

On the road, riders need to have a heightened awareness of other vehicles around them, the road and weather conditions, and so much more. A motorcycle accident attorney from Metier Law Firm understands this because we are proud motorcycle riders.

Due to the simple fact that passenger vehicle drivers are looking for other vehicles, not motorcycles, it’s easier for drivers to not see bikers, and accidents involving motorcycles are, unfortunately, more common. Because motorcycle riders lack protective cages and frames, the injuries suffered in these collisions are often devastating.

Motorcycle crashes in Omaha or anywhere in Nebraska are terrifying - especially when there are severe injuries. Under these conditions, it can be difficult to think clearly, and mistakes after any sort of accident might prevent you from recovering as much as you could from the insurance company.

The best things you can do after an accident are to:

• Get to a safe place away from traffic.
• Take photos and video of the scene and of your injuries.
• Get medical attention at the hospital and from your primary care doctor.
• Save everything you had on you and keep it all somewhere safe.
• Make sure an official report has been filed.
• Preserve all documentation, bills, receipts, etc.
• Contact an experienced Omaha motorcycle accident injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Nebraska's normal statute of limitations for a motorcycle crash injury victim is four years to file an accident claim and just two years to file a wrongful death claim. That means you must file a claim or a lawsuit within this timeframe to receive compensation for any losses you've suffered. If you wait beyond this time, you may be unable to file a claim and receive compensation at all.

You may think you have a lot of time to worry about filing your claim. Yet, the longer you wait to take action, the higher the risk is of missing key opportunities. Instead, hire a Nebraska motorcycle accident attorney who will begin working on your case right away.

Every motorcycle rider must maintain the minimum liability coverage limits and must also be able to provide proof of insurance when you ride or when requested to do so by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Liability coverage kicks in when you are at fault for a collision or found liable in a motorcycle accident that results in injuries or property damage. Liability coverage includes limits per person, per accident, and separately for property damage liability.

In Nebraska, the minimum liability coverage limits are as follows:

• Bodily injury liability limit per person: $25,000
• Bodily injury limit per accident: $50,000
• Property damage limit per accident: $25,000

You'll often see the Nebraska liability limits written as: 25/50/25 (bodily injury per person, per accident/total, and property damage liability).

Many of the crashes we see involve a driver without insurance or enough insurance to pay for the medical expenses of our injured motorcycle client. Be sure to add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to your policy.

No two motorcycle accidents are exactly the same - the injuries, insurance coverage, liable parties, etc… are all different. While you can’t prevent every collision or crash, knowing the most common causes of motorcycle crashes could help riders mitigate their risks while on the road. Our Omaha motorcycle accident attorneys have identified a handful of similar causes and prevalent injuries:

Motorcycles are harder to see than cars or trucks, and riders have little protection in the event of a collision. While driver inattention or error can cause a fender bender with minor injuries to another car driver, in motorcycle crashes, the results are often more tragic. Our Omaha motorcycle accident attorneys compiled a list of the types of motorcycle accidents they see often:

If a vehicle contacts a motorcycle rider – even at parking lot speeds - there is little to no protection for the rider from a catastrophic crushing injury. At higher rates of speed, the rider will also be subjected to the injuries from impacting the pavement and other objects.

Although no two motorcycle crashes are the exact same, there are a few common injuries that appear to be widespread among many of our clients.