Motorcycle Accidents: Why Riders Need Strong Legal Representation

For motorcycle riders, freedom and danger often ride side by side. You follow the rules, watch your surroundings, and take every precaution — but when accidents happen, riders are almost always the ones who pay the steepest price.


Motorcycle crashes are often violent, life-altering events. The injuries are serious. The costs are high. And sadly, insurance companies are often quick to shift blame onto the rider, even when the fault lies elsewhere.


At Murphy Schmitt Hathaway, we know what you’re up against — and we’re here to fight back.


The Truth About Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riders face unique challenges on the road:

  • Lack of visibility to other drivers
  • Increased vulnerability to serious injury
  • Bias from insurance companies and juries
  • Assumptions of fault, even in clear-cut cases

It’s not just about broken bones or bike damage. Riders often suffer:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Road rash requiring skin grafts
  • Permanent disability
  • Emotional trauma, PTSD, and financial ruin

In the aftermath, it’s not enough to just file a claim — you need a strategic, experienced legal team that understands motorcycle law, liability, and how to push back against bias.


Why You Need an Attorney After a Motorcycle Crash

Insurance companies are notorious for offering lowball settlements in motorcycle accident claims — or denying them outright. They may argue that:

  • You were speeding
  • You weren’t wearing proper gear
  • You accepted the risk of riding

These tactics are designed to minimize your pain and reduce your compensation. That’s where we step in.

Our team will:

  • Investigate the crash scene
  • Reconstruct what happened with experts
  • Collect police reports, witness statements, and surveillance footage
  • Work with doctors to understand the full extent of your injuries
  • Fight for the compensation you truly deserve — not just what the insurer wants to give you

40+ Years of Experience Fighting for the Injured

With over four decades of civil litigation experience — including serious injury and wrongful death cases — we know how to hold negligent drivers and their insurers accountable.

We don’t back down from complex, high-stakes cases. And we don’t settle for less than you need to recover fully.

We’re not just here to represent you — we’re here to stand beside you when everything feels uncertain.


You Could Be Entitled To Compensation For:

  • Emergency medical bills and long-term care
  • Lost income and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Motorcycle repairs or replacement
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Emotional and psychological trauma

And in the most tragic cases, we pursue wrongful death claims on behalf of families who’ve lost a loved one far too soon.


You Ride with Courage. Now Fight with Confidence.

The aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be isolating. But you’re not alone — and you don’t have to fight this uphill battle without help.


At Murphy Schmitt Hathaway, we bring years of courtroom strength and real-world compassion

to every motorcycle case we handle.