The statistics of motorcycle accidents are scary: Motorcycle accidents are incredibly dangerous, with more than 2,500 motorcyclists dying and 50,000 motorcyclists injured every year. Additionally, over 80% of motorcycle accidents lead to injuries or even death. There are many reasons that you could be involved in a motorcycle accident, from distracted driving to inexperienced drivers. The top 10 leading causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Inexperienced riders
• Distracted drivers on the road
• Speeding
• Alcohol or drug consumption
• Distractions (i.e. talking on the phone, texting, etc.)
• Dangerous weaving between traffic
• Tailgating
• Splitting lanes
• Poor weather or road conditions
• Lack of protective gear

Because motorcycles offer no protection to riders, almost all motorcycle accidents result in injuries. These injuries can include broken bones, road rash, or even more severe injuries like spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and organ damage. This is why seeking compensation for your injuries is essential, because the medical costs of these injuries alone can be life-altering. Many people don’t have the time or required skills necessary to negotiate personal injury claims with insurance companies who will try and lowball you. Instead of focusing on the stress of filing a personal injury claim, you should focus on your recovery and health.

One of the biggest challenges in a motorcycle accident claim is determining who is at fault and therefore financially responsible. Oftentimes, the involved parties do not agree on the circumstances of the accident and how it happened. This issue is further complicated if there were external reasons for the accident, including poor weather or road conditions, vehicle failure, etc.