Motorcycle Accidents
Colorado Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
In minor collisions involving two automobiles, it is common for everyone involved to emerge without major injuries. Motorcyclists, however, are particularly vulnerable to serious injury whenever they are involved in an accident, even if they are wearing a helmet.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during 2005, more than 87,000 people were injured while operating a motorcycle. Tragically, 4,553 people lost their lives in fatal accidents as a result of motorcycle accidents.
As many of us have experienced, motorcycle accidents often occur due to the failure of other motorists to pay attention to their surroundings. This momentary lapse of judgment can lead to severe injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, and other permanent and debilitating conditions.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for pain, suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of mobility, mental anguish, and other damages. The lawyers at Fuicelli & Lee, PC are experts in handling motorcycle related cases. If you have any questions, or if you would like a free assessment of your case, please call or email us today. We are experts in handling motorcycle accidents and are here to help.
Helmet Laws
Colorado law does not require an operator or passenger of a motorcycle to wear a helmet. As a result, at trial a jury is specifically instructed that they cannot reduce the amount of compensation based upon a failure to wear a helmet.
