Motorcycle accidents can be devastating in Kansas and Missouri. Many people choose to ride motorcycles because they love the idea of the lifestyle and mode of transportation. Motorcycles are also less expensive and use up less gas when compared with passenger cars. However, they do come with risks.

In the event of a car accident or motorcycle accident, motorcyclists may be thrown from their vehicle, and they don’t have the advantage of airbags and other car protection systems at their disposal. Motorcyclists may end up trapped under their vehicles or thrown and crushed against nearby surfaces. Motorcycles can also spin out or go into slides. Other motorists may not notice motorcycles as readily as well, which can make traffic accidents more likely.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact a motorcycle accident lawyer at one of our three Kansas offices or our Missouri location in Joplin. Our attorneys have access to car accident reconstruction technology, allowing us to review exactly what happened in a motorcycle or traffic accident.

Do I Really Need a Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorney?

Technically, you can contact car insurance companies for a claim independently in Kansas and Missouri. As long as you feel able to handle all of the tasks related to filing a claim and pursuing your claim, you are not required to have an attorney.

However, there are many reasons why a motorcycle accident injury lawyer in Kansas City, Pittsburg, Coffeyville and other communities can be immensely useful. For one thing, motorcyclists are often unfairly blamed for car accidents in traffic accidents. Other motorists may blame them for accidents because they do not know how to drive around motorcycles or because they assume motorcyclists have more mobility than they actually do. Working with an attorney ensures you are not blamed for an accident that was not your fault.

Another reason to hire an attorney for your case is because the injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents are likely to be devastating. Being thrown from a motorcycle can result in road burn, crushing injuries, amputations, head trauma, spinal cord injuries and other serious or permanent injuries. These can cost a lot of money in terms of lost income and medical care. Insurance companies are likely to resist paying out the full possible amount in these cases, especially the amounts needed for future care. A motorcycle accident injury attorney can ensure you have the best chance for fair compensation possible.

If you’d like to speak to a motorcycle accident injury lawyer, contact us at Phalen Law Firm. You can get in touch with one of our Kansas locations in Pittsburg, Coffeyville, or Kansas City, and you can also find us in Joplin, MO. Our attorneys have extensive experience and are capable of taking claims to court as well as to the negotiating table. We have helped many plaintiffs already, and we would be happy to discuss your case in an initial consultation.