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Motorcyle Accidents
A motorcycle accident attorney? Do you really need a lawyer specifically for motorcycle accidents? If you have been in a motorcycle accident, the answer is yes. And if you’re in Kentucky, your first choice should be Michael Schafer in Louisville, Kentucky.
So why would you need a motorcycle attorney? Because accidents involving motorcycles are quite different from those involving cars or trucks. Motorcycle riders are not (comparatively) safely ensconced by the “crush zone” of a protective metal container.
They sit on top of their machines, and the only protection they have from serious injury is usually a helmet and maybe their sturdy leather gear. That’s not much when it comes to a run-in with a truck or even a car.
What this means, of course, is that the injuries they suffer in such a case tend to be much more extensive and serious, and, in fact, are often fatal.
The scenarios leading up the accident also differ from those you’d find in other types of accidents. There are even differences with respect to insurance and legal issues.
So yes, you will definitely want a lawyer who is very familiar with all the issues having to do with motorcycle accidents.
And why Mike Schafer? Easy. Mike understands motorcycles and all the issues involved in motorcycle crashes. He understands the riders, and he has represented them successfully for many years.
And if you’re badly injured after a crash, maybe in the hospital, maybe suffering from serious brain or neck injuries that could leave you unable to work for a long time to come, you want someone who will be completely committed to helping you. You’ll want someone who really understands the predicament you’re in.
And yes, you’ll want someone who has the experience and know-how to successfully help you get compensation for your pain and injuries, your medical expenses, your lost wages, past and future, your loss in quality of life. You’ll want someone who knows insurance companies and their policies inside out. Mike does. In fact, he used to work for an insurance company until he switched sides.
And while motorcycle accidents are not as frequent as automobile accidents in raw numbers, in terms of percentages of miles traveled, riding a motorcycle is much more likely to lead to death or injury.
So you know that riding motorcycles is dangerous, but you’d still be shocked to realize that motorcyclists are more than 25 times as likely to die in a crash than someone riding in a passenger car, and 5 times as likely to suffer injuries! Every year, about 3,000 motorcycle riders are killed in accidents. And many more suffer injuries that are far more severe than those of people who were riding in passenger cars or trucks.
There are a variety of reasons why riding motorcycles is so dangerous and it is crucial that your attorney be familiar with them all. They range from less visibility on the road, to violation of right of way by cars and trucks. The “Hurt” Study lists numerous findings from an extensive investigation into causes of motorcycle accidents and countermeasures that can be taken to prevent them.
Once you’re injured, however, or if you’re a relative or family member of someone who has died in a motorcycle accident, you need to get legal advice as fast as possible. You’ll want to make sure that any evidence that will help your case can still be gathered and you’ll especially want to ensure that it won’t be destroyed.
You’ll want a lawyer who understands your issues. A lawyer who cares about you. And you will find all that and much more in Mike Schafer.
If you are in Kentucky, whether in the Louisville area, or in LaGrange KY, Shepherdsville KY, Taylorsville KY, Shelbyville KY, Brandenburg KY, St. Matthews KY, Prospect KY, Middletown KY, Douglas Hills KY, or in Newberg KY, or even in Bullitt County KY, Oldham County KY, Shelby County KY, Hardin County KY, Spencer County KY, or Meade County, KY, give Mike a call at (502) 584-9511 and let him help you.
And once Mike represents you, you will be assured of his personal attention. Other attorneys may pass their clients off to their staff and their legal aids. Other attorneys may make their clients feel they are just a number.
Mike doesn’t do that. He will personally meet with you. He will personally return your phone calls. He will listen to you and he will answer all of your questions. Mike cares about you.
Worried about cost? Don’t be. Your initial consultation is free. And after that, Mike won’t get paid until you get paid, until he has won you the compensation and damage award you deserve.
So if you live in Louisville Kentucky, or in any other part of Kentucky, including Oldham County, Bullitt County, Hardin County, or in Metro Louisville, don’t hesitate for another minute. Contact Mike and he will tell you what he can do for you. Isn’t it bad enough you got hurt once. Call Mike so you won’t get hurt twice
Frequent Questions for Motorcyle Accidents:
Michael A. Schafer, Attorney at Law
440 South Seventh Street
Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: (502) 584-9511
Fax: (502) 589 -9472