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Rhode Island Motorcycle Accident Attorneys: Calvino Law Associates

Motorcycles are fun, but given today’s traffic and drivers’ inconsiderate behavior, negotiating roads can be treacherous. Motorcyclists are hit daily by cars, trucks, and other large vehicles. These accidents never end well. Injuries can be devastating, taking months to heal. Victims are often left with crippling disabilities, unable to lead everyday lives. If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident, you need a lawyer who will fight for you and get you the monetary compensation you deserve.

Your choice of law firm matters—the attorneys at Calvino Law Associates take pride in representing motorcycle accident victims and getting them top-dollar compensation awards. Our award-winning personal injury attorneys recover large settlements for motorcyclists throughout Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. Feel free to ask about our previous cases.

You focus on healing; we’ll figure out the rest.

• Current and future medical bills
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy
• Lost wages or lost earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Mental and emotional anguish
• Diminished or altered quality of life

The Investigative Process

Accident investigators, a part of our team, research all the accident details through interviews, police reports, and medical documentation. Accident reconstruction combined with expert and onsite witnesses supports an air-tight case difficult for insurance companies to challenge in court.

The Insurance Company Battles

Insurance companies, by nature, are designed to resist payouts. We rarely settle for a penny less in compensation. Calculations for medical bills and other payouts are always realistic, leaving insurance companies with little room for argument. Our attorneys are in touch with plaintiffs throughout the entire litigation process. All final settlement offers are presented to victims and subject to their approval.

Negotiations

Once it’s determined how much your motorcycle accident case is worth, the negotiation process with the insurance company begins. In the interests of full disclosure, negotiations can be settled within a few weeks or months; other times, it may take longer, especially if the case is complicated, and you have suffered catastrophic injuries. In the latter instance, quick acceptance of monetary offerings by insurance companies, no matter how generous, may not always be the best move. Long-term medical rehabilitation bills can run into the thousands and must be calculated into the settlement. A good lawyer will have the documents to prove current and future medical costs.

Wrongful Death

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,579 motorcyclists in the United States were involved in a fatal traffic accident in 2020. Thanks to the size and weight of other vehicles on the road, especially tractor-trailers, motorcyclists face a greater risk of serious injury and death. They are 29 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash and four times more likely to be injured than a car driver or passenger.

By law, a personal representative of the deceased person’s estate can sue for wrongful death in motorcycle accidents. The following damages can be sought by your lawyer:

• Burial expenses
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of future income
• Pain and suffering

The Calvino Law Associates Promise

The legal team at Calvino Law Associates has successfully represented motorcycle accident victims in some of the most tragic cases. We understand how devastating accidents can be, for the victim and their families. We know how important it is that you receive just insurance company payouts as soon as possible. Given that, we approach negotiations fully prepared with indisputable facts and figures.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle accident, we’re here to help. Call us at (401) 205-3733 or use our online contact form. We serve Providence, North Kingstown, and the surrounding areas in Rhode Island.

Calvino Law Associates

373 Elmwood Ave.

Providence, RI 02907

(401) 205-3733

Many hazards provide motorcycle accident victims

Motorcycle accidents can turn into painful experiences where motorcycle operators are often faced with a painful recovery period. However, motorcycle accidents are often the fault of other drivers, which can lead to lawsuits.

Many hazards on the roadway can cause other drivers to practice negligence when sharing the road with motorcycles. That negligence leaves drivers liable for damages, medical bills as well as pain and suffering.

Poor visibility, especially at night, can cause drivers to neglect motorcycle operators. Some intersections and intricately-designed roads can wind up hiding motorcycles from the other drivers’ line of sight.

There is obviously more protection when driving a car, which leaves motorcycle operators more at risk when drivers fail to yield. This simple act could turn deadly in an auto accident involving a motorcycle.

There is no driver helmet law in Rhode Island law, but there are several laws which make motorcycle operators drive more responsibly. The use of eye protection is mandatory by state law and helmet speakers are also prohibited. While some people may claim the lack of a helmet law leads to more injuries, which still has no effect on the negligence of motorcycle operators.

Just because there are, risks involve to riding a motorcycle does not excuse the negligence of other drivers. Negligence occurs when a driver acts in a careless or reasonably unsafe manner. This kind of negligence is much easier to do when sharing the road with motorcycles. Other forms of negligence include speeding, DUI, reckless driving, aggressive driving and distracted driving.

Texting while driving is illegal in Rhode Island There is no law which prohibits the use of hand-held devices, which means drivers are free to talk on the phone as they drive. Still, that poses a substantial threat to motorcycle operators as a distracted driver could easily swerve their way and induce a whole lot of pain and suffering.

Motorcycle operators need to be aware of negligent drivers because the reality is they take to the roadways every day in mass numbers. Driver negligence can also make for the need to hire a Providence motorcycle accident attorney.

When that time comes, Calvino Law Associates is the right choice as we are staffed with a team of experienced motorcycle accident lawyers. Your pain and suffering needs to be addressed, and the guilty parties brought to justice. Contact us today to get started on your North Kingston or Providence motorcycle accident lawsuit.