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Indianapolis, Indiana Motorcycle Accident Attorney
At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, an Indianapolis, Indiana motorcycle accident attorney can represent victims nationwide to help them obtain compensation for their medical expenses and other hardships. Too often, the failure of motorists to see a motorcycle results in catastrophic injury. Often, the driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision with motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision. Our attorneys boast decades of collective experience and are nationally renowned for their exceptional representation of motorcycle accident victims. They work closely with motorcycle accident investigators and other experts to help ensure that justice is served.
Motorcycle Accidents
Because motorcycles do not offer the physical protection that cars do, motorcycle riders are much more susceptible to catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken limbs, road rash, and even wrongful death.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- In 2005, 4,553 motorcyclists were killed and an additional 87,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the United States.
- 132,000 motorcyclists have died in traffic crashes since the enactment of the Highway National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
- Despite the fact that motorcycles account for just 2 percent of all registered vehicles in the country, motorcycle accidents accounted for 10 percent of total traffic fatalities.
- Motorcyclists were about 34 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash and 8 times more likely to be injured.
Each year thousands of motorcyclists are seriously injured in motorcycle accidents but do not receive the compensation to which they are entitled. Insurance companies often initially offer collision victims a small settlement. At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, we can determine the true value of your case and the amount to which you are entitled. Our lawyers have obtained million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. Victims who try to handle their own legal affairs after a serious motorcycle accident are often left bearing the majority of the expenses from an accident that was not their fault. Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana motorcycle accident attorney to arrange a case consultation.
Indiana Motorcycle Laws
Below is a summary of Indiana state motorcycle laws. Check with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the most up-to-date laws.
ROAD
- Safety Helmet
- Required by law for riders under 18
- State-Funded Rider Education
- Available
- Eye Protection
- Required by law for riders under 18
- Daytime Use of Headlight
- Modulating headlight permitted
- Passenger Seat
- Required
- Passenger Footrest
- Required
- Passenger Age Restrictions
- None
- Helmet Speakers
- No restrictions
- Periodic Safety Inspection
- Not required
- Radar Detector
- No restriction
- Muffler
- No acoustical criteria
- Maximum Sound Level
- No acoustical criteria
- State Insurance Requirements
- Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits (25/50/10)
- Handlebar Height
- Maximum 15" above seat
- Rider Education Waiver
- Skill test
- Accept Out-of-State Motorcycle Endorsement
- YES
OFF ROAD
- Safety Helmet
- Not required
- Eye Protection
- Not required
- Minimum Operator Age
- Direct supervision of a person 18+ for rider under 14
- Rider Education Certification
- Not required
- Operator License
- Not required
- Headlight
- Required after sunset
- Taillight
- Required after sunset
- Muffler
- Required by law
- Maximum Sound Level
- No limit
- Spark Arrestor
- Not required
- Registration
- Required by law
- Vehicle Title
- Required by law
At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, our motorcycle accident lawyers represent victims nationwide. If you would like to know more about state motorcycle laws, visit the American Motorcycle Association’s website or contact an Indianapolis, Indiana motorcycle accident attorney and schedule a consultation. Our lawyers have thorough knowledge of relevant state laws and can help victims of motorcycle accidents obtain the financial compensation they deserve.
Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits
At the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain, an Indianapolis, Indiana motorcycle accident lawyer can help victims achieve the fair compensation to which they are entitled. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible to achieve compensation for:
- Medical expenses (hospital, surgical, and ambulance bills, etc.)
- Rehabilitation costs (expenses tied to restoring your ability to function)
- Lost income (wages lost due to your injury)
- Diminished earning capacity (the reduction of your ability to earn a certain level of income)
- Property damage (damage, destruction, or loss of tangible property)
- Pain and suffering (distress, both physical and mental, as a result of your injury)
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and are seeking representation from a skilled and experienced motorcycle accident attorney, contact the Law Offices of Doehrman & Chamberlain. An Indianapolis, Indiana motorcycle accident attorney can help you maximize your claim. Our decades of collective experience have yielded millions of dollars settlements on behalf of our clients.
Contact an Indianapolis, Indiana motorcycle accident attorney if you would like to arrange a case consultation. We have successfully represented many motorcycle accident victims and can help you maximize your claim.
Doehrman & Chamberlain
10333 North Meridian Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46290
Tel: 866-844-8853
Fax: 317-844-9977
