The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) indicates that there were approximately 2,100 motorcycle accidents in British Columbia in 2013. These accidents can leave victims with extremely serious injuries, as motorcyclists are not protected in any way by the body of the vehicle they are operating. Motorcyclists can easily be thrown from their bikes, often resulting in secondary injury when they come into contact with the ground or other vehicles. In many cases, people injured in motorcycle accidents develop serious medical complications that may affect them for years or even decades after an accident occurred.
Providing valuable legal representation to individuals injured in motorcycle accidents in the Vancouver area
In many instances, people who are hurt in motorcycle accidents that occur in BC are legally entitled to financial compensation for both their economic and non-economic losses. In most cases, victims of motorcycle accidents who retain a lawyer obtain significantly more compensation than those who choose to represent themselves, so it is very important for victims to retain legal counsel as soon as possible.
Motorcycle accidents can leave victims with extremely serious injuries
The injuries that people sustain in motorcycle accidents can vary greatly depending how the accident occurred. Some of the more common injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents include the following:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Lacerations
- Accidental amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Crush injuries
- Sprains
- Nerve injuries
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you should seek medical attention immediately. Once you determine that your condition is stable, contact a lawyer to retain legal representation.
Contact McLarty Wolf today to schedule a free consultation with a BC motorcycle accident lawyer
People who have been hurt in motorcycle accidents can be left with substantial medical expenses, lost income, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. The BC motorcycle accident lawyers of McLarty Wolf are committed to helping people who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others recover compensation and move on from their injuries. Ross McLarty has been a motorcyclist for many years and understands how motorcycle accidents can occur as a result of other people’s negligence. To discuss your case with one of our personal injury lawyers, please call our office today at 604-688-9542 or send us an email at info@mclartywolf.com.
