Topeka Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
We’re On the Side of Motorcycle Riders
Our team of Topeka motorcycle accident attorneys is here to help you recover financial compensation after being in a terrible crash. No matter how the accident occurred, we want to listen to your story and build a strong case for you.
Tell us what happened to you during a free consultation. We operate on a contingency-fee-basis, which means you don’t pay unless you win.
Call (785) 444-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Our Motorcycle Crash Case Results
Due to the vulnerability of riding a motorcycle, being in a crash can lead to serious injuries. Our Topeka motorcycle accident attorneys and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists have handled many successful cases involving motorcycles. Take a look at a few of our stories:
- $3,250,000: After our client was wrongly cited by police following a crash caused by another driver, we conducted a thorough investigation and secured millions to cover their medical expenses and other losses.
- $1,500,000: A client came to us after losing their stepfather in a motorcycle accident linked to a vehicle malfunction. We fought hard and secured the justice they deserved.
- $1,250,000: Our client suffered life-changing injuries in a motorcycle crash. Our team worked tirelessly to win compensation that provided for their medical care and recovery.
Kansas Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Motorcycle crashes frequently happen in Kansas. According to the 2023 Kansas Traffic Crash Facts, there were over 953 motorcycle accidents in the state, with 40 of those crashes ending in fatalities.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Wrecks
Motorcycle accidents happen for various reasons, mainly driver negligence. Some of the most common causes of bike wrecks include:
- Unsafe Left-Hand Turns
- Tailgating Motorcyclists
- Dooring Accidents
- Distracted Driving
Read More: How Motorcyclists Can Make Themselves More Visible
Common Injuries from Motorcycle Wrecks
The physical and emotional toll of a Topeka motorcycle crash can be devastating. Without the protection of doors, airbags, and seatbelts, bikers are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries like:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones or amputations
- Internal organ damages
- Road rash or burns
When these types of injuries occur, you need the best legal representation. Our Topeka motorcycle accident lawyers are here to help you seek the maximum settlement or jury verdict you need to pay for the medical costs and other financial losses.
Call (785) 444-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
What Compensation Can I Seek After a Motorcycle Crash?
If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident in Topeka, Kansas, you have the right to pursue compensation for your losses. You can seek both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are losses that you can measure. These can include:
- Medical expenses
- Long-term nurse care
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial expenses (in the case of a wrongful death)
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are hard-to-define losses that do not have hard costs attached to them. These can include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship or guardianship
- PTSD
- Disfigurement and scarring
Hiring a Topeka motorcycle accident attorney can help you secure the compensation you need to cover all of these losses and more.
Kansas Motorcycle Laws
Kansas Helmet Laws
According to Kansas law, anyone under the age of 18 is required to wear a Kansas DOT-approved helmet when on a motorcycle or moped. Additionally, motorcycle riders must wear eye protection unless their motorcycle has a windscreen at least 10 inches tall, measured from the center of the handlebars.
Approved eye protection includes shatterproof, impact-resistant glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.
Is Lane-Splitting Allowed in Kansas?
In Kansas, lane-splitting—the act of riding between lanes of slow or stationary traffic—is not explicitly addressed by law but is generally considered illegal. State regulations require vehicles to remain within a single lane whenever possible, which is typically interpreted as prohibiting lane-splitting.
Motorcyclists who engage in this practice may face citations for not staying in a single lane or even for reckless driving. Additionally, if an accident occurs while lane-splitting, it could increase the motorcyclist’s liability or fault.
Single Motorcycle Accident Claims
If a single-vehicle motorcycle accident results from road hazards or mechanical defects, liability may fall on the negligent entity, such as a government organization or manufacturer.
Kansas Motorcycle Accident Claims Statute of Limitations
In Kansas, you have 2 years to file a claim for a motorcycle accident. With the help of our attorneys, you can rest assured that your claim is being handled by professionals who will take on the tough legal challenges this process takes.
Read More: Motorcycle Safety Tips
Mike’s Got This! Schedule Your Free Consultation!
Dealing with a motorcycle wreck is overwhelming. With the help of our Topeka motorcycle wreck attorneys from DM Injury Law, you have the opportunity to recover the financial compensation you need to move forward. Tell us what happened over a free consultation. Remember, you don’t pay unless we win.
Call (785) 444-4444 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.
