Asheville Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Fiercely Advocating for Those Injured in Motorcycle Accidents
Because of our pleasant weather and beautiful scenery, motorcycling is popular in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast region of the United States. Unfortunately, careless and distracted motorists can put you at constant risk of a serious motorcycle crash.
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident, Hensley Cloninger & Greer applies more than 30 years of trial experience to help you get the justice you deserve. We pursue compensation for your personal injuries and the damage done to your bike.
How Wearing the Right Equipment Can Help Protect You from Injuries
North Carolina’s universal helmet laws require all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet. Complying with this law protects your brain from injury and preserves your legal rights if you are involved in an accident.
In addition to a helmet, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends other important gear for riders, including:
- Face shield and eye protection, which may be part of the helmet
- Gloves that help you control your bike
- Long-sleeved jacket and long pants made of abrasion-resistant material
- Over-ankle boots with good grip for footrests and road
- Colorful, reflective clothing to improve your visibility to motorists
Reasons for Motorcycle Wrecks
Even if you wear the right equipment and take every precaution, you can still be struck by a reckless driver and suffer severe injuries, including spinal damage, head trauma, road rash, fractures, and amputations. Some motorists report not having seen the motorcyclist until it was too late, a problem made worse when distracted drivers take their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, or their minds off driving. For this reason, multitasking drivers who use the phone, text, eat, drink, discipline children, or read a navigation system present a substantial hazard to even the most careful motorcyclists.
Poor road conditions can affect drivers of any size vehicle, but a motorcyclist is put at even higher risk of an accident because of preventable roadway problems such as:
- Potholes
- Uneven pavement
- Missing stop signs
- Broken traffic signals
- Dim streetlamps
- Road debris
- Glass or metal shards
- Uncovered manholes
Recover Damages for Your Injuries & Your Motorcycle
We investigate these potential causes of your wreck to determine whether the municipal or state government is liable. Let our firm assist you in recovering the compensation you deserve after a motorcycle wreck.
Call Hensley Cloninger & Greer at (828) 383-8414 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation and discuss your claim in detail.
