Motorcycle accidents frequently occur in and around Fernley, and many of those accidents result in devastating injuries. When another party’s negligence causes or contributes to a motorcycle accident, they should be held accountable for the damages caused.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, you need the assistance of an experienced Fernley motorcycle accident lawyer with a proven record of success. At Benson & Bingham, our personal injury attorneys have been fighting for the rights of injured Nevada riders for more than 25 years and have secured over $600 million for our clients.
Call (702) 382-9797 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Fernley motorcycle accident claim.
Why Choose Benson & Bingham
- Over $600 million recovered for injured Nevadans over more than 25 years, including motorcycle accident victims who were initially offered settlements far below the true value of their claims.
- Our Reno office serves Fernley and all of northern Nevada directly, without requiring travel to Las Vegas for top-tier personal injury representation.
- Direct access to your attorney from your first call through the final resolution of your case. No case managers, no middlemen, no delays when you have questions.
- Trial-ready case preparation on every file we accept. Insurance companies settle more fairly when they know the opposing firm is prepared and willing to go to court, and we always are.
- Contingency fee representation with no upfront cost. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
How Most Fernley Motorcycle Accidents Happen
Motorcycle accidents in and around Fernley occur for various reasons. Left-turn collisions are among the most common and most catastrophic motorcycle accidents in our area. US-95 Alternate, which runs through the community of Fernley and connects to residential and commercial areas, is one of the corridors where this type of collision has occurred.
Under NRS 486.331, a motorcyclist on a Nevada highway is entitled to the same rights as the driver of any other motor vehicle, including the right to proceed through an intersection without being struck by a driver who failed to yield.
Unsafe lane changes and merging failures are a serious hazard along I-80, where Fernley riders share high-speed freeway lanes with passenger vehicles and commercial traffic. Motorcycles are more easily lost in blind spots than passenger vehicles, and a driver who changes lanes without adequately checking mirrors can force a rider into a dangerous evasive maneuver or strike the motorcycle directly. Under NRS 486.341, every motorcycle is entitled to the full use of its traffic lane, and no other driver may operate their vehicle in a manner that deprives the motorcycle of that use.
Distracted and impaired driving is a contributing factor in motorcycle accidents throughout Nevada, and Fernley is no exception. Drivers using phones, adjusting navigation systems, or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs react more slowly to the presence of motorcycles and are less likely to notice a rider approaching from a distance.
Road-hazard and surface-condition accidents are more prevalent in rural and semi-rural environments like Fernley than in urban settings, where road maintenance is more frequent.
Rear-end collisions, in which a following driver fails to slow or stop before reaching a rider who has braked or slowed at an intersection or hazard, also occur along Fernley’s roads and the approaches to I-80 interchanges. At highway speeds, a rear-end collision involving a motorcycle produces injuries of an entirely different magnitude than the same collision between two passenger vehicles.
Damages Fernley Motorcycle Accident Victims Can Recover
In a successful motorcycle accident claim, you can recover economic damages such as current and future medical costs, lost wages, property damage, and other financial losses and expenses. You can also recover non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible costs.
In rare cases, such as if a drunk driver causes your accident, you could be awarded punitive damages in addition to economic and non-economic damages.
At Benson & Bingham, our Fernley motorcycle accident lawyer will leave no stone unturned and work diligently to recover every dollar you are entitled to.
Why You Should Hire a Fernley Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Insurance companies routinely attempt to shift blame to motorcycle riders and will use every tactic to deny, delay, and devalue your claim. An experienced Fernley motorcycle accident lawyer will know how to build your strongest case, hold the insurance companies accountable, and help you secure the full value of your case.
Your chances of a positive outcome are much greater when a Fernley motorcycle accident lawyer is in your corner.
Contact Benson & Bingham Today
At Benson & Bingham, our Fernley motorcycle accident lawyers can help you recover maximum compensation for your claim. Call us today at (702) 382-9797, or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your motorcycle accident claim.