If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver, a motorcycle defect, or unsafe roads or hazards, you may be entitled to file a claim for damages to cover your injuries.

The Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC has helped many vehicle accident victims in Wichita city, Sedgwick County and throughout the state of Kansas to receive substantial settlements and awards. Our firm's motorcycle accident attorneys have the credentials and experience to develop the critical evidence necessary to win your claim. With fair monetary compensation, you can meet the challenge of recovery and worry less about financial losses. At the Law Office of Paul Hogan LLC, we believe that achieving justice on behalf of the injured victim is the highest and best expression of the art of practicing law.

Serious motorcycle wrecks have been steadily rising since 1997 due to a ninety percent surge in cycle sales and the newer, faster, and bigger machines. Many motorcycle accidents are caused by the recklessness and carelessness of other drivers, or the failure of motorists to identify and recognize motorcycles in traffic. A quarter of motorcycle accidents occur when a motorcycle crashes into a stationary object. Two-thirds of accidents happen in collisions with other vehicles (usually a car). Other mishaps are caused by defective or dangerous products and the manufacturer's "failure to warn" about the safe operation of the cycle and the dangers that are inherent in motorcycling. Poorly maintained property and roads are also contributing factors to a number of bike accidents.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or have lost someone to a cycle-related death, an attorney can help protect your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation to which you're entitled. Under Kansas law, if the careless or reckless actions of another party cause injury or death, the victims or families are entitled to recover damages that include money for medical care (past and future,) loss of income and potential income, property loss, and pain and suffering. In order to be eligible for a damage aware, your attorney must be able to:

• Prove any negligence on the part of others involved in the accident. Negligence may include reckless or inattentive drivers or badly maintained property and roads.
• Establish any liability for defective motorcycle components or design problems and hold the manufacturer and/or the distributor accountable for compensation. Think in terms of the numerous motorcycle recalls due to brakes that fail, defective tires, bolts that snap and any number of other production or design flaws.
• Negotiate a fair settlement with insurance companies. Prior to accepting any offers from an insurance company, discuss your situation with an attorney at The Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC. Our attorneys know Kansas law, the legal system and how to work effectively with insurance representatives.
• Be prepared to fight aggressively if an inadequate settlement offer is made.

If you are in an accident and are able, record the contact information of everyone involved in the motorcycle accident including witnesses. Exchange insurance information, and review the police report if possible. Document the details of the accident including: weather, road conditions, and number and types of vehicles. Diagrams of the motorcycle accident can help insurance companies make the correct conclusions as to cause and fault.