Edmonton Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Free Consultation: Motorcycle Accidents
Bikers often suffer serious injuries in motorcycle accidents. I am Joseph A. Nagy, an experienced Edmonton motorcycle accident lawyer. I have resolved thousands of personal injury claims. My firm, Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law, deals exclusively with people injured in motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycle accidents. We serve clients throughout central and northern Alberta.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, I urge you contact me as soon as possible after your accident.
- I am very familiar with the case law for motorcycle collision injuries.
- I will ensure your injury claim includes all the damages you can obtain from the insurance company.
- I will make sure the insurance company pays you the maximum compensation you deserve.
- I will answer all your questions, protect your interests, and be your powerful ally throughout the injury claim process.
Call (780) 760-4878 (HURT) or contact me personally to ask for a free consultation. We can discuss the specifics facts of your motorcycle accident. I know I can help you. The consultation is free. I will evaluate your injury claim, but you are under no obligation to hire me.
What is your injury claim worth?
Find out! Meet with one of our experienced injury lawyers.
We will evaluate your injury claim.
We will recommend a strategy to help you receive maximum compensation.
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Motorcycle Accident FAQs
What is a motorcycle accident lawyer?
A motorcycle accident lawyer is a personal injury lawyer with significant experience representing people injured in motorcycle accidents. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, look for a qualified Alberta motorcycle accident lawyer who knows:
- relevant Alberta laws and regulations
- case law decisions that may affect your compensation
- the insurance companies handling your case and how they handle claims
- how to claim for all damages and maximize the compensation you receive from the insurance company.
How important is the personal injury lawyer’s experience with motorcycle accidents?
Personal injury lawyers that regularly deal with motorcycle injury claims will know what to do if:
- the vehicle driver claims the motorcyclist wasn’t visible or was speeding
- experts are needed to analyze the evidence in police reports, eyewitness accounts, etc.
- establishing fault is a challenge
- insurance companies offer low (unfair) compensation.
Learn how I use personal injury experts to build winning injury cases for my clients.
What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents in Alberta?
In Alberta, the most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
- driver error (e.g. unsafe lane changes) on the part of the motorcycle operator and / or the driver of another vehicle
- impairment (e.g. drugs or alcohol)
- condition of the motorcycle or other vehicle (e.g. worn tires, non-functioning signal lights)
- road conditions (e.g. potholes, loose gravel, mud)
- weather conditions (e.g. visibility or slippery road conditions cause by rain or snow in Spring and Fall).
What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents due to driver error in Alberta?
- run off the road
- following too closely
- improper turn
- improper passing
- left of the centre line
- improper lane changes
- traffic signal, uncontrolled intersection, and stop sign violations.
Male motorcycle operators under 25 and, in particular, 16-17 year old male operators are most likely to be involved in accidents.
What are the most common injuries from motorcycle accidents in Alberta?
- head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
- broken bones (orthopedic injuries)
- roach rash, including soft tissue injuries or minor injuries
- spinal and spinal cord injuries.
Motorcycle operators are also involved in a large number of fatal casualty accidents, which can result in wrongful death claims. In Alberta, 31 people were killed in motorcycle collisions in 2020. Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law has many years of experience dealing with all types of injuries caused by motorcycle accidents. For more information, see Alberta traffic collision statistics.
Why is witness testimony important in motorcycle accident cases?
Witness evidence is particularly important in motorcycle accident cases. The driver who caused the collision usually claims that “the motorcyclist came out of nowhere.” Such statements imply that the motorcyclist was speeding. The reality may be that the at-fault driver simply did not see or hear the motorcycle.
If you are a motorcyclist, you already know you need to be cautious of other drivers on our highways. Drivers are used to seeing bigger vehicles and don’t notice motorcycles. In Alberta, motorbikes aren’t usually on the roads in winter. As a result, motorcycle collisions often spike when bikes reappear on our roads in May and June.
Over the course of my career, I have developed a careful questioning technique. Under my questioning, the at-fault party often admits under oath that they could not have known the motorcyclist’s speed at the time of the accident. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you can call me and ask for a free consultation.
Motorcycle Safety Resources
- Government of Alberta, Motorcycle Safety
- Government of Alberta, Rider’s Guide: motorcycles, mopeds, and power-assisted bicycles
- Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society, Spring Tips to Consider and Safety Tips
Eventually after a few months I was discharged into the care of my sister who had come to live with me.Also home care came several times a week.
During this time it was suggested i perhaps find a lawyer. Someone mentioned one , Not knowing anything about lawyers said sure. Perhaps two days latter a lawyer showed up at my house. He did what I thought lawyers did and went away. About a year later I phoned this
lawyer to see how things were moving along.
He was extremely rude, Sarcastically answering my questions . Just being weird .. I'm thinking of how do I fire this guy ? Or can I ? I don't know how any of this works. I signed a piece of paper. Was that a contract?
Nevertheless I went looking for another lawyer . Didn't want anyone working out of there car . Wanted to see a big sign listing all the partners . That's when I found Mr Nagy
Mr Nagy a pleasant man . Offered me coffee and we sat down . I telling him my story. He took the case and he took care of firing the other lawyer
Between him and his staff. They never quit till It was over compiling a file over a foot tall.
Most importantly I was always greeted with a pleasant smile and happy to be working for you attitude. Every question I asked , be it on the phone or in person . Was carefully explained in such a manor that I understood at all times what was happening with my case. Causing me to learn to trust Mr Nagy and his staff.
I clearly remember him saying no that's not enough. Sending the insurance lawyers to renegotiate. I remember his saying. NO I want it all. We did get it all. A few days ago handed me a check for several hundred thousand dollars. It doesn't give me back the women I love.. But it does help me to live as normal as I can with my injuries Thanks Joe and Nicole and God bless you
Emile Pellerin
