Arkansas Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Motorcyclists seldom the cause of accidents

According to the Arkansas State Police, there were 1,585 motorcycle accidents in 2009.  Those accidents caused 1,333 non-fatal injuries and 74 fatalities.  In 2007, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated motorcyclists, per mile travelled, have 37 times the fatality rate of automobile drivers. 

The chances of injury—or death—from a motorcycle accident are too high. And contrary to popular belief, most motorcycle accidents are the fault of automobile or truck drivers¾not motorcyclists.

Trust an experienced Arkansas motorcycle accident lawyer

The motorcycle accident attorneys at Martin & Kieklak Law Firm have significant, successful experience representing clients seriously injured in vehicle accidents including the following:

Automobile accidents

Trucking accidents

Motorcycle accidents

While a motorcycle offers a unique experience and economy—it also offers little protection from the road, the environment, and other cars during an accident. 

Motorcycle accident injuries

The lack of cab on a motorcycle, and sometimes the lack of helmet on a rider, leave nothing between the fragile human body and injury in a motorcycle accident.  Too common motorcycle accident injuries include:

Head and brain injury: Impact of the head with the road and other objects causes serious injury to the skull and delicate brain tissue. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from penetration of the skull and brain, or from shearing and twisting of axons, or white matter, during the violent movements of a motorcycle or other vehicle accident. Helmet use reduces the frequency and severity of damage to the face, head and brain.

Back and spine injury: Even a low-speed collision can cause disabling rider injury. Our laywers fight aggressively to acheive compensation for individuals who suffer spinal cord injurys (SCI) in motorcycle accidents. SCI is usually permanent and often causes varying forms of paralysis including paraplegia and quadriplegia.

Wrongful death: Due to the vulnerability of motorcycles, riders often suffer multiple serious injuries that may result in death.

Follow these tips to reduce the risk of motorcycle accidents

The Martin & Kieklak Law Firm believes that preventing  motorcycle accidents is better than pursuing compensation for injuries resulting from one.  Tips for riders to reduce motorcycle collisions include:

• Wear a helmet
• Know your motorcycle and your skill
• Do not drive impaired
• Assume car and truck operators are distracted
• Drive well and drive safe

Accidents will happen—unfortunately more often to motorcycle riders.  If injured in Arkansas, talk to our accident attorneys.  Often perceived as thrill seekers not deserving of proper respect, injured riders need strong, skilled representation to protect their rights—and achieve maximum compensation for injuries suffered due to the negligence of others.

Skilled legal help when you are injured

From offices in Fayetteville, our accident lawyers serve clients throughout Arkansas injured in motorcycle accidents and other collisions. 

Let us fight for you. Contact Martin & Kieklak online today or call 800-633-2160 to discuss your case.