When a motorcycle is struck by a passenger vehicle, the rider almost always bears the worst of it. Without the protection a car provides, even moderate-speed collisions can produce fractures, traumatic brain injuries, severe road rash, and life-altering harm. Recovery from a serious motorcycle crash often takes months or years — and the legal claim that follows is rarely straightforward. At Shapiro Freitas, we represent injured riders and the families of those killed in motorcycle collisions, working to secure the compensation they need to move forward.
The Challenges Riders Face After a Crash
Motorcycle cases come with obstacles that ordinary auto claims do not. Insurance adjusters frequently assume — and try to convince juries — that the rider must have been speeding, weaving through traffic, or otherwise responsible for the collision. Even when the evidence clearly points to the other driver, that underlying suspicion has to be overcome through careful case preparation, credible witnesses, and documented medical care.
Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases We Handle
We represent clients in motorcycle crashes involving:
- Left-turn collisions, where a driver turned directly into the rider’s path
- Rear-end impacts at intersections, stop signs, and traffic signals
- Lane-change crashes and blind-spot incidents
- Drivers who failed to yield or ran a red light
- Distracted, impaired, or fatigued drivers
- Hit-and-run collisions
- Single-vehicle accidents caused by road defects, debris, or unsafe conditions
- Catastrophic injuries, including brain and spinal cord trauma
- Wrongful death claims arising from fatal motorcycle crashes
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist matters
Each case involves a different set of facts, and the strongest motorcycle claims are built on a thorough early investigation of the scene, the vehicles, and the parties involved.
How Shapiro Freitas Approaches Motorcycle Cases
Our team works with accident reconstruction experts when the facts require it, gathers physical evidence and witness statements before they disappear, and develops the medical record so that the full extent of the injuries is documented and defensible. We handle motorcycle cases on a contingency basis — meaning no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
Contact Shapiro Freitas Today
If you or a family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact Shapiro Freitas to schedule a confidential consultation. Early involvement allows us to preserve evidence, manage communications with the insurance carrier, and protect your rights from the start.