Motorcycle Accident

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How Long Does a Motorcycle Accident Take to Settle?

Motorcycle accident claims can settle anywhere between 6 months to 1 year from the date of the accident. However, every accident is different. Whether your motorcycle accident claim settles within a couple of months, a year, or goes to trial in a few years depends on many different factors. If negligence and liability are undisputed, the chances are greater that a case will settle quickly….

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Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement Amount

The average motorcycle settlement amount is approximately $62,564.31. This figure is derived from retrieving settlement amounts in personal injury cases that were settled or won in trial in the last 7 years (between 2015 and 2022). As an average settlement amount, this number represents a statistical average payout for motorcycle accident cases. This means that settlements may be higher or lower than this number, since…

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Missouri Helmet Law for Motorcyclists

In 1967, Missouri enacted a universal helmet law which required every single person operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger to wear a helmet when traveling on Missouri highways. However, on August 28, 2020, a more relaxed helmet law went into effect, requiring instead that only certain individuals must wear a helmet when operating or riding on a motorcycle. RSMo. 302.020(2), also known as…

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10 Safety Tips for Riders & Drivers During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

“Driving a motorcycle is like flying. All your senses are alive.” Hugh Laurie There’s no denying that motorcycles are tempting, fun and fuel-efficient. But it’s also true that riding a motorcycle poses more risk than getting behind the wheel of a car. With an enormous amount of space comes tremendous responsibility for motorcycle riders and the drivers of vehicles on the road. We all invoke a personal responsibility to keep ourselves and others…

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