ST. LOUIS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Most motorcycle accidents in St. Louis happen because someone is negligent. While motorcyclists can contribute to wrecks, other drivers usually set the stage for these types of auto accidents. Some common contributing factors include speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, following too closely, and making unsafe or illegal turns. 

When another driver is negligent, you can hold them legally accountable for the consequences of the motorcycle crash.

To file a successful claim and have a strong case, fault must be proven. This means that the party responsible for causing the motorcycle crash must have breached a duty or level of care that otherwise would have prevented the accident and associated injuries. To prove fault in a motorcycle accident, the following must be true:

• Duty: The defendant (driver or operator of another motor vehicle) failed to uphold their legal obligation to act in a way that would avoid injuries to another party.
• Breach of Duty: The defendant breached their duty of care or legal obligation to act in a way that would not injure others. This must be legally established to hold the defendant or their insurance company liable for damages that occurred from the traffic collision.
• Causation: To seek full compensation for damages, it must be proven that the crash was the cause of injuries.
• Damages: Physical or emotional damages must have resulted from the accident for the victim to pursue compensation.

In Missouri, the burden of proof sits on the plaintiff’s (the victim’s) shoulders. You need to prove your case by a preponderance of evidence, which means that your claim is more likely true than not.

Our Missouri motorcycle accident attorneys will carefully investigate your accident, interview witnesses, work closely with experts, gather evidence, and work hard to build a strong and persuasive claim on your behalf.