MASSACHUSETTS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER
The driver never saw you, and that matters.
Most motorcycle crashes happen because a driver failed to see the rider, and the injuries are often severe. Massachusetts law lets an injured rider hold that driver fully accountable.
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A Massachusetts motorcycle accident lawyer fights bias.
Motorcyclists face a double burden after a crash. First, the injuries are usually serious, because a rider has almost no protection in a collision with a car or truck. Second, riders face a bias that other crash victims do not, an assumption that the motorcyclist must have been speeding or riding recklessly, even when the driver simply failed to look. Most motorcycle crashes are caused by the other driver, often turning left across a rider’s path or changing lanes without checking.
Overcoming that bias takes evidence and advocacy. A Massachusetts motorcycle accident lawyer reconstructs the crash, gathers the witness and scene evidence, and makes sure the rider is not unfairly blamed. Because motorcycles are not covered by the personal injury protection that applies to cars, identifying the right insurance is also critical. Larson Law represents injured riders across Massachusetts at no upfront cost.
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Riders deserve a lawyer who gets it.
- We handle motorcycle crash claims for riders across Massachusetts
- We push back hard against the bias that blames the rider
- We reconstruct the crash and lock down the scene evidence
- We find every policy, including your own uninsured motorist coverage
- Attorney Daniel J. Larson prepares every case as if it may be tried
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Massachusetts law protects riders, not just drivers.
Why fault and bias decide these cases
Most motorcycle crashes are caused by another driver’s failure to yield or to see the rider, yet insurers often try to shift blame onto the motorcyclist. Massachusetts comparative negligence under MGL Chapter 231 Section 85 lets an injured rider recover as long as they were not more than half at fault, with the award reduced by their share. Strong scene evidence is what keeps an unfair blame argument from cutting a fair recovery.
Insurance and the helmet question
Massachusetts requires riders to wear helmets, and insurers sometimes raise helmet use to dispute a claim, but failing to defeat that argument does not bar recovery when another driver caused the crash. Motorcycles are also excluded from the no-fault personal injury protection that covers cars, so a rider usually recovers from the at-fault driver’s liability coverage and from their own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, which makes finding every policy important.
The deadline to bring a claim
Most motorcycle injury claims must be filed within three years under MGL Chapter 260 Section 2A, and for an injured minor the clock is paused under MGL Chapter 260 Section 7. Acting early preserves the scene evidence these cases depend on.
Massachusetts motorcycle accidents turn serious fast.
Where motorcycle crashes happen in Massachusetts
Riders are struck most often at intersections, where drivers turn left across an oncoming motorcycle or pull out without seeing it, and on highways during lane changes. Busy corridors around Boston and the I-93, I-95, and I-495 routes see frequent crashes, but rural roads bring their own dangers from gravel, curves, and limited sightlines. Spring and summer, when more riders are out, bring the highest numbers. In most of these crashes, the driver, not the rider, was at fault.
Serious injuries and statewide help
Because a rider is so exposed, motorcycle crashes often cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, fractures, road rash, and amputations that require long recovery. Larson Law represents injured riders throughout Massachusetts, from Boston and Worcester to the South Shore, North Shore, and Cape, and works to make sure a rider is judged on the facts, not on a stereotype.
A claim should cover every serious injury.
Motorcycle injuries tend to be severe, and the costs reach well past the first hospital stay. A claim can cover past and future medical care, lost wages and earning capacity, the cost of long rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and the lasting effects of a serious injury such as a brain or spinal injury, scarring, or amputation.
Medical Bills and Future Care
Lost Wages and Earning Capacity
Pain, Suffering, and Scarring
Wrongful Death of a Loved One
What to do after a motorcycle crash.
Get medical care and keep records
See a doctor the same day, even if you feel only shaken, because some injuries surface later and your medical records tie the harm to the incident. Keep every bill, note, and receipt that you receive.
Document the scene and the cause
Photograph what hurt you, the vehicles, the hazard, or the whole scene, and collect the names and numbers of anyone who saw it happen. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurer just yet, either.
Talk to a lawyer before the insurer
Before you accept any offer or sign any release, have a lawyer review the cause and the long term cost of your care. An early review protects the evidence and the deadline that controls your recovery.
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Reach a Massachusetts motorcycle accident lawyer free.
After a motorcycle crash you deserve a lawyer who will not let you be blamed for someone else’s mistake. A Massachusetts motorcycle accident lawyer can reconstruct the crash, find every insurance policy that applies, and explain what your claim may be worth, all at no cost to you. If a crash proved fatal, the rider’s family may bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Chapter 229. There is no fee unless we win, so reach out today for a free, private case review.
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Motorcycle injury questions, answered.
Do I have a claim if a driver hit me?
Very likely, if the driver’s carelessness caused the crash. Most motorcycle collisions happen because a driver failed to yield, turned left across the rider’s path, or changed lanes without looking. If that describes your crash, you may have a strong claim against the driver and their insurer. The bias against riders makes evidence important, so a free review with a lawyer who handles these cases is the best first step.
What if the insurer says I was speeding?
That is a common tactic, and it does not have to control your case. Insurers often assume a rider was speeding even without proof. Crash reconstruction, scene measurements, vehicle damage, video, and witness accounts can establish what actually happened. Even if you share some fault, Massachusetts lets you recover as long as you were not more than half responsible under MGL Chapter 231 Section 85.
Does not wearing a helmet end my claim?
No. Massachusetts requires riders to wear helmets, and an insurer may raise helmet use to argue about certain injuries, but it does not bar your claim when another driver caused the crash. The driver who hit you is still responsible for the collision. A lawyer can address a helmet argument with medical evidence about which injuries it would or would not have affected, and keep it from unfairly reducing your recovery.
Who pays for my injuries after a crash?
Usually the at-fault driver’s liability insurance, plus your own coverage. Because motorcycles are excluded from the personal injury protection that covers cars in Massachusetts, a rider typically recovers from the at-fault driver’s bodily injury coverage and, when that is not enough or the driver is uninsured, from their own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Finding every applicable policy is one of the most valuable things a lawyer does early.
Why are motorcycle cases treated differently?
Two reasons: the injuries and the bias. Riders are far more exposed than drivers, so crashes tend to cause severe, costly injuries. And riders face an unfair assumption that they must have been reckless, which insurers exploit. On top of that, the insurance rules differ because motorcycles are not covered by no-fault PIP. Handling these cases well means overcoming the bias with evidence and knowing how the coverage works.
How long do I have to file a claim in Massachusetts?
Most motorcycle injury claims must be filed within three years of the crash under MGL Chapter 260 Section 2A. The deadline can be shorter if a government vehicle is involved, and it is paused for an injured minor under MGL Chapter 260 Section 7. Because scene evidence fades quickly, it is best to act well before the deadline.
What if I was partly at fault?
You can still recover as long as you were not more than half to blame. Under MGL Chapter 231 Section 85, your compensation is reduced by your share of fault but not eliminated unless that share passes fifty percent. Because insurers tend to overstate a rider’s fault, having a lawyer gather the evidence and present the real picture can make a significant difference in the outcome.
What is a motorcycle accident claim worth?
It depends on the severity of the injuries. Value reflects medical care, lost wages and earning capacity, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and lasting effects like brain or spinal injuries, scarring, or amputation, which are common in motorcycle crashes. Because these injuries are often serious and permanent, a careful claim accounts for future costs. A lawyer can evaluate value after reviewing the crash and the medical picture.
What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?
You may still recover through your own coverage. If the at-fault driver had no insurance or too little of it, your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can step in to pay for your injuries. Many riders do not realize this coverage applies to them. A lawyer can identify and pursue every policy available, which is often the difference between a frustrating dead end and a real recovery after a crash.
What if a loved one died in a crash?
When a motorcycle crash is fatal, the rider’s close family may bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Chapter 229 for the losses they have suffered. These cases often face the same bias against riders, which makes a careful investigation essential. We handle them with care, taking on the legal work and the fight against unfair blame so the family can focus on one another.
What should I do right after a crash?
If you are able, get to safety and call the police so the crash is documented, and get medical care right away even if adrenaline is masking pain. Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and your injuries, and collect witness information. Preserve your gear and helmet. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the driver’s insurer or accepting an early offer, and speak with a lawyer before the scene evidence is lost.
How much does a motorcycle accident lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Larson Law handles motorcycle accident claims on a contingency fee, so there is no charge unless we recover money for you, and the first review is free. We advance the costs of crash reconstruction and investigation that these cases need. We only get paid from a successful result, which lets an injured rider take on the insurers without paying out of pocket while they focus on healing.
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