Many times automobile and truck drivers simply do not notice motorcycles on the roadway or do not respect the motorcycle’s roadway rights. In fact, statistically, most accidents involving motorcycles are the fault of the automobile or truck driver. That may be the case in your motorcycle accident. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident you need a lawyer who understands the law and who will work to maximize your financial recovery. Be careful when dealing with an insurance company. Insurance companies will try to settle with you quickly without a lawyer and pay you less than what you are entitled to. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident make no statements and call the Law Offices of John R. Reeves, PC for immediate action on your case.
Motorcycle accident claims
Motorcycle riders are especially vulnerable in a crash, and injuries are often severe. Common causes include drivers failing to see a motorcycle when turning or changing lanes, and road hazards. Mississippi requires motorcycle riders to wear a helmet, and insurers sometimes argue about the rider’s own conduct.
The law offices of john r. reeves, pc represents injured riders and families of riders killed in crashes. Most claims must be filed within three years (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49), so it is important to preserve evidence and get advice early.
Talk with a Jackson, Mississippi lawyer
Have questions about motorcycle accident? Call (601) 355-9600 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or send us a message to arrange a confidential consultation.
Our only office: 355 S. State Street, Jackson, MS 39201, next to the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. We serve clients throughout Jackson and central Mississippi.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every situation depends on its own facts, and reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.