Maximizing damages for injured motorcyclists across Georgia — medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care.
Georgia Motorcycle Injury Compensation Attorney
Motorcycle accidents produce some of the most severe injuries seen in personal injury law. Without the protective shell of a passenger vehicle, riders suffer catastrophic road rash, traumatic brain injuries, compound fractures, spinal cord damage, and amputations at dramatically higher rates. The medical costs alone can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, and many victims face permanent disability that prevents them from ever returning to their previous occupation. Georgia law entitles injured motorcyclists to full compensation for every category of damages caused by another driver's negligence.
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-4, motorcycle accident victims can recover special damages (economic losses) including all past and future medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, property damage, and rehabilitation costs. General damages (non-economic losses) under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-6 cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and loss of consortium for spouses. In cases involving drunk driving, racing, or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may also be available under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1.
Insurance companies routinely attempt to reduce motorcycle accident claims by invoking Georgia's helmet defense. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-315, failure to wear a helmet may be introduced as evidence of comparative negligence. However, the helmet defense only applies to head injuries and does not reduce compensation for broken bones, internal injuries, or road rash. Under Georgia's modified comparative negligence rule (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33), you can still recover damages as long as you are less than 50% at fault. Attorney Jonathan Overman fights aggressively to minimize any fault attributed to the rider.
Do not accept the insurance company's first offer. Contact Overbird Law at (678) 251-8575 for a free case evaluation. We handle motorcycle accident compensation claims throughout Newnan, Coweta County, and all of Georgia on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Injured in a motorcycle crash? We fight the insurance companies to get you every dollar you deserve. No fees unless we win.
Maximizing Your Recovery
Insurance adjusters use tactics to minimize motorcycle claims. We handle all negotiations, counter lowball offers, and demand full value for your injuries and losses.
Georgia's helmet law can affect your claim, but only for head injuries. We build arguments to limit or eliminate any comparative fault related to helmet use.
Motorcycle injuries often require years of follow-up surgeries, therapy, and adaptive equipment. We work with medical experts to calculate your full lifetime care costs.
When the at-fault driver was drunk, texting, or engaged in reckless behavior, we pursue punitive damages under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1 to punish their misconduct.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review.
