Albany Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
A motorcycle accident can leave you with severe pain, expensive medical bills, and permanent disabilities. Our experienced Albany motorcycle accident lawyers have over 44 years of experience and have recovered over $2 billion in compensation for our injured clients. Experience makes all the difference. Call us today at (229) 800-4591 and put our experience to work for you.
Drivers have a duty to watch for motorcycles and give them enough space, but many don’t pay attention. Whether a driver turns in front of you, merges into you, or hits you from behind, the risk of a serious or fatal injury is high for the rider. Insurance adjusters and law enforcement often treat motorcyclists unfairly and assume they are at fault without a proper investigation. When you have Farah & Farah on your side, you get a team of supportive advocates who care about you and are willing to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Albany, GA
Having an experienced motorcycle accident attorney on your side gives you a fair chance against insurance companies. These wealthy corporations hire expensive lawyers to undermine motorcycle accident injury claims. We’ve been protecting you and your family since 1979, and insurance companies know we can beat them in court.
When you hire our Albany personal injury attorneys to represent you, you get our whole law firm. We work as a team, so you’re not limited to the skills and experience of just one attorney. You’ll receive friendly, personalized representation from our small, community-centered motorcycle accident law firm in Albany, GA, but with the full resources of Farah & Farah.
When you’re our client, you’re family. We will fight with everything we have until you get the results you deserve. Our results are no accident. Caring, understanding, and hard work are how we win.
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We Do the Hard Work So You Can Recover
As part of the Farah family, you’ll be able to focus on recovery while we do everything else, including:
- Investigate your accident, identify the parties responsible, and gather evidence.
- Help you find a doctor and coordinate your medical care.
- Calculate your case value.
- Deal with the insurance company and negotiate the settlement you deserve.
- File your motorcycle accident lawsuit on time.
- Take your case to court if the insurance company refuses to pay full compensation.
We’ll accept your calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We know that accidents don’t stop Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m., so neither do we. The initial consultation is free, and we charge no upfront fees. You only pay if we win.
We Care About Our Clients and the Albany Community
We put people first, and that commitment extends beyond the four walls of our law office. We feel a moral obligation to give back to the communities where we live and work. Our lawyers support many worthy causes, including local schools, food banks, legal aid, and community events.
As a firm, we provide college scholarships to high school seniors in Florida and Georgia through our Empowering Greatness Program. In 2024, we held our first annual laptop giveaway. We awarded five Georgia high school students with laptop computers valued at up to $1,000.
We Get Glowing Reviews from Our Albany Clients
Our clients are thrilled with the attentive, caring support we provide and the results we obtain. Below are just a few examples of the client testimonials we’ve received:
“Thomas McCoy was wonderful at handling my case. He got the maximum for my wife and myself, kept us updated and posted as everything moved along, and each time he made contact with either of us, it was great news. He was definitely a blessing to the both of us, and we are very happy he represented us. Honestly, I doubt anybody could've done better. Thank you for everything, Thomas.”
“Very easy to talk with someone, respectful and understanding. Always give you a call back when you leave a message. Stays on top of the case no matter what and answers any questions no matter what. I recommend Farah & Farah to anyone.”
“I hired Farah & Farah after I was injured in an auto accident and was assigned Mr. Thomas McCoy-Urrutia. He has been a godsend! You've never had a more compassionate and responsive attorney. I highly recommend him and the services of Farah & Farah.”
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Motorcycle Accident?
Compensation for a motorcycle accident may include economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are compensation for the financial losses caused by the accident, and non-economic damages are compensation for losses to your quality of life. Examples of economic and non-economic damages include:
- Medical expenses.
- Future medical expenses.
- Lost wages.
- Lost earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional distress.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
What If My Loved One Has Died from a Motorcycle Crash?
Our Albany car accident attorneys will help you get through this difficult time. You may be eligible for compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Compensation may include economic damages such as your loved one’s probable lifetime earnings had they survived, funeral expenses, and your loved one’s medical expenses. You may also be eligible for non-economic damages, such as loss of companionship, loss of consortium, loss of parental guidance, and loss of love and affection.
How Much Is My Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?
The value of your motorcycle accident claim will vary based on the details of your case. The most important influencing factors include the severity of your injuries, the pain your injuries cause, the cost of your medical care, and how your injury affects your earnings. We’ve won substantial settlements and verdicts in motorcycle accident cases, including:
- $5 million for the family of a man killed in a motorcycle accident.
- $1 million for a motorcycle passenger who was struck by a truck.
- $760,000 for the family of a wife killed in a collision with a dump truck while riding a motorcycle.
- $400,000 for a motorcycle rider who was struck by a car, resulting in leg injuries.
- $250,000 for a motorcycle rider severely injured by a driver pulling out in front of our client.
Can I Recover Compensation if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
You may be entitled to compensation regardless of whether you were wearing a helmet. However, if you suffer a head injury, the insurance company will say your injuries are your fault. Georgia’s comparative negligence law allows you to recover damages if you are less than 50 percent at fault, but your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of fault. Our medical and forensic experts can determine how much a helmet would have protected you and prove the insurance company is wrong about your share of fault.
Georgia’s Motorcycle Accident Laws Could Impact Your Accident Claim
Georgia law gives motorcycle riders the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as the drivers of any other motor vehicle. Consequently, drivers and riders owe each other a duty of care. The duty of care includes following traffic laws, paying attention, and taking reasonable measures to avoid accidents.
State law provides specific safety requirements for motorcycle riders. Georgia’s universal helmet law requires all riders to wear approved helmets while riding motorcycles. You must also wear eye protection unless your motorcycle has a windshield. You must face forward with both hands on the handlebars.
You’re entitled to the full use of your lane. You may share your lane with one additional rider, but lane splitting with other vehicles or riding between lanes is illegal.
Insurance companies may accuse you of breaking the law to minimize the compensation they must pay. Our motorcycle accident attorneys know the Georgia motorcycle laws. We can refute improper insurance company allegations and hold the real culprits accountable.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Motorcycle Accident?
Multiple parties may be liable for your motorcycle accident in Albany, such as the following:
- Automobile drivers
- Trucking companies
- Other motorcycle riders
- Motorcycle part manufacturers
- Government entities
We work with accident reconstructionists to uncover the factors that contributed to your accident so we can identify the responsible parties and maximize your compensation.
“In motorcycle crashes, it's especially important to gather as much evidence from the scene as possible. That's because a lot of people have preconceived notions about people that ride motorcycles and so it's important to gather as much evidence early on. So that may be going to the scene, taking photographs, interviewing witnesses, and taking your court statements to show that the rider was the one who was operating his vehicle safely and it was the other driver that ultimately caused the crash.”
We Handle All Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases in Albany, GA
According to the NHTSA, the most common type of motorcycle collision involving a second vehicle is when a left-turning car pulls out in front of a motorcycle. Motorcycle accidents are also common when drivers tailgate motorcycles and rear-end them, merge into them while switching lanes, open car doors in front of them, or T-bone them in an intersection. Speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving by automobile drivers contribute to many of these accidents. We handle all types of motorcycle accidents in Albany.
How Long Do I Have To File A Claim For My Motorcycle Accident Case?
The Georgia personal injury statute of limitations requires you to file your motorcycle accident lawsuit within two years of the accident or death. This deadline applies to most cases, with few exceptions. If you miss the deadline, you’ll lose the right to pursue damages. In addition, your attorney will need access to evidence that may only be available briefly. The sooner you start your claim, the stronger your case. Don’t wait—speak with us today.
Let Team Farah Help with Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
Our Albany motorcycle accident lawyers are ready to fight for you. With over 44 years of experience and more than $2 billion in case results, you can count on us to get you the results you deserve. Contact us online today or call (229) 800-4591, and let us go to work for you.
Why Choose Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Albany, GA
We Get Glowing Reviews from Our Albany Clients
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Motorcycle Accident?
Georgia’s Motorcycle Accident Laws Could Impact Your Accident Claim
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Motorcycle Accident?
We Handle All Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases in Albany, GA
How Long Do I Have To File A Claim For My Motorcycle Accident Case?
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