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Connecticut is a fault state, meaning an injured motorcycle rider can pursue compensation from the driver who caused the crash and that driver’s liability insurer. If the driver’s liability limits are not enough to cover the rider’s losses, the rider may also have access to their own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage or medical payments coverage included in their policy. The rider’s own coverage decides the outcome more often than fault does. A New Haven motorcycle accident lawyer can help you secure the compensation you are owed.
Have you or someone you love been the victim of a motorcycle accident in New Haven? If so, the adept lawyers at Weber & Rubano want you to know that you could be eligible for financial compensation. A New Haven motorcycle accident lawyer is ready to help.
When you hire a motorcycle accident lawyer from Weber & Rubano, you gain support from a New Haven motorcycle accident attorney who understands the state’s motorcycle accident laws and how to carefully manage your motorcycle accident case.
Your New Haven personal injury law firm is dedicated to advocating for the rights of people injured because of someone else’s negligence. For over 60 years, we’ve worked on behalf of victims who have suffered at the hands of careless third parties. In all the cases we try or settle, we always seek full compensation for all our clients. Get in touch with us today for your free, no-obligation case review for your motorcycle accident.
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People choose to ride motorcycles for ease of travel, to save money on gas, and to experience freedom. Unfortunately, for many motorcyclists, this freedom is cut short when they experience a motorcycle crash stemming from the negligence of a third party.
According to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Motorcycle vehicle registrations only encompass 3% of the vehicles in the United States but comprise 14% of all traffic fatalities. In 2020, there were 5,579 motorcycle riders and passenger fatalities across the U.S.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) found that at least fifty motorcyclists tragically die on Connecticut’s roadways each year. One of the worst years on record for Connecticut motorcyclists was 2021 when 68 people lost their lives as a direct result of riding a motorbike.
Connecticut’s motorcycle helmet laws mandate helmets only for riders and passengers under 18, leaving adult motorcyclists free to ride without one. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-289g(a), operators and passengers under 18 must wear protective headgear.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Connecticut, a New Haven motorcycle accident lawyer can help you seek compensation for your injuries and losses.
In motorcycle accidents, there tend to be similar crash patterns. Therefore, there are some fairly common injuries across all motorcycle accidents.
According to data from NHTSA, the most common injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents are in the lower extremities, typically broken or fractured legs. While leg injuries are most frequent, any of the following other injuries can occur in a New Haven motorcycle accident:
You, or a loved one, may be eligible for compensation. However, calculating specific dollar amounts in your case can be tough and depends on the specifics of your case. A successful claim should be based on evidence, not merely accusations. In the aftermath of a motorcycle collision, an attorney can help you understand the various forms of compensation that you can pursue under state law.
If you are a motorcycle victim and you choose to bring suit, you could seek the following damages:
In the context of the law, economic damages refer to the monetary losses suffered by a person or business as a result of some type of wrongdoing. Economic damages are intended to compensate the victim for their financial harm and make them whole again.
Examples of economic damages can include lost wages, medical expenses, and the loss of future earning capacity. These damages are typically awarded in civil cases where the actions of another party have harmed one party.
The goal of awarding economic damages is to restore the victim to their financial position before the harm occurred.
Non-economic damages, also known as general damages, are a type of compensation awarded in a legal case to compensate the injured party for intangible losses they have suffered as a result of the harm they experienced.
These damages are intended to compensate the injured party for things like pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses that are difficult to quantify in monetary terms.
Unlike economic damages, which are awarded to compensate for specific monetary losses, non-economic damages are awarded to compensate the injured party for the overall impact that the harm has had on their life.
Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are a type of compensation awarded in a legal case to punish the defendant for their misconduct and to deter similar misconduct in the future. The crime rate in New Haven is 27.64 per 1,000 residents per year, and drunk driving crashes that lead to criminal charges can potentially result in punitive damages being awarded in civil court.
Regardless of the type of damages you seek, the statute of limitations for most motorcycle personal injury cases is two years, starting from the date of the occurrence.
Every motorcycle accident in New Haven is different. How much compensation you receive depends on the details of the accident and the role you played in it.
While there is no guarantee of how much you will receive, motorcycle accident case compensation can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The most favorable way to determine a more accurate estimate is to speak with a New Haven motorcycle accident attorney.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 38a-336(a), uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage must equal the bodily injury liability limits purchased by the policyholder unless the policyholder requested lower limits in writing and signed an informed consent form.
Many riders may therefore have more UM/UIM coverage than they realize. The policy’s declarations page is the first place to check the available limits. Compensation from the at-fault driver’s liability coverage comes first.
If those limits do not cover the rider’s losses, the injured party’s own coverage specifically for underinsured motorists may address the remaining gap. For this reason, riders should notify their own insurer, even if they are initially pursuing compensation from that other party.
Unlike states with contributory negligence, meaning the injured party cannot receive any damages unless they are blameless, or pure comparative negligence, in which both parties can receive damages for the percentage they were at fault, Connecticut is a modified comparative negligence state.
That means there is a degree of proportionality of blame. For instance, if the court decides you were responsible for 35 percent of the car accident in which you were involved, you will only be awarded 65 percent of the total damages you claim to have suffered due to the incident. This is because 35 percent of the accident that you were responsible for was deducted from the total damages you were awarded.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h(b), an injured motorcycle rider can recover compensation if their share of negligence is not greater than 50 percent. The rider’s compensation would be reduced by their assigned percentage of fault. For example, a rider found to be 50 percent responsible for causing a crash can still recover half of their damages.
In motorcycle accident claims, insurers may try to assign a higher percentage of fault as a means of reducing their own financial liability. Insurers may point to the rider’s lane position, estimated speed, protective gear, or lack of a helmet to assign a greater share of fault.
An adult riding without a helmet does not violate Connecticut law. However, an insurer may still argue that the lack of a helmet contributed to the rider’s injuries. Any reduction in compensation depends on the percentage of negligence ultimately assigned to the rider.
However, if you are determined to be 51 percent or more responsible for the accident you experienced, you will receive no damages whatsoever.
Connecticut requires helmets for motorcycle operators and passengers under 18. Adults are not legally required to wear one.
Yes. An insurer may argue that speeding, unsafe lane positioning, or other conduct contributed to the collision or injuries.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584, you have two years to file an injury claim.
Your own coverage for accidents involving an underinsured motorist may provide additional compensation when the at-fault driver’s liability coverage is insufficient.
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Weber & Rubano is a firm comprised of attorneys who are experienced in personal injury law. If you’re struggling in the wake of a motorcycle accident in New Haven, just know that our team is here to help you in your time of need. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t pay us anything unless we win your case. Contact our New Haven motorcycle accident attorneys for your free case review today and get started on your motorcycle accident claim.
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