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Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Norfolk based Personal Injury Law Firm Representing
Seriously Injured Motorcycle Victims 
in Hampton Roads and Across Virginia
Norfolk Motorcycle Injury Lawyer: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and all of Hampton Roads. Our Virginia personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Richard Serpe understand the challenges and difficulties faced by motorcycle accident victims. As the number of motorcyclists has increased dramatically over the last 10 years, both because of recreation and the economy, so has the number of serious motorcycle injuries and deaths. 


In 2007, motorcyclist deaths surged 6.6%, and was the 10th straight year of increase. This represents over 5000 deaths of motorcyclists. Understanding the root causes of these accidents is essential for protecting the legal rights of motorcycle injury victims.

Motorcycle riders are frequently the victims of careless and inattentive drivers of cars and trucks. Whether the carelessness is caused by a drunk driver, or the all too frequent indifference that motorists exhibit towards motorcyclists, the results of a collision with a motorcycle are all too often catastrophic or fatal.

Most Frequent Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
The major cause remains the failure of other drivers to recognize motorcyclists (70% of all accidents)
  • Cars rear end motorcycles
  • Cars or trucks that do not use turn signals before changing lanes
  • Motorcyclists forced off the road by a car or truck entering their lane of traffic
  • Poor road conditions
  • Excessive speed of either motorist
  • Alcohol, drugs of either motorist

Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Trucks and cars have undeniable advantages in the protection of motors, airbags, seatbelts, and significant "right of weight," which all tilt the playing field in favor of the survivability of a crash to the truck or car which hits a motorcycle. In contrast, motorcyclists lacking all of these advantages frequently will suffer:

No Attorney's Fees Unless We Win Or Settle Your Case 
The Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don't owe us any attorney's fees unless we win or settle your case. 


Free No Obligation Consultation
We encourage you to contact us to discuss your case and we will explain to you how we can help relieve your stress and bring your life, as close as possible, to normal. Our accident lawyers are available to handle car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and other accident cases in Virginia. To speak with us call toll free 877-544-5323.
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Motorcycle Accident Injury Library

 

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Motorcycle Rights & Safety The Virginia accident lawyers and the Law Offices of Richard Serpe understand the challenges and difficulties faced by motorcycle accident victims. As the number of motorcyclists has increase dramatically over the last 10 years, both because of recreation and economy, so has the number of serious motorcycle injuries and deaths.


Recent Blog Posts
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are urging states to ban text messaging and phone use while driving after investigations conclude that these distractions can be the cause of deadly accidents.  December 14, 2011 [Read More]
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred Sunday afternoon around 3PM on Lynnhaven Parkway near Holland road Sunday. The driver of the motorcycle, 20-year-old Joshua W. Wimberly, was killed.  November 14, 2011 [Read More]

The United States Department of Transportation warns drivers: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," which is part of their annual nationwide campaign on drunk drivers as Labor Day approaches. August 30, 2011 [Read More]
Several motorcycle accidents occurred this past weekend on Virginia’s roads causing serious injuries to the motorcycle riders. Both accidents, one in Madison County and the other in Danville, were due to inattentive drivers who failed to yield. August 15, 2011 [Read More]  
A Motorcyclist lost his leg this morning when a SUV hit him in a Chesapeake crash off of Mt. Pleasant Road. Charlene Knight has been charged with failure to yield the right of way. July 20, 2011 [Read More]
 

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