Why Motorcycle Cases Are Tough
- Injury severity. Riders typically suffer more serious injuries than auto occupants, requiring extended treatment.
- Fault bias. Insurers and some juries assume riders share blame even when evidence points the other way.
- Helmet-law dynamics. States vary widely; in some jurisdictions non-helmet use affects damages.
- Comparative-fault arguments. Speed, lane-splitting (where legal), and visibility get scrutinized.
Strong Funding Profile
- Police report assigning fault to the other driver.
- Independent witnesses or dashcam footage.
- Documented serious injury (fractures, TBI, road rash with skin grafts).
- Defendant carrying meaningful insurance coverage.
Common Use of Funds
- Rent and mortgage during long recoveries.
- Out-of-pocket medical and rehab costs.
- Replacement transportation if the motorcycle was totaled.
- Lost-wage replacement during unable-to-work periods.
Funding amounts follow the 10–20% rule — see how much you can receive.
Sources & Further Reading
For broader context, see National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — motorcycle safety data. This article is general educational information and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
It can affect case value in some states, which in turn affects the maximum advance. It rarely disqualifies a case outright.
Cases against governmental entities for road defects can be funded, though notice requirements and damage caps affect terms.