Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Where do motorcycle crashes often happen in Atlanta?

Atlanta riders face danger on I-75, I-85 and I-285, on downtown streets, along Peachtree Street, around Ponce de Leon, on Memorial Drive and in construction zones. The Scott Pryor Law Group represents riders hurt in motorcycle crashes on all of them, and where a crash happened often explains how it happened.

The road shapes the crash. A rider on I-285 is exposed to merging traffic at speed. A rider on Peachtree Street deals with dense traffic and drivers whose attention is somewhere else.

The road also points us to the proof. We photograph the scene, look for video from nearby cameras and find the people who saw the crash, because the lanes, the sight lines, the debris and the marks on the pavement can show how it unfolded.

Wherever it happened, you can start with a phone call. Here is what tends to go wrong in each place.

What if the driver saw my motorcycle and pulled out anyway?

Then the driver misjudged your speed or the gap, and the evidence can show it. The Scott Pryor Law Group handles both kinds of Atlanta motorcycle crash: drivers who never looked for the rider, and drivers who looked and guessed wrong. Either way, the rider takes the force of the crash.

Riders hear the same lines after a wreck. “I didn't even see him.” “He came out of nowhere.” “He must have been speeding.” Each one shifts blame onto the rider, and blame lowers what the insurer pays. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover damages, reduced by your percentage of fault. O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33

On Atlanta roads it looks like this. A left turn downtown, or across traffic on Memorial Drive. A quick decision around Ponce de Leon, where a driver judges the gap poorly. A merge on I-285 by a driver who checked the mirror, saw the bike and thought there was room.

A misjudged gap leaves a trail: where the bike and the car came to rest, the angle of the damage, marks on the road and what witnesses saw. We gather photos, the condition of your helmet and bike, your medical records and, when needed, crash reconstruction, so the case shows what really happened.

You do not have to argue with the adjuster yourself. Once you hire us, those calls come to us.

Who will I work with after an Atlanta motorcycle crash?

Each Atlanta motorcycle client of The Scott Pryor Law Group has a dedicated attorney and a case manager. The firm is led by Scott Pryor, a trial lawyer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and its litigation attorneys are Andrew and Zane Bradford. Zane served with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in the first Gulf War.

Your attorney and case manager answer your questions, keep you updated and take the insurance calls, so you can put your energy into healing.

We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, and insurers take that into account when they make an offer. When one comes, we explain it, and you decide. Read more about the lawyers on our team page.

The sooner you call, the more the team can do. Calling early lets us:

• Preserve the evidence. Photos, video, details of the scene and the condition of your bike.
• Reach the witnesses. Memories fade quickly.
• Handle the insurer. We keep you from saying something that is later used against you.
• Document your treatment. Strong medical records show the true impact of your injuries.
• Answer fault arguments early. Before the adjuster's version of the crash takes hold.

What injuries do Atlanta motorcycle crashes cause?

Road rash, broken bones, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries are common, because a rider takes the force of a crash directly. The Scott Pryor Law Group's Georgia motorcycle page explains each one, including why road rash can mean skin grafts and months of wound care.