Our founding attorney, Jason E. Taylor, has been riding motorcycles on the Eastern Shore of Maryland since his younger years. He still enjoys riding his Harleys today. The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor is a Charter Member of The Bikers and Needy Children Foundation.
Whenever we represent a biker on any matter, whether it involves a motorcycle or not, we donate to the foundation in our client’s name out of our fees for the case.
Jason is a member of the American Motorcyclist Association, the Harley Owners Groups in both Charlotte and Hickory, the Concerned Bikers Association, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, and Bikers for Bikers Foundation.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you have our word that our firm clients work with an experienced accident lawyer who knows motorcycles and motorcycle accidents.
Our team of motorcycle accident lawyers, investigators and case managers are ready to serve you from our offices located throughout the Carolinas.
Jason is Martindale-Hubbell® AV® rated, the highest possible rating for legal skills and ethical practice. Our North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers have helped thousands of injury victims obtain the compensation they need and deserve. We are down-to-earth people who care, and we treat all of our clients like family.
When handling motorcycle accident cases, we use a dedicated legal team of lawyers and trained support staff, case managers, claim managers, and investigators with a passion for justice.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 4,976 people died and 88,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents in the U.S. in 2015. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles reports 3,529 motorcyclist injuries in 2015 in North Carolina.
Motorcyclists have significantly less protection than occupants of passenger vehicles, and collisions can result in severe injuries for the bikers. NHTSA reported that motorcyclists in 2012 were 26 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a traffic collision per vehicle mile traveled.
Often, the biggest issue is determining liability, requiring the early involvement of a knowledgeable law firm.
According to NHTSA, most motorcycle-vehicle collisions occur at intersections. Many car collisions with motorcycles occur because the automobile driver did not see the motorcycle. Drivers are looking for cars and trucks and often fail to register a motorcycle’s much smaller outline and rider. They are looking through, over, and around the motorcycle – often with tragic results for the motorcyclist.
Diligent motorcycle riders have been rear-ended, sideswiped, and broadsided by automobile drivers. They have been injured and left to suffer by hit-and-run drivers. They have been involved in accidents caused by drunk drivers, drowsy drivers, and distracted drivers.
In aggressive driving and road rage, riders have been deliberately forced into dangerous situations and accidents. Regardless of what caused your accident, it is in your best interests to be represented by a knowledgeable and experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.
If another driver’s fault caused your accident and injuries, you might be entitled to compensation for your losses. Please take advantage of the free consultation we offer to our prospective clients. When you work with our firm, we will thoroughly investigate your accident to determine who was at fault and how and aggressively pursue a claim on your behalf.
You may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries, including the following damages for a motorcycle accident in North Carolina:
In some cases, you may also be able to recover punitive damages. These are damages designed to punish a party for wrongdoing. You might be entitled to recover these types of damages if the automobile driver who caused your accident was driving recklessly or was alcohol or drug-impaired.
North Carolina is one of the few states that still have contributory negligence laws. These laws prevent a plaintiff from suing for damages if they contributed to their injuries. On the other hand, if the plaintiff can show that the defendant was grossly negligent, the plaintiff’s contributory negligence will no longer bar recovery. Contributory negligence can bring complex legal issues to motorcycle accident cases.
The minimum liability insurance requirements in North Carolina, as stated by the Division of Motor Vehicles, are:
Many drivers carry only the legally required limits for liability insurance. As you can see, this coverage would not be sufficient for serious motorcycle accident injuries. On your insurance policy, you have the option to purchase uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. This coverage kicks in when the at-fault driver has no insurance or carries a policy with too low limits to cover your damages.
Damages in many motorcycle accident cases greatly exceed the state-required liability limits. It would be advisable for motorcycle riders to carry as much UM/UIM coverage as they can afford on their own insurance policies.
No motorcycle rider knowingly and intentionally gets involved in an accident. The negligent actions of other motorists are not something we can predict or control. Nor can we determine whether negligent drivers carry liability insurance, regardless of state laws, and how high their limits are if they do. Adequate coverage on our policies, including UM/UIM coverage, is something we can control.
Though we ride diligently and do our best to avoid accidents, it is wise to know exactly what actions to take if an accident occurs.
After an accident, it is advisable to:
When you work with our firm, you will benefit from a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer, and motorcycle rider, on your side. Jason Taylor can understand and appreciate your losses if you have been injured in a motorcycle crash. He also understands motorcycle accident laws and knows how to build and present a compelling case on your behalf.
Our firm has offices in Hickory, Charlotte, Greenville, North Carolina, Rock Hill, and Columbia, South Carolina. We have nationally certified lawyers in civil trial advocacy, and we use technology typically only found in larger firms.
If you were in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina, contact our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers. We hire, retain, and develop exceptional legal staff and provide them with the technology they need to excel at their jobs. We have a successful record and many satisfied clients.
Contact us today to speak with one of our Charlotte, Hickory, Greenville, Rock Hill, or Columbia attorneys.
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