If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a motorcycle collision or crash because of the negligence of others, you will want the benefit of knowing that a skilled attorney is on your side. When it comes to choosing a lawyer, you can turn to our law firm to help you with your motorcycle insurance claim.
We are the legal team at Rice & Heath, Attorneys at Law, and we represent clients in personal injury matters, including motorcycle accidents and wrongful death claims. We are located in Winchester and serve clients throughout eastern and central Kentucky.
An Attorney Who Rides — And Understands Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Attorney John G. Rice knows motorcycles; he's been an avid rider for nearly 50 years. He even owned and operated a motorcycle shop prior to becoming a lawyer. As a former rehabilitation counselor, he understands the physics of how accidents cause injuries, how motorcycles work, how to investigate the cause of an accident and how to prove negligence. Mr. Rice has handled accidents resulting in serious injuries, including:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Paralysis
- Neck, head and back injuries
- Road rash and infections
- Burns
- Musculoskeletal injuries
Educating the Jury
Most of the public has unfavorable misconceptions about motorcycles and the people who operate them. Eyewitnesses frequently claim the motorcyclist was speeding, while crash investigation statistics show this is not the case in the majority of collisions. Jurors (most of whom don't ride) can easily presume that the cyclist must have been doing something wrong, when more often than not the driver of the car was at fault.
Attorney John G. Rice puts a lot of time and resources into educating juries and insurance companies about the facts of a motorcycle accident. For example, motorcycles turn by counter-steering, which can be misconstrued by observers. Also, more than 90 percent of the braking capacity is in the front of a bike, so lack of skid marks can indicate that the cyclist was taking appropriate actions.
John G. Rice is also highly knowledgeable about all insurance and liability issues relating to cycle accidents, including PIP coverage, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) and comparative negligence (a principal of law limiting the recovery of damages if you were partially at fault).
What Every Motorcyclist Needs to Know!
Don't Get Caught in the No-Fault Trap for Motorcycle Insurance
Every motorcyclist knows that the road holds many traps: the edge trap where different levels of pavement meet, oil around a curve, or the opening door of a parked car. But there's another trap for Kentucky motorcyclists that probably resides in your own back pocket-your insurance card.
Contact Our Winchester Motorcycle Crash Attorney
To schedule a free initial consultation, contact our Clark County motorcycle accident attorney today to schedule a free initial consultation. We can be reached online or by phone at 859-759-0019 or 866-572-5137.
