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The Special Considerations of a Phenix City Motorcycle Accident

An attorney must deal with the laws—and attitudes

A collision between a motorcycle and a larger vehicle is likely to cause severe injury to motorcyclists.  Even though the use of helmets can help reduce the risks, about half of all fatal motorcycle crashes in 2006 occurred when a motorcycle collided with another vehicle.  Even motorcyclists who obey the rules of the road and follow the special requirements imposed by Alabama law for motorcycles can be subjected to negative attitudes that can work against them in legal cases.  If you are involved in a Phenix City motorcycle accident, you need a lawyer with extensive experience handling these often-difficult cases.

How we can help

Under the pure doctrine of contributory negligence under Alabama law, anyone who shares even a small degree of negligence leading to an accident loses the right to recover compensation from other negligent parties.  Unfortunately, jurors can make assumptions that motorcycle drivers are typically at fault even when they do not realize they are being judgmental.  This is why it is important for anyone involved in a Phenix City motorcycle accident to seek representation from an attorney with specific motorcycle accident experience.  The attorneys at Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole have this specialized experience and can help in many ways:

  • Effective case development.  We begin by conducting a thorough investigation, aided by investigative specialists and other experts needed to prove the circumstances that caused the accident.
  • Client and witness preparation.  We take the time to make sure our clients are well-prepared for the trial experience, particularly if they are required to testify.  In fact, we work with all witnesses to ensure they are prepared for court.
  • Litigation skills.  When presenting your case in court, we pay special attention to ensure jurors rely solely on the evidence presented—and do not allow any prejudicial thinking to sway their decisions.

For a free initial consultation about your Phenix City motorcycle accident, contact an attorney from our firm

When you need sound legal counsel from experienced trial attorneys regarding a motorcycle accident or any personal injury caused by the negligence of another party, contact Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole to arrange a consultation.