Charleston Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Over $90 Million Recovered in Settlements & Judgments
While motorcycles are less expensive to own and operate, they are more dangerous than other types of transportation. Without the protection of seat belts, air bags, and other safety features, you can sustain serious, life-altering injuries in a motorcycle accident. If you suffered an accident from the negligence of others, you have the right to be compensated for your many damages. At Bailess Smith PLLC, we can provide the legal assistance needed after a motorcycle accident to ensure that your personal injury claim is handled professionally while you focus on recovering.
No recovery, no fee. Get a free consultation by contacting a Charleston motorcycle accident attorney at (304) 553-0337 or reaching out to us online.
Our legal team has earned a reputation for recovering the damages our clients deserve. We hold negligent parties accountable, whether it is another motorist, a motorcycle manufacturer, or even government entities in charge of roadways. The more than $90 million that we have recovered on behalf of clients reflects the high level of skill, knowledge, and determination we bring to every case.
What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in West Virginia?
Motorcycle accidents are most commonly caused by driver error on the part of other motorists. Your compensatory damages for such injuries can include pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
These errors can include:
- Failure to see motorcycles
- Distracted driving (texting, eating, drinking, grooming, etc.)
- Cutting off motorcyclists due to not checking mirrors or blind spots
- Failure to yield to motorcyclists
Other causes for motorcycle accidents can include defective parts as well as hazardous or defective roadways. All of these causes indicate careless or negligent behavior on the part of others that can lead to severe road rash, cuts, lacerations, organ damage, fractures, spinal injuries, brain injuries, amputations, and more.
How Bailess Smith PLLC Can Help
Insurance companies will always try to pay you as little as possible in any personal injury claim in order to protect their bottom line. Having strong legal advocacy from an attorney with experience in this field can make a difference in the settlement you receive. Our Charleston personal injury lawyers know how to stand up to large insurance companies, negotiate a fair and just settlement, and present a compelling case in court. We are skilled, trial-tested, and resolute in seeking justice for all of our clients in Charleston, Morgantown, and throughout West Virginia.
Connect with us at (304) 553-0337 for a free case evaluation.
Client Reviews
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Clients can expect to be treated with the utmost respect from minute one
“Bailess Smith has helped me in so many different ways. Clients can expect to be treated with the utmost respect from minute one – no sugar coating. Bailess Smith shot me straight from the outset. ...”
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Case Results
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$72 Million Wrongful Death Verdict
Estate of five-year old child awarded a $72 million verdict in a wrongful death case.
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$5 Million Illegally Withheld Wages
Recovered over $5 Million for thousands of West Virginia workers.
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$4 Million Workplace Accident
Recovered $4 Million as a result of a workplace accident in the coal mines.
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$2.7 Million Commercial Contract Dispute
Obtained $2.7 Million arbitration award in a commercial coal contract dispute.
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$1.6 Million Coal Contract Dispute Verdict
Company awarded a $1.6 million verdict in a trial involving a coal contract dispute.
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$1.5 Million Sexual Harassment/Wrongful Discharge
Recovered over $1.5 million in a workplace sexual harassment case.
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$1 Million Commercial Trucking Accident
Injured truck driver awarded $1 million in a commercial trucking accident case.
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$1 Million Sexual Harassment
We represented female employees who endured relentless sexual harassment in the workplace by their supervisor. The work environment was so bad for these young ladies that they had no choice but to quit. We successfully obtained a $1,000,000 settlement on our clients’ behalf. Bailess Smith strives to make workplaces safer and free of sexual harassment.
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$500 Thousand Workplace Harassment & Degrading
Our client was subjected to harassment and degrading conduct in the workplace because of his race. He called Bailess Smith to help him alleviate the hostile work environment. We got involved and the employer paid our client $500,000 to resolve the case.
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$500 Thousand Violation of the West Virginia Patient Safety Act
A healthcare facility fired our client in retaliation for reporting understaffing in violation of the West Virginia Patient Safety Act. Safety should never be silenced. We obtained a $500,000 settlement on behalf of our client.