Woodbury Motorcycle Accident Lawyers | Tyroler Leonard Injury Law

Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, often resulting in severe injuries, significant medical expenses, and long-term consequences for victims and their families. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Woodbury, Minnesota, or the surrounding areas, you need experienced Woodbury car accident lawyers to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, our dedicated motorcycle accident lawyers are here to guide you through the complex legal process and fight for your best interests.

Why You Can Benefit from Working With Motorcycle Attorneys

When dealing with the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, having skilled attorneys on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Here is why choosing Tyroler Leonard Injury Law can benefit you:

Extensive Experience: Our attorneys, Isaac Tyroler and Rachel Sperling Leonard, have years of experience handling motorcycle accident cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We understand riders’ unique challenges on the road and in the courtroom.
Proven Track Record: We have a history of securing substantial client settlements and verdicts. Our results page showcases our ability to maximize compensation for motorcycle accident victims.
Personalized Attention: At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, we believe in providing individualized care to each client. You are not just a case number to us – we take the time to understand your specific situation and tailor our approach accordingly.
No Upfront Costs: We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay us unless we win your case. With this, you can fully focus on your recovery without the added stress of legal fees.
Knowledge of Local Laws: Our attorneys are well-versed in Minnesota traffic laws and insurance regulations, ensuring comprehensive representation regardless of where your accident occurred.

Do not just take our word for it – check out our testimonials page to see what our clients say about their experiences working with us.

How We Can Help You Strengthen Your Liability Claim

At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, we are committed to building the strongest possible case for our clients. Here is how we can help strengthen your motorcycle accident liability claim:

Strategic Investigation: We will carefully investigate your accident, collecting important evidence like police reports, statements from witnesses, and any available video footage to strengthen your case.
Professional Consultations: With accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, Woodbury personal injury lawyers, and other professionals, we can help you build a solid foundation for your claim.
Negotiation with Insurance Companies: Our attorneys have extensive experience dealing with insurance companies and will handle all communications on your behalf, ensuring your rights are protected.
Litigation Preparation: While many cases settle out of court, we prepare every case as if it is going to trial. This thorough approach often leads to better settlement offers and positions us strongly if litigation becomes necessary.
Timely Filing: We ensure all necessary paperwork is filed within the statutes of limitations for Minnesota, preserving your right to seek compensation.

Examples of Negligence That Contributes to Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents often result from the negligence of other drivers on the road. Understanding these common types of negligence is crucial in building a strong compensation case. At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, our experienced attorneys have seen it all when it comes to motorcycle accidents. We can identify and prove negligence, ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable.

Failure to Yield

One of the most frequent causes of motorcycle accidents is drivers failing to yield the right of way to motorcyclists. This often happens at intersections or when drivers are making left turns.

For example, you are riding your motorcycle down a main road with the right of way. Suddenly, a car turns left before you, cutting across your path. The driver claims they did not see you, but the truth is, they failed to look properly before turning.

This scenario is all too common. Drivers are often conditioned to look for larger vehicles and may overlook motorcycles. But this “looked but failed to see” phenomenon is no excuse. Drivers are responsible for being aware of all road users, including motorcyclists.

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving remains a serious traffic safety issue in Minnesota. According to a distracted drivers driving aggressively report between 2020-2023, distraction was cited as contributing to 3.5% of all crashes. The report also stated that drivers under 24 would most likely be distracted by cell phones in crashes. Despite public awareness of Minnesota’s Hands-Free Law enacted in 2019, texting citations have increased significantly, from 9,529 in 2018 to 17,084 in 2022.

A distracted driver might drift into your lane, fail to notice you have slowed down, or blow through a stop sign. The consequences for a motorcyclist can be catastrophic, especially if a car drives right into you from behind.

Impaired Driving

Drivers who are operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs can cause serious safety issues on the roads, and they are especially dangerous for motorcyclists. An impaired driver’s reduced reaction times, impaired judgment, and potential for erratic behavior can lead to devastating accidents.

If you have been hit by an impaired driver, we will work with law enforcement to obtain breathalyzer results, field sobriety test data, and other evidence to prove the driver’s intoxication. This can be vital not only for your compensation claim but also for punitive damages.

Speeding

Speeding is always dangerous, and this is particularly true in motorcycle accidents. A speeding driver has less time to react to a motorcycle’s presence and is more likely to cause severe injuries in a collision.

We work with accident reconstruction experts who can analyze skid marks, vehicle damage, and other physical evidence to determine if speed was a factor in your accident. This technical evidence can be compelling in negotiations with insurance companies or courts.

Lane Changes Without Checking

Motorcycles can easily fit into a car’s blind spot, so drivers must check carefully before changing lanes. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to do so, leading to sideswiping accidents or forcing motorcyclists off the road.

We will investigate whether you have been injured due to an unsafe lane change. This might include reviewing dashcam footage, interviewing witnesses, or even consulting with human factors experts to demonstrate how the driver’s negligence caused the accident.

Dooring

In urban areas like parts of Woodbury, “dooring” is a significant risk for motorcyclists. This occurs when a driver or passenger opens their car door without checking for approaching traffic, creating a sudden obstacle for a motorcyclist.

Dooring accidents can cause severe injuries, as the motorcyclist may be thrown from their bike or forced into traffic. We will work to prove that the person opening the door failed in their duty to check for oncoming traffic before opening their door.

Road Hazards

Sometimes, the negligence that causes a motorcycle accident is not from another driver at all but from poor road conditions. This could include potholes, uneven road surfaces, debris, inadequate signage, or malfunctioning traffic signals.

Government entities or contractors responsible for road maintenance may be liable in these cases. These cases can be challenging, as they often involve governmental immunity issues. But at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, we have experience navigating these challenging cases and holding negligent parties accountable, even when they are government entities.

Potential Damages to Recover

You may be entitled to various types of compensation. The damages you can potentially recover include:

Medical Expenses: This covers all accident-related medical costs, including emergency treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and future medical care.
Lost Wages: You might be entitled to money for the paychecks you have missed while recovering. And if your injuries have long-lasting effects on your ability to work, we will fight to make sure your future lost earnings are covered too.
Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident and your injuries.
Property Damage: Costs associated with repairing or replacing your motorcycle and other damaged personal property.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Compensation for the inability to participate in activities you once enjoyed due to your injuries.
Permanent Disability or Disfigurement: Additional compensation may be available if your injuries result in permanent disability or visible scars.
Loss of Consortium: In severe cases, your spouse may be entitled to compensation for the loss of companionship and support.
Punitive Damages: In exceptional cases, punitive damages may be awarded under Section 549.20 of Minnesota statutes. The damages must show clear and convincing evidence that the defendant deliberately disregarded the rights or safety of others. The court considers factors such as the seriousness of the hazard, profitability of misconduct, duration, and the defendant’s awareness when determining punitive damages.

At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, our team of Woodbury personal injury lawyers work diligently to assess the full extent of your damages and fight for maximum compensation on your behalf.

What to Do If You Bear Some Fault

Accidents are rarely black and white. Sometimes, you might worry that you contributed to the cause of the accident. But the good news is that even if you think you might be partially at fault, you may still be entitled to compensation under Minnesota law. Minnesota has laws that recognize this reality. The state follows what is called “modified comparative negligence” rules, which fall into a 51% fault rule. You may be able to recover damages if you are found to be 50% or less at fault for the accident. But there is a catch – your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. So, if you are found to be 20% at fault, you will get 80% of the total damages.

Wisconsin also follows a comparative negligence rule. Under Wisconsin law, a plaintiff can recover damages if their negligence is not greater than the defendant’s, but their compensation is reduced by their percentage of fault. If a party is 51% or more at fault, they become jointly and severally liable for damages.

Choose Tyroler Leonard Injury Law for Your Motorcycle Accident Case

When facing the difficulties of a motorcycle accident, you need a legal team that understands the complexities of these cases and is committed to fighting for your rights. At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, our team is ready to listen to your side of the story and guide you with a strategic approach. Contact us at 651-259-1113 to start with a free consultation.

Attorney Rachel Sperling Leonard

A partner of Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, Ms. Sperling Leonard practices exclusively in personal injury and wrongful death claims. Specifically, she specializes in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, dog bites, dog attacks, slip and falls, trip and falls, sexual assaults/abuse and other assaults. Some representative cases of Ms. Sperling Leonard’s in the last few years include: a $1 million settlement for an individual injured in a car crash, a $750,000.00 for a man injured when he slipped and fell, a $455,000.00 settlement for an individual injured after falling, and multiple $250,000.00 settlements for individuals injured in motorcycle and auto accidents, among many others. She frequently turns insurance company denials into fair-value offers.
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