Motorcycle Collisions
When a person rides a motorcycle and others do not follow the rules, serious and deadly injuries can occur.
Motorcycles are a fun, fuel-efficient way to travel. Motorcycle drivers and passengers deserve to be safe on the roads in Georgia. To keep motorcyclists safe, drivers of motor vehicles must understand that it is a privilege to drive, they must follow the rules of the roads to make it safe, and motorcycles are always around. Due to the minimal driver protection of a motorcycle, when a person rides a motorcycle and others do not follow the rules, serious and deadly injuries can occur.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration, last year, 4,976 people died in motorcycle crashes. This is up 8% from the year before. Also last year, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured. The US Department of Transportation states that motorcyclists are 35x more likely, than a vehicle driver, to be killed in a collision and 8x more likely to be injured.
Michael S. Wilensky, LLC protects injured motorcyclists from the insurance companies.
We are able to obtain an optimal settlement or verdict by making sure motorcycle riders are treated fairly and receive the same protections that vehicle drivers receive under the law .
When a motorcycle driver is in a collision, the first goal of the insurance company is to attempt to find ways the motorcycle driver is at fault. It is important to beat them to the punch and show how and why the motor vehicle driver, who caused the collision, is at fault. In addition, the insurance company always assumes that motorcyclists are thrill seekers and unsafe drivers. They often will use this theme when a matter goes to trial. Through our experience, technique and personal representation we diffuse all the misleading and false claims by the insurance company and obtain a maximum settlement or verdict.
Many of the Georgia laws regarding motorcycles are found in Georgia Code, Title 40, Chapter 6, Article 13, Part 2. This section discusses on the road and off the road requirements. A helmet and eye protection are mandatory. The one exception to eye protection is if your motorcycle has a windscreen. Georgia Code, 40-6-315(b). Handlebars cannot be more than 15 inches above the seat. Georgia Code, 40-6-314(b). A daytime running headlight is mandatory, and a modulating headlight is permitted under the Code of Federal Regulations. Motorcycles must have operational brake lights and turn signals. Georgia Code, 40-8-25. One side mirror is required by law, but it does not matter which side. Turn signals are required for motorcycles manufactured on and after January 1, 1972. Georgia Code, 40-8-25.
No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. Georgia Code, 40-6-312(c). No more than two motorcycles shall ride side by side in a single lane. 40-6-312(d).
In Georgia, there is no code section discussing the maximum sound level of motorcycle pipes. If you have a passenger on your motorcycle that is not in a side car or enclosed cab, you must have footrests for the passenger. Georgia Code, 40-6-314(a).
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I was introduced to Michael by my friend and when I explained my case to him he took it and did everything I needed. He was always answering my questions and helped me get a great settlement. Thank you Mike!
I was hit by a driver who ran a red light. Michael and his team were excellent! He fought for me, and the outcome was better than I could ever imagined. I am so grateful and could not recommend Michael Wilensky more!!
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Michael was courteous, professional, and diligent in his efforts to help me. He helped coach me through the complicated process of settlement, and I highly recommend him for any personal injury claim. He is easy to communicate with and makes a complex process easier to understand. I would look forward to working with him again as needed.
Michael did a wonderful job with my injury case. A friend referred me and I couldn’t be happier. He got me a great result!
Mike Wilensky was an absolute pleasure to work with; he made the entire process easy from the day I had my accident to the moment I received my settlement check. He consistently checked in with me personally despite the process taking over a year.
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Very pleased with the way Michael handled my car accident case and fought for getting the best settlement for me.
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Michael and his team have been great to work with! I had multiple questions throughout the process and they always made time to connect, provide me with an update, and continue to be a voice for me. So glad I pursued Wilensky law and received a great recovery. Would highly recommend!
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Getting into an accident really sucks. You " think you know how to do a claim", but you learn that you really do not know how to do a claim if you have done it by yourself in the past.I got into a minor fender bender - person rear ended me at slow speed. There were aches and pains. The car needed some TLC. I knew I needed some help with the claim. I called Michael and he took care of me. It was a quick sign up process. They were very responsive through out the whole process. I had questions and Michael's team knew the right answers because they have done it before. I wish I used them for a previous accident.
Did a great job in helping me have a great outcome in my first case! I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney! He always answered when I called and always kept me updated!5 star lawyer!!
Me and my son were in a bad collision. Attorney Wilensky did an amazing job with the case and got us a great settlement. He always answered the phone and is an amazing injury attorney. I highly recommend.
Michael Wilensky is an amazing attorney!! I would recommend him to anyone who is seriously injured or needs legal assistance. He’s very professional and personable. Thank you again Michael for helping me with my legal needs!!! Great job!!
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