Category: Motorcycle Accidents
In some personal injury cases, the defendant’s actions are so egregious that we will ask the court to award our client punitive damages on top of other compensation for their losses. A jury may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter others from similar acts. Punitive damages, also known as “exemplary damages,” are …
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 6,218 motorcyclists died in accidents in a recent year. Motorcycle riders have less protection than traditional vehicle drivers and passengers, and they are harder to see on the road. While only 3 percent of registered vehicles are motorcycles, motorcyclists account for 14 percent of traffic fatalities (NSC). Since …