Motorcycles represent less than three percent of the motor vehicles registered in Ontario are usually only used for a few months of each year; yet, thousands of motorcycle crashes occur in Ontario each year.

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Motorcyclists enjoy the speed of transportation of cars without the protection of thousands of pounds of metal. Additionally, the smaller size of motorcycles render them less obvious to drivers, especially when those drivers are not paying proper attention. These facts unfortunately combine to make catastrophic motorcycle injuries far too common.

 

Motorcycle accident lawyers often retain engineering experts in serious motorcycle injury cases prove that the other driver was at fault for the crash. Experience working with engineering experts is often very important in motorcycle cases as fault for the accident can be heavily contested by the insurance company.

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It's important to remember that there are two types of claims motorcycle crash victims may be able to file after being injured in a motorcycle accident. The first is an Accident Benefits claim with their own insurance which provides funding for necessary treatment, income replacement benefits, and other expenses. 

 

The other claim that can be made is a personal injury lawsuit, usually against another driver who fully or partially caused the crash. In the lawsuit (otherwise known as a "tort claim") individuals can seek compensation for pain and suffering, past and future losses of income, out of pocket expenses, future treatment costs, and housekeeping expenses. 

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After a motorcycle accident, some accident victims speak with insurance companies before speaking to an Ontario motorcycle accident lawyer. This is usually a mistake, as the main goal of an insurance company is to settle the claim for as little as possible.