The Bias Riders Face
Insurance companies often assume a motorcyclist was riding recklessly, regardless of what actually happened. This bias can taint a claim from the very first phone call. The reality is that most motorcycle crashes in Alaska are caused by other drivers failing to see or yield to a rider. We confront this prejudice head-on with accident reconstruction, witness testimony, and a clear presentation of the facts.
Why Motorcycle Injuries Are Severe
A rider has no steel cage, airbags, or crumple zones. Even a low-speed collision can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, road rash requiring skin grafts, and complex fractures. On Alaska's rural highways, the distance to a trauma center can make these injuries even more dangerous. We work with medical experts to document the full extent of a rider's injuries and the lifelong care many will require.
Alaska Helmet and Insurance Rules
Alaska requires helmets for riders under 18 and for those operating under an instructional permit, but a rider's helmet choice should never be used to excuse a negligent driver who caused the crash. As in all Alaska injury claims, comparative negligence applies, and identifying every layer of available insurance coverage is essential to a full recovery.
How We Fight for Riders
We treat every motorcycle case as a serious-injury case from day one. That means preserving the motorcycle and crash evidence, securing surveillance and dashcam footage, and pushing back hard against any attempt to blame the rider. Our goal is to recover everything you are owed, from medical bills and lost income to the pain and the lasting impact on your life.
Injured in Alaska? Get a free, confidential case review today. There's no obligation, and you pay no fee unless you win. Call 973-566-5599.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — you pay no fee unless they win compensation for you. Your case review is free.
Generally two years from the date of injury under Alaska's statute of limitations, though exceptions exist. Contact us promptly to protect your rights.
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages may apply.