St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle riders are often blamed for crashes they didn't cause. Craig J. Concannon pushes back on rider bias and fights to hold the negligent driver accountable.
Push Back Against Rider Bias
Riders deserve a fair shake
Motorcycles offer almost no protection in a crash, so even a low-speed collision can cause broken bones, road rash, spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Many motorcycle crashes happen because another driver simply did not see the rider.
After a crash, insurance adjusters often assume the rider was speeding or reckless. A strong claim depends on evidence: scene photos, video, witness statements, and the damage to both vehicles, which can show exactly how the crash happened.
Craig J. Concannon gathers that evidence and counters the assumption that the rider was at fault.
Evidence that tells the story
Photos, video, witnesses and vehicle damage.
Countering rider bias
We push back when insurers assume you were reckless.
Helmet arguments
We limit insurer attempts to blame a missing helmet.
Serious injury claims
We account for long recoveries and future care.
Accident Scenarios
Common types of motorcycle crashes
Most involve a driver who failed to see or yield to a rider.
Left-turn crashes
A driver turns left in front of you at an intersection.
Lane-change collisions
A driver merges into your lane without checking the blind spot.
Rear-end impacts
A car strikes your motorcycle from behind at a stop.
Dooring & road hazards
Opened doors, potholes and debris that throw a rider.
Serious Injuries
Common motorcycle injuries
Riders have little protection, so injuries are often severe.
Broken bones & spinal injuries
Fractures and spinal damage from violent impacts.
Who Is At Fault
Who is at fault in a motorcycle crash?
Evidence often shows the other driver was responsible, for example by:
- Turning left in front of the rider failing to yield at an intersection.
- Changing lanes without looking and missing the motorcycle in a blind spot.
- Following too closely and rear-ending a stopped rider.
- Driving distracted or impaired and never seeing the motorcycle.
Missouri helmet law & your claim
- Since August 28, 2020, Missouri riders age 26 and older may ride without a helmet if they have health insurance covering injuries from a crash. Riders under 26 must still wear one.
- Not wearing a helmet does not bar a claim against the driver who caused the crash.
- Under pure comparative fault, an insurer may argue a missing helmet made head injuries worse.
- That argument does not apply to injuries a helmet would not have prevented, such as broken legs, road rash or back injuries.
After the Crash
What to do after a motorcycle crash
Get medical care
Head and internal injuries aren't always obvious.
Keep your gear
Save your damaged helmet, jacket and gear as they are.
Photograph everything
Your injuries, the bike, the other vehicle and the scene.
Talk to Craig first
Don't give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement.
Hurt on your bike? Talk to Craig today.
Free, confidential consultation. No attorney fee unless you recover.
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