Oklahoma City Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Fighting for Motorcycle Accident Victims 

When a motorcycle accident throws your life into chaos, the road to recovery can feel impossibly difficult. You're likely facing catastrophic injuries and the accompanying medical bills, along with the stress that comes from missed work. 

At JJ Law, we understand the fear, the pain, and the financial pressure you are under right now. We can explain your legal options for recovering compensation and help enforce your rights so that you can focus on healing. Our approach to representation is designed to help you feel informed, valued, and empowered every step of the way.

With over 30 years of combined experience and $70 million recovered for our clients, we understand how to effectively approach personal injury claims, including complex cases involving motorcycle collisions. Our results-driven attorneys know how to counter the rider bias, thoroughly document the full extent of your serious injuries, and build a compelling case that demands maximum compensation. You also owe our firm no legal fees unless we help you recover damages.

Call (888) 495-3339 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation with our Oklahoma City motorcycle accident lawyers. We can meet with you virtually and answer phones 24/7. Se habla español.

How Long Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, you have a limited time to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit, which the statute of limitations generally sets at two years from the date of the crash. This two-year deadline applies to most personal injury claims and is a strict legal requirement. If you wait too long, you forfeit your right to seek compensation in court. For cases that involve a fatal motorcycle accident, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim is also two years, but this time limit begins to run from the date of the victim’s death, which isn’t always the date of the initial accident.

Although two years may seem like plenty of time to take legal action, you should reach out to our attorneys as soon as you can following a motorcycle accident. When you contact us right away, we can immediately launch an independent investigation, preserve crucial evidence like skid marks, accident reconstruction data, and vehicle condition, and interview witnesses while their recollections are fresh. Taking prompt legal action gives us more of a chance to build the strongest possible case and maximize your financial recovery.

How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Motorcycle Accident Case?

If you suffered an injury in a motorcycle collision that another person's carelessness caused, you may be able to secure compensation for your accident-related losses. To recover damages, you must prove the other party was negligent. Negligence means the at-fault driver failed to act with the same reasonable care that a prudent person would use under similar circumstances, and that failure directly caused your accident and injuries. 

Our attorneys can review your circumstances and investigate what happened to determine liability. We can walk you through your rights and legal options.

You may have a strong motorcycle accident claim if your collision was caused by any of the following common forms of driver negligence:

• Distracted driving. A driver operating a vehicle while texting, talking on the phone, eating, or focusing on anything other than the road poses a serious hazard. When a driver diverts their attention, they can fail to notice a motorcycle, especially when changing lanes or pulling out from a side street.
• Failure to yield the right-of-way. Many motorcycle accidents happen when drivers do not see a motorcycle or misjudge its speed and distance. Negligent drivers often turn left directly in front of an approaching rider or pull out onto a main road when they should have waited.
• Speeding and reckless driving. When a driver travels faster than the posted limit or drives aggressively, weaving through traffic, they reduce the time they have to react to changing road conditions or to an approaching motorcycle. Excessive speed also drastically increases the force of impact, often leading to more severe injuries for the unshielded rider.
• Impaired driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs dramatically slows a driver's reaction time, impairs their judgment, and reduces their ability to accurately perceive other vehicles, including motorcycles. 
• Following too closely (tailgating). Drivers who follow a motorcycle too closely drastically reduce their stopping distance. Motorcycles often stop faster than cars, and a driver who tailgates a bike cannot react in time to prevent a rear-end collision, which can easily throw the rider forward and cause catastrophic injuries.
• Unsafe lane changes. Negligent drivers often fail to check their blind spots before moving into another lane. Because motorcycles have smaller profiles, they can easily hide in a vehicle's blind spot. An unsafe lane change results in the driver sideswiping or cutting off the rider, frequently causing the motorcyclist to lose control and crash.
• Ignoring traffic signals or signs. Running a red light or a stop sign shows a blatant disregard for traffic safety laws. These violations lead to high-speed intersection accidents, often resulting in T-bone collisions that inflict severe, life-threatening injuries on motorcycle riders.