Fayetteville, North Carolina Motorcycle Accidents

Last updated on January 25, 2025

Representing Motorcycle Crash Victims In Fayetteville And The Surrounding Areas

At my firm, Maurer Law, I have represented a number of motorcycle injury victims in Fayetteville and the surrounding cities of Cumberland County. Unfortunately, with only a helmet as protection, motorcycle riders are at risk of suffering the most catastrophic kinds of injuries that can occur in traffic collisions.

The road to recovery for motorcycle crash victims can be long and painful. For many survivors, their lives may never be the same, especially if a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a spinal cord injury (SCI), severe disfigurement, burn injuries, permanent disability, or other life-altering injuries were sustained.

I’m Mike Maurer, a Fayetteville motorcycle accident lawyer, and I represent injury victims and their families in pursuing compensation and other damages from the parties responsible for causing the collision. Maurer Law also represents families who have lost loved ones in Cumberland County motorcycle crashes and are pursuing wrongful death claims. Call 704-899-2133 today to request your free case consultation.

Defending Motorcyclists From Unfair Bias

Although it is motorcyclists who usually get an unfair rap as the ones who tend to be reckless on the road, the majority of motorcycle crashes are caused by the actions of the other parties involved. This inaccurate bias toward motorcyclists has been known to unfairly impact the way that some police, insurers, and even judges and juries may view any evidence. It can even negatively sway the outcome of a settlement or verdict. This is just one of many reasons why you need an attorney experienced in handling motorcycle claims in the Fayetteville area and who will zealously advocate for you.

I used to be a defense lawyer for insurance companies, and I am also a former police detective. I am familiar with all of the tactics that insurers will use to try to avoid paying damages while placing the blame on the motorcyclist. Not only do I know how to defend against such maneuverings, but I also can protect my clients.

Proving that a motorcycle rider holds no blame whatsoever in causing their injuries is especially important in North Carolina, which is a “contributory negligence” state. Under this legal theory, if the injured party is found to have played even the slightest role in causing the accident, they cannot recover anything in a Fayetteville motorcycle crash case. This is why at Maurer Law, I always conduct my own investigation at the scene rather than relying on the results of a police investigation. I can’t tell you how many times I have caught errors in an accident report that could have been to the detriment of a client.

Some Common Causes Of Motorcycle Crashes

In North Carolina, motorcycle crashes often involve the following:

• Head-on collisions with other vehicles
• Getting hit by a car making a left-hand turn
• A speeding motorist
• A drunk driver
• A distracted driver
• Road hazards
• Motorcycle defects or malfunctions

Although motorcycles can be more difficult for oncoming traffic to see simply because they are smaller in size than a passenger vehicle or truck, this does not mean that other drivers are exempt from having to pay attention to motorcyclists. Maurer Law recently represented the victim of a motorcycle accident in which my client was a passenger on her friend’s motorcycle.

While the motorcycle was not actually hit by the car, my client’s friend saw the car barreling toward him from the rear on Bragg Boulevard. As a result, the friend hurried to get out of the way, but unfortunately, in the process, my client was thrown off the bike and sustained severe injuries.

I represent Fayetteville motorcycle accident victims and their families against negligent motor vehicle drivers, uninsured and underinsured motorists, trucking companies whose drivers caused the crash, and entities who failed to repair road defects or clear away hazards from freeways. I am not afraid to go up against large corporations and their insurers if it means making sure that my clients get the compensation that they are owed for their pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, property damages, and other costs. In some cases, punitive damages may be warranted.

My firm has a reputation for taking on the “too hard” cases that other law firms have turned down and achieving excellent results for our clients. I only represent a select number of cases at a time so that I can dedicate my full attention, time and resources.

Fort Bragg Motorcycle Crashes

Located close to Fayetteville, Fort Bragg is one of the largest military installations in the United States. Because of this, the city has become the home of many military members, reserves, veterans and their families. As a Fort Bragg motorcycle crash attorney, I know that the process of submitting an injury claim and obtaining financial recovery is not the same for military members as it is for civilians. I am knowledgeable about the laws that apply, the distinct circumstances that may arise, and how to navigate them.

To request your free case consultation in Fayetteville and the surrounding area, call my firm at 704-899-2133 or reach out online. To find out what clients have to say about working with me, visit the testimonials page.