At Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers, we help injured riders and families pursue compensation after serious motorcycle accidents. Our Mount Holly motorcycle accident lawyers represent injured riders in claims involving negligent drivers, unsafe lane changes, distracted driving, dangerous road conditions, and fatal motorcycle crashes.
Auger & Auger has served North and South Carolina since 1995, and our attorneys have an average of 19 years of personal injury experience each.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, contact our firm today for a free consultation with one of our Mount Holly personal injury lawyers.
Why Hire a Mount Holly Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcyclists are often unfairly blamed after a collision. Insurance companies may argue that the rider was speeding, lane positioning incorrectly, or “hard to see” in an effort to reduce or deny compensation.
North Carolina’s contributory negligence rule makes these claims especially challenging because if the insurance company proves you were even 1% at fault, you may be barred from recovering compensation. For that reason, early investigation and evidence collection can make a major difference in the outcome of the case.
Our Mount Holly motorcycle accident attorneys work to secure important evidence to protect your right to recover. We also investigate whether the other driver failed to yield, changed lanes unsafely, followed too closely, drove distracted, or violated other traffic laws that contributed to the collision.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Mount Holly
Motorcycle accidents often happen because drivers fail to notice riders or misjudge their speed and distance. Left-turn collisions at intersections are among the most common causes of serious motorcycle crashes.
Other common causes include the following:
- Distracted driving.
- Unsafe lane changes.
- Following too closely.
- Speeding.
- Failure to yield.
- Drunk or impaired driving.
- Road debris or poor road maintenance.
- Unsafe merges near highways and intersections.
- Drivers opening vehicle doors into traffic.
In some cases, unsafe road conditions, missing signage, construction zones, or trucking traffic may also contribute to a crash.
Damages You Can Pursue After a Motorcycle Collision
Motorcycle accidents frequently result in serious injuries that require extensive medical care and long recovery periods. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:
- Emergency medical treatment.
- Hospital bills and surgeries.
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation.
- Future medical expenses.
- Lost wages.
- Reduced earning ability.
- Pain and suffering.
- Scarring or disfigurement.
- Property damage.
If the collision resulted in a fatality, surviving family members may also pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Insurance Issues That Affect Riders
Insurance disputes are common in motorcycle accident claims. The at-fault driver’s liability coverage may not fully cover severe injuries, especially when surgeries, rehabilitation, or long-term treatment are involved.
Our attorneys review all available insurance coverage, including uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, umbrella policies, and household policies that may apply to the claim.
We also address insurer arguments involving helmet use, visibility, and alleged rider conduct. North Carolina requires riders to wear DOT-compliant helmets, but helmet use does not excuse careless driving by another motorist.
Deadlines for Filing a Motorcycle Accident Claim in North Carolina
North Carolina generally gives injured people three years from the date of the motorcycle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Wrongful death claims are generally subject to a two-year filing deadline.
Waiting too long can also create problems with evidence preservation. Surveillance footage, witness memories, and physical evidence may become harder to obtain over time.
Contacting a lawyer early allows your legal team to preserve evidence and begin building the claim while records are still available.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle riders have far less protection than occupants in passenger vehicles, which often leads to severe injuries.
We regularly handle claims involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries.
- Concussions.
- Spinal cord injuries.
- Herniated discs.
- Broken bones.
- Pelvic and shoulder injuries.
- Road rash and burn injuries.
- Internal injuries.
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement.
Some riders require surgeries, rehabilitation, physical therapy, or long-term pain management after a crash. We work to document both current and future medical needs as part of the claim.
Why Clients Turn to Auger & Auger
Auger & Auger is a local, family-owned law firm that has represented injured people across North and South Carolina for decades. We understand the physical, financial, and emotional strain motorcycle accidents can place on injured riders and their families.
Our attorneys remain accessible throughout the process and provide regular updates so you understand where your case stands. We also offer online document signing and can travel to injured clients in certain situations.
Every motorcycle accident claim is different. We take the time to understand your injuries, your financial concerns, and how the collision has affected your daily life before building a strategy for the case.
Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accident Claims
Fatal motorcycle crashes leave families facing emotional trauma along with sudden financial pressure. In North Carolina, a wrongful death claim may seek compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, loss of services, and loss of companionship.
Our attorneys work with the estate’s personal representative and guide families through the legal process while pursuing accountability for the loss.
What Happens if the Insurance Company Denies the Claim?
A denial does not automatically end the case. Insurance companies may dispute fault, question medical treatment, or attempt to place blame on the rider.
Our attorneys review the insurer’s position, gather additional evidence when needed, and respond with documentation supporting the claim. If the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, we may file suit and pursue the claim through litigation.
Contact a Mount Holly Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
At Auger & Auger, we help riders in Mount Holly understand where they stand legally and what options may be available moving forward. Our attorneys investigate the collision, gather the records needed to support the claim, and handle communication with the insurance companies while you focus on your recovery.
We have represented injured people across North Carolina for decades, and we understand the unique challenges motorcycle accident claims often involve under North Carolina law.
Contact our motorcycle accident attorneys in Mount Holly today for a free consultation.
