Motorcyclists face unique risks on Massachusetts roads—from left-turn collisions in Somerville to lane-merge crashes on I-90 through Allston-Brighton. As your Massachusetts motorcycle accident attorney, Castel & Hall LLP challenges insurance bias and builds the evidence that shows what really happened. Riders deserve to be heard, and we make sure adjusters and juries listen.
Because motorcycles are typically excluded from PIP in Massachusetts, riders can often pursue a liability claim even for injuries that wouldn’t meet an auto no-fault threshold under personal injury law.
Most bike crashes start with driver negligence: cars failing to yield on Commonwealth Avenue, distracted driving near MBTA stations, sudden dooring on Cambridge streets, and unsafe left turns at busy intersections in Woburn or Framingham. We obtain camera footage, map skid marks, and work with reconstruction experts to counter claims that the rider was reckless.
MA has a universal helmet law, but lack of a helmet affects damages only if it contributed to the injury claimed (e.g., head trauma). Liability for the crash still focuses on negligence.
Objective evidence helps: helmet and gear use, dash/helmet cam footage, eyewitnesses, accident reconstruction, and your safe-riding history/training.
Left-turn and lane-change impacts are common. Failure to yield and improper lookout are strong liability theories; conspicuity evidence (headlight use, bright gear) can matter.
Potentially, against municipalities or contractors—subject to notice deadlines and statutory limits. Photograph defects immediately and capture precise locations (e.g., MassDOT roads vs. town ways).
Immediately after photos, store the bike securely for inspection by your expert. Do not authorize repairs until liability documentation is complete.