According to the Department of Public Safety, motorcycles comprise 4% of all registered vehicles in Iowa but account for 16% of all fatalities. If a motorcyclist survives an accident, they are more likely to have serious injuries.
It is overwhelming to balance recovery from a crash while contending with a motorcycle accident case. That is where motorcycle accident attorneys come in. While you heal your broken bones, they work to get you the compensation you deserve.
That Advocates specialize in doing just that. We are Iowa locals representing motorcycle accident victims. Contact one of our Des Moines motorcycle lawyers for a free consultation. We are here to give legal advice and representation to you or your family members suffering from a motorcycle crash.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries and seek medical attention
Contact a personal injury lawyer with The Advocates to start your recovery
Seek medical treatment for your injuries
Get the damage on your motorcycle repaired
When you have completed treatment, your Advocate will compile your medical records
Your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
We only get paid if we win your case!
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My experience with the advocates was a good one. After being hit by a car on my motorcycle they helped me with a settlement with the insurance company to get the hospital bills paid. They were extremely helpful. They always answered any questions I had with in a day. Every email I sent was always responded to. If you unfortunately has to go through a injury by another person I would recommend them in helping you resolve any debt you have because if that injury. The Advocates were great to work with and help me get this unfortunate event behind me.
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I want to First say that I am truly thankful for the advocates Law Firm they have been a great service to me through this ordeal and Katie she is a tremendous lawyer someone that I would recommend she fights tooth and nail for her clients and the rest of the team they supported me to the fullest with that being said I would like to say for anyone who is trying to find an attorney to fight their case The Advocates is the way to go.
No. Iowa is one of just a few states without a helmet law. Even though it is optional, the protection a helmet gives a motorcyclist cannot be overstated. People in car accidents have the protection of seat belts and airbags. Motorcyclists have nothing but the protective gear they choose to wear.
Statistics exemplify what can happen when bikers choose not to wear a helmet. Data collected over five years show 74% of people killed in a motorcycle accident were not wearing a helmet — the national average is 38%.
Helmets are an affordable, effective way to reduce the chance of wrongful death when riding a motorcycle. It is up to you if you want to wear one, but all the data and stories of loved ones lost suggest you should.
Everybody has different requirements for an ideal helmet. A well-fitted motorcycle helmet ensures maximum protection and comfort. Follow these tips to get the right helmet for you:
The helmet is just the beginning of motorcycle safety. There is more you can wear to prevent broken bones and other serious injuries:
If a negligent driver causes an accident where you get hurt, then you should file a personal injury claim. All damage done to you deserves fair compensation. These are the most common types of injuries motorcyclists face:
Preventive measures are the key to avoiding accidents. To take the proper steps, you need to know the most common causes of motorcycle accidents:
You can never remove the chance of an accident occurring when riding a motorcycle, but these tips will reduce your chances of getting in one:
Iowa offers motorcycle rider education courses courses for new and returning riders. These courses provide hands-on experience to improve the following necessary skills:
Behind every accident are people who could have made different choices. Errors in judgment will never go away, but an education course helps increase riders’ confidence and drive proactively.
Iowa has one of the highest fatality rates in the country for motorcyclists. The dangers are undeniable. We do not want anybody ever to be a part of this statistic, for every life cut short by an accident is a tragedy.
Unfortunately, crashes happen every day. If you are a part of one, you probably have a personal injury and do not know how you are going to pay your medical bills.
Getting the settlement you deserve is never easy, especially because Iowa is an at-fault state, meaning that to file a claim, you must show the other driver was more than 50% at fault. The system is complicated for those who do not understand it, making it difficult to file and win a motorcycle accident claim.
When you are ready, just know that you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit or settle your case.
While navigating the claims process may seem daunting, it pales in comparison to the hurdles personal injury victims must overcome to get back to normal. Getting a new vehicle after the accident, paying for rehabilitation, and dealing with insurance adjusters take their toll on a person. Fortunately, you do not have to do it alone.
Contact our Des Moines motorcycle accident lawyers today for beginning-to-end legal representation. Motorcycle crashes are potentially life-changing events. If you have experienced one, you deserve a local lawyer ready to guide you through those changes. You deserve an Advocate.