Seattle Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents involve some of the worst injuries on the road – and despite an overall decline in traffic fatalities, fatal motorcycle accidents are on the rise. The number of Washington motorcycle deaths reached a record high of 82 in 2006 -- nearly triple the death toll a decade earlier. While motorcycle fatalities fell to 65 in 2007, the number remains unacceptably high.

If you have been hurt or a loved one has been killed in a motorcycle accident in Seattle or the surrounding communities, contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. toll-free at 1-866-681-0002 or submit an online contact form. We handle cases across Washington State, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Edmonds, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Renton, Lynnwood, Federal Way, Burien, Everett, Auburn, Kent, Issaquah and Tacoma.

Most fatal accidents occur during the day, in dry weather and in the prime riding months of April through September. Why are motorcycles involved in so many fatal accidents?  Experts cite factors such as the failure of other drivers to notice or yield to motorcycles. National statistics show that in half of all fatal motorcycle crashes the motorcyclist collided with a car or truck. In 40 percent of these crashes, the other vehicles turned left in front of the cyclist as the motorcycle was going straight or passing. These crashes illustrate the very real -- and deadly -- dangers that motorcyclists face when negligent motorists fail to heed motorcyclists. They may pull out in front of motorcyclists at side roads, fail to yield at intersections or hit them when changing lanes.

Negligent drivers are not the only risk that motorcyclists face. Negligently designed or maintained roads are very real hazards. Unrepaired potholes, broken pavement or standing water on highway surfaces may be little more than a nuisance for cars and trucks. But those same negligently repaired roads can cause motorcyclists to lose control of their bikes -- often with tragic results.

Our Experience
Traumatic injury lawyer Kenneth Selander, Jr. of Selander O'Brien PLLC has successfully represented numerous motorcycle accident victims over the past two decades.  When a motorcyclist was killed in an accident caused by faulty road repair, leaving behind a wife and young daughter, we obtained a $2.4 million settlement from the state for his family. Our law firm believes that when you're struggling to recover from catastrophic injuries – or dealing with the loss of a loved one – you shouldn't have to fight the insurance companies and a complex legal system to obtain the financial compensation you deserve.

At Selander O’Brien PLLC, we’ve seen first-hand how destructive motorcycle accidents can be and we know that victims often deal with challenging medical conditions, including:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Broken bones
• Foot and leg injuries
• Limb amputation
• Internal bleeding

Given the serious extent of many motorcycle accident injuries, you need experienced legal representation from a firm familiar with Washington state liability and insurance laws.  With more than 20 years of experience in all kinds of injury claims, Kenneth Selander, Jr. has built his reputation aggressively and ethically fighting for the legal rights of victims and their families. In fact, Washington Law & Politics Magazine has named Kenneth Selander, Jr. a SuperLawyer. That award is conferred on only the top 5% of attorneys in Washington State.

Ken has earned the respect of the legal community.  That's why another attorney who needed help with an injury claim turned  to Ken. "I'm an attorney, and I retained Ken after he was recommended by other attorneys," he said. "Ken worked hard for me and got me the result I needed.  I would not hesitate to retain Ken to represent me again."

Our Commitment
When you contact the law firm of Selander O'Brien PLLC, you ensure that your case receives the full commitment of a skilled legal team.  We handle each case on an individual basis, and we treat you and your family with the respect and compassion you deserve.  That's why our clients refer us to their friends.

Here's what one motorcycle accident client said about our services: "Before deciding on an attorney to settle my personal injury lawsuit, I interviewed with several. Ken was one of the few attorneys I spoke with that wasn't willing to assume my case was open and shut. Even though it appeared to others to be a "slam dunk," Ken assumed nothing and prepared my case leaving nothing to chance. The case did turn out to be more difficult than originally thought, but Ken's experience, preparation and knowledgeable insight earned for me all the compensation I had coming. Easy to work with and a great, easy-going sense of humor too. He has my highest recommendation."

If you need help with a motorcycle accident  claim in Seattle or the surrounding communities, contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. toll-free at 1-866-681-0002 or submit an online contact form. We do not charge attorney fees unless we recover damages for your case.