Cleveland Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Over $600 Million Recovered for Victims

Motorcyclists face elevated risks of suffering serious injury or death in traffic collisions, which is why pursuing a personal injury claim after a crash can be so important for riders and their families.

At The Becker Law Firm, our Cleveland motorcycle accident attorneys help victims and families navigate the civil justice system and fight for the compensation they need. 

If you or your loved one were injured in a motorcycle crash in the Ohio, we can review the case and discuss how we can help.

Reasons to Choose The Becker Law Firm

• More than $600 million in compensation recovered.
• Two Civil Trial Specialists certified by the NBTA (Mike Becker, Romney Cullers).
• National recognition among Ohio Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Inner Circle of Advocates (Mike Becker).
• Record verdicts and settlements, including the largest personal injury settlement for an individual plaintiff in Ohio history.

The Becker Law Firm’s trial attorneys leverage more than a century of experience to help victims pursue justice after suffering preventable injuries. From offices in Elyria and Cleveland, our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients across Ohio, offer FREE consultations, and work on a contingent fee basis, which means there’s no fee unless we win.

For a FREE review of your case, call (440) 252-4399 or contact us online.

Liability in Motorcycle Accidents

In Ohio, if you were less than 50% at fault for your accident, the party who is primarily responsible can be held accountable for that percentage of your damages. However, you’ll need to provide evidence that shows their negligence was the proximate cause of your injuries.

Examples of negligence that can lead to motorcycle accidents:

• Speeding
• Drunk driving
• Driving while distracted
• Texting while driving
• Following too closely
• Unsafe lane changes
• Red light and stop sign violations
• Failure to yield / intersection violations
• Unsafe premises conditions
• Defective products or motorcycles

Motorcycle Accident Statistics in Ohio

According to NHTSA, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents that occupants of passenger vehicles. 

This is due not only to the lack of protection riders have in comparison to people in standard cars and trucks, but also because far too many motorists overlook riders, engage in dangerous driving behaviors, and fail to safely operate their vehicles.

Data from the Ohio State Patrol shed light on motorcycle crashes in Ohio:

• In 2020, 3,982 motorcycle-involved crashes occurred on Ohio roadways – an 11% increase from 2019. 212 motorcycle occupants were killed and another 3,590 were injured in these crashes.
• Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Summit, and Lucas Counties accounted for over a third of all motorcycle crashes statewide.
• 10% of motorcycle-involved crashes in 2020 involved alcohol or drugs.
• Just 38% of riders involved in crashes were wearing a helmet, and for motorcycle occupants killed in crashes, the number dropped to 25%.