Everett Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Jeff & Kupala Foster
Personal Injury Attorneys · Mukilteo, WA
Motorcycle riders face unique risks on Washington roads, and unique prejudices when they seek compensation for their injuries. Without the protection of an enclosed vehicle, even a moderate-speed crash can result in devastating, life-altering harm. Insurance companies and opposing counsel sometimes harbor unfair assumptions about motorcyclists. Foster Law fights those assumptions aggressively, standing up for riders' rights and securing the full compensation Washington law allows. Jeff and Kupala Foster personally handle every motorcycle case. No fee unless we win. Call or text (425) 971-5400.
What You Need to Know
Washington is home to a strong motorcycling community and riders have the same legal rights on public roads as any other vehicle operator. When a driver fails to see a motorcycle, cuts off a rider, opens a door into a cyclist's path, or simply fails to yield, they are legally responsible for the consequences. Foster Law investigates every factor that contributed to your crash, including driver negligence, road conditions, visibility, vehicle defects, and the actions of all parties. We document your injuries thoroughly and work with medical experts to project future treatment needs. We counter insurance company bias and lowball offers with evidence, expert testimony, and the credibility that comes from being genuinely prepared to go to trial. Motorcycle crash injuries are often severe. Road rash, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries are common even at moderate speeds. The long-term medical and financial impact of these injuries must be fully accounted for in your claim. Foster Law uses economists, life care planners, and medical specialists to build a complete picture of your damages. We never let insurance companies reduce your claim to a formula output. Insurance companies sometimes try to introduce the motorcyclist's lane splitting behavior, riding history, or gear choices as comparative fault arguments. Washington does not permit motorcycle lane splitting, but these arguments still surface in negotiations. Foster Law is prepared for every one of them. Washington's helmet law under RCW 46.37.530 requires helmets, but not wearing a helmet does not bar your recovery. It may affect the allocation of fault on head injury claims, and we navigate that argument carefully to protect the full value of your recovery. The statute of limitations for motorcycle crash claims is three years from the date of the crash.
What Foster Law Does for You
- —Investigate the crash to establish driver negligence and challenge attempts to blame the rider
- —Document road conditions, visibility factors, and all contributing circumstances
- —Work with medical experts to calculate current and future treatment needs
- —Counter insurance company bias with evidence and expert testimony
- —Calculate the full scope of damages including long-term rehabilitation and lost earning capacity
- —Prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement value and litigation outcomes
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Why Clients Choose Foster Law
- —Aggressive advocacy against insurance company anti-motorcyclist bias
- —Experience maximizing compensation for serious motorcycle injury claims
- —Direct attorney access. Jeff or Kupala personally handles your case.
- —No recovery, no fee.
- —Trial-ready preparation that insurance companies respect
- —40+ years of combined personal injury experience in Snohomish County
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still recover if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
Washington requires helmets under RCW 46.37.530 but not wearing one does not automatically bar your claim. The at-fault driver is still responsible for causing the crash. Helmet use may be raised as comparative negligence potentially reducing your recovery, but it does not eliminate your right to compensation.
What are the most common causes of motorcycle crashes in Washington?
Left-turning vehicles that fail to yield are the leading cause. Lane changes without checking blind spots, distracted driving, failure to stop at intersections, and hazardous road conditions are also common. Dooring, where a driver opens a car door into a rider's path, is frequent in urban areas.
Will the insurance company try to blame me for the crash?
Yes. Insurance companies routinely attempt to shift blame to motorcyclists claiming the rider was speeding, weaving, or otherwise negligent. Foster Law counters these tactics with crash reconstruction, witness testimony, and physical evidence.
What compensation can I recover after a motorcycle crash?
You may recover medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and compensation for any permanent disability or disfigurement.
What should I do at the scene of a motorcycle crash?
Get to safety, call 911, seek immediate medical attention even if you feel okay, document the scene, gather witness information, and call or text Foster Law at (425) 971-5400 before speaking to the other driver's insurance company.
How is a motorcycle crash case different from a car crash case?
Motorcycle cases involve unique bias issues, more severe injuries, and different damage calculations due to the lack of vehicle protection. An attorney experienced specifically in motorcycle cases can counter the bias and build a stronger claim.
The information in these FAQs is general legal information, not legal advice for your specific situation. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.
We Handle Motorcycle Accident Cases Throughout Snohomish County
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