Kokomo Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

How Christie Bell & Marshall Fights for Motorcycle Accident Victims

Motorcycle accident victims face a challenge that most car crash victims do not: bias. Insurance adjusters, defense attorneys, and sometimes juries assume the rider was reckless, speeding, or weaving through traffic. That assumption is often wrong, but it reduces settlements and verdicts unless it is confronted directly with evidence.

Our personal injury attorneys handle motorcycle cases by building a factual record that takes rider bias off the table. We investigate the crash thoroughly and present your case in a way that forces the insurer to evaluate it based on the facts, not on stereotypes about motorcyclists.

With millions recovered for motor vehicle accident victims, you can trust our law firm to pursue the maximum compensation available.

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How Motorcycle Accidents in Kokomo Happen

Indiana’s Crash Facts documents that motorcyclists are significantly overrepresented in fatal and serious-injury crashes relative to their share of traffic. And in most motorcycle accidents, we encounter that they are caused by the negligence of other drivers — not the riders themselves. Common causes of motorcycle crashes in the Kokomo area include:

• Left-turn collisions. Drivers making left turns at intersections frequently fail to see or yield to oncoming motorcycles, causing devastating T-bone and head-on impacts.
• Lane changes without checking mirrors. Motorcycles are harder to spot in a driver’s blind spot. Drivers who fail to look before merging can sideswipe or force a rider off the road.
• Rear-end crashes. Tailgating drivers who do not maintain safe following distances can strike a motorcycle from behind, sending the rider airborne.
• Dooring accidents. In Kokomo’s urban corridors, parked vehicle doors suddenly opening into a motorcycle’s path cause serious crashes.
• Impaired drivers. Drunk and drugged drivers pose an extreme threat to motorcyclists because their reduced reaction times and lane-keeping failures give riders no time to evade.
• Distracted drivers. A driver glancing at a phone for even a few seconds can easily miss a motorcycle in an adjacent lane or at an intersection.
• Road hazards. Potholes, gravel, uneven pavement, and debris that a car might navigate easily can be deadly for motorcycles.

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Injuries Common in Motorcycle Accidents

The lack of structural protection around a motorcycle means riders often sustain some of the most severe injuries seen in any traffic accident context:

• Road rash. Abrasion injuries ranging from superficial skin loss to deep tissue damage requiring skin grafting and leaving permanent scarring.
• Traumatic brain injuries. Even helmeted riders can suffer concussions, skull fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, and permanent cognitive impairment.
• Spinal cord injuries. Impact with the road or another vehicle can compress or sever the spinal cord, causing partial or total paralysis.
• Broken bones. Fractures to the legs, arms, hips, collarbones, and ribs are extremely common in motorcycle crashes and often require surgical repair.
• Internal injuries. Blunt abdominal trauma can rupture internal organs without obvious external signs, requiring emergency surgery.
• Amputations. Severe crush injuries to the extremities can result in partial or complete limb loss.

At Christie Bell & Marshall, your motorcycle accident lawyer pursues every category of compensation available in your case. In a free initial consultation, we can evaluate the medical evidence needed to recover compensation to support your recovery.

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Compensation Available to Kokomo Motorcycle Accident Victims

Compensation Available to Kokomo Motorcycle Accident Victims

Christie Bell & Marshall pursues every category of compensation available in your case. Motorcycle injuries typically carry higher damages because the severity of harm is greater when there is no vehicle structure protecting the rider.

• Emergency medical treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, and physical therapy
• Adaptive equipment and future medical care if your injuries are permanent
• Lost wages from time missed at work and loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and PTSD
• Loss of enjoyment of activities you loved before the crash and loss of consortium for your spouse
• Punitive damages in cases involving especially reckless conduct, such as a drunk or distracted driver

Attorney Katherine M. Marshall notes:

“Insurance companies try to use rider bias to justify lowball offers. We counter that with evidence-based case valuations that reflect what the injuries actually cost, not what the adjuster hopes you will accept.”

Get in Touch With a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Kokomo – No Fees Unless We Win

We know that insurance companies treat motorcycle accident victims unfairly — assuming riders were reckless or at fault before a single fact has been investigated. We push back hard against those assumptions, using accident reconstruction, medical experts, and witness testimony to prove the negligent driver’s liability. 

Contact us. Our firm handles motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accidents in Kokomo

Do I have a case if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?

Indiana law does not require adult motorcycle riders to wear helmets, though helmet use is strongly encouraged. Not wearing a helmet may be raised by the defense to argue your injuries were worsened by your own conduct, which could reduce your compensation under Indiana’s comparative fault rules. However, it does not bar your recovery entirely — and Christie Bell & Marshall will work to ensure that any fault reduction is fair and supported by the evidence.

What if the driver who hit me claims they didn’t see me?

“I didn’t see the motorcycle” is not a defense — it is an admission of failure to maintain a proper lookout, which is itself negligence. Drivers have a legal duty to pay attention to the road and observe all vehicles, including motorcycles, before turning, changing lanes, or proceeding through intersections.

How do I prove the other driver was at fault?

We gather all available evidence: police reports, witness statements, traffic camera and dashcam footage, physical evidence from the crash scene, and in complex cases, we retain accident reconstruction experts. The burden of proof in a civil case is a preponderance of the evidence — meaning we need to show it is more likely than not that the driver’s negligence caused your injuries.

Can I still recover if I was partially at fault?

Yes, as long as you were less than 51% at fault under Indiana’s modified comparative fault rule (IC § 34-51-2). Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from compensation if the other driver bore the majority of responsibility.

What is my case worth?

The value of your case depends on the nature and severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical care (current and future), your lost income, the impact on your quality of life, and the available insurance coverage. We provide honest case evaluations during free consultations and pursue maximum value at every stage of your case.

How soon do I need to contact a lawyer after a motorcycle accident in Kokomo?

As soon as possible. Critical evidence — skid marks, surveillance footage, accident scene details — can disappear within days. Witnesses are easiest to locate immediately after a crash. And getting early legal guidance helps you avoid mistakes like giving a recorded statement to the insurance company that could be used against you.