Motorcyclists face risks other drivers don’t. With no seat belt, no steel frame, and no airbag, even a moderate-speed collision can cause severe injuries. And after a crash, riders run into a second problem on top of the physical one: People assume the rider was at fault before anyone looks at the facts.
At Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, we represent injured motorcyclists across St. Louis and the surrounding area. We focus on serious injury claims with significant treatment, long-term damages, and real impacts on daily life. If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, the cost of recovery shouldn’t land on you.
Plenty of motorcycle accident victims face the assumption that they were speeding or riding recklessly before any evidence is reviewed. Insurers reach for the same playbook: The rider was hard to see, speed caused the crash, unsafe riding was to blame, the injuries are exaggerated, the fault is mostly the motorcyclist’s. Those arguments drive down settlements if they go unanswered. That’s why we build claims on evidence, not assumptions.
Most motorcycle crashes happen because a driver failed to see or react to a rider in time. With no seat belt, no steel frame, and no airbag, even a moderate-speed collision can cause severe injuries — and then riders face a second problem: the assumption that they were at fault before anyone looks at the facts.
Failure-to-yield situations at intersections are one of the most common and deadly scenarios for riders.
Crashes involving several vehicles pull in multiple parties and insurers, adding complexity to the claim.
Higher speeds on highways mean more severe injuries when a driver fails to notice a rider.
Potholes, debris, and uneven pavement can cause catastrophic crashes and may support a claim against a government entity.
A collision with a large commercial vehicle can be devastating for a rider and often involves corporate liability.
Even when the other driver flees, your own uninsured motorist coverage and other options may still be available.
Motorcycle injuries tend to carry both immediate and long-term costs. We build the claim around the full impact — not just the bills that exist today.
Missouri follows comparative fault. You may still recover even if you share some responsibility for the accident, though your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. Contact us before responding to any insurer.
Insurers occasionally use motorcycle-specific legal issues to chip away at compensation. Understanding how they apply before you respond to an adjuster can make a significant difference.
Missouri helmet rules apply to some riders. Insurers may try to use helmet use — or lack thereof — to reduce compensation.
Missouri's comparative fault system means sharing some blame doesn't end your claim, but insurers will push hard on this.
Riding without the proper endorsement can be used against you. We address these issues as part of building your claim.
Identifying every available policy — including your own uninsured motorist coverage — is a key part of the investigation.
Accident reports, photographs, helmet and motorcycle damage, and witness statements must be secured early before they're lost.
Strong motorcycle claims rely on evidence preserved early: accident reports, photographs, helmet and motorcycle damage, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and expert evaluations. The sooner an investigation starts, the more evidence survives.
We are not a volume firm. We’re selective about which cases we take, which means the cases we do handle are met with dedicated attention from start to finish.
We investigate the crash thoroughly — accident reports, photos, witness statements, and expert evaluations — before the evidence disappears.
Every case is prepared as if it's going to trial. Even when a settlement is reached, insurers know we're ready to go the distance.
You won't pay a thing until we win your case. If we don't recover compensation, we don't collect legal fees.
You're not handed off to a case manager. Your attorney knows every detail of your case and is reachable throughout.
Common questions from injured motorcyclists and their families in St. Louis.
Nothing up front. We work on contingency, so you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Missouri sets deadlines on injury claims, typically 5 years from the date of the accident. Acting early helps preserve evidence before it’s gone. Call us and we’ll confirm the timeline that applies to your situation.
Often, yes. Missouri follows comparative fault, so sharing some responsibility doesn’t automatically end your claim, though it can reduce your recovery by your share of fault.
“I didn’t see them” isn’t a defense. Drivers have a duty to stay aware and share the road. What decides fault is the evidence, and that’s what we build the case on.
Be careful with early offers. They often come in before the full extent of your injuries and future costs is clear. Have any offer reviewed before you sign anything.
It depends on fault, the available insurance coverage, and the details of the crash. We work to identify every source of coverage that may apply.
Possibly. Even when the other driver flees, your own uninsured motorist coverage and other options may be available. It’s worth a close look.
Often, yes. Compensation can include lost income, reduced earning ability, and future financial losses tied to your injuries.
Sometimes. If a defective component or equipment failure contributed to the crash, that can raise a product liability claim in addition to any driver’s fault.
When negligence caused the death, surviving family may have options through a wrongful death claim. We can walk you through what applies.
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