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Riding a motorcycle in Richmond Heights, MO, is a thrilling and freeing experience, but comes with unique risks. Whether you’re commuting to work or enjoying a weekend ride, knowing how to stay visible and ride defensively makes all the difference.
At Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, we believe every rider deserves safe roads and peace of mind. Here are important tips to help you stay safe. If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, we’re here to help. We have decades of experience and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.
Call us at (314) 932-1066 for a free consultation with a Richmond Heights motorcycle accident lawyer.
How Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Motorcycle Crash in Richmond Heights, MO
When dealing with a motorcycle crash in Richmond Heights, Missouri, the path to recovery can feel overwhelming. That’s where Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers step in.
Our Richmond Heights personal injury lawyers will handle the legal burden so you can focus on healing.
This includes:
- Investigating the crash and gathering evidence
- Identifying all responsible parties
- Calculating the full extent of your damages
- Negotiating with insurance companies
- Representing you in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash and think another driver was to blame, we’re here to help you. Call our law office today to schedule a free consultation with a Richmond Heights motorcycle accident attorney.
Motorcycle Safety Tips for Riders
Motorcycle safety is about more than basic equipment and technical skill. Here are nine tips to help you stay safe on the road.
Get Your Motorcycle License
In 2023, about one-third of motorcycle riders involved in a fatal crash did not have a valid license. This means they did not have a motorcycle license or any driver’s license, or their license was suspended.
Missouri requires motorcycle riders to have a Class M license or a driver’s license with the M endorsement. Getting your motorcycle license usually requires passing a written and a riding test, but you can waive the riding test if you pass the MMSP Motorcycle RiderCourse.
Get Proper Training
More than 90% of riders involved in a crash never received real training. Most were self-taught or learned how to ride from friends. Before hitting the road, it is a good idea to take basic rider courses to develop a strong foundation.
Take Rider Safety and Skills Courses
No matter how much riding experience you have, safety courses are a great way to develop new skills and improve your confidence.
Advanced courses help you develop effective crash avoidance skills. Without training and experience, it’s common for riders to overbrake and skid their rear wheel while underbraking the front tire. Crash avoidance training helps you learn safe evasive maneuvers, emergency braking, progressive braking, and lane position flexibility to react quickly and stay in control.
Always Wear a DOT‑Approved Helmet and Protective Gear
Missouri law requires riders and passengers under 26 years old — or anyone riding with an instruction permit — to always wear a DOT-approved helmet.
Supplement your approved helmet with gloves, a jacket with long sleeves, and pants. Boots are important to improve grip on the footpegs and road and protect against foot and ankle injuries. Opt for light colors or protective gear with reflective material to make sure you’re visible to other motorists.
Stay Visible
A motorcycle’s small size and profile also make it harder to notice. That’s why it’s important to make yourself as visible as possible.
Bright or reflective gear helps, and riding in the center of your lane makes you more noticeable to other drivers. Avoid lingering in drivers’ blind spots, and always assume others may not see you, especially at intersections or when they’re turning.
Practice Defensive Riding and Situational Awareness
Exercise greater caution at intersections. Many motorcycle accidents happen when drivers turn left in front of a rider. Watch for drivers backing out of driveways or changing lanes without signaling. Anticipate potential hazards and always be ready to react safely.
Avoid Lane Splitting
While lane filtering has some safety benefits, lane splitting can be deadly, especially at high speeds. The biggest risk is reduced visibility, as your bike will be somewhere other motorists do not expect it. You will also eliminate safe escape routes to the left or right to avoid a crash.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Richmond Heights Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Riding in Richmond Heights is a wonderful experience when you’re informed, prepared, and cautious. Use these safety tips to lower your risk and ride with confidence.
And if the unexpected occurs, you don’t need to navigate the aftermath of a crash alone. With over 21 years of combined experience and a commitment to justice, Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is ready to stand by you. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle crash by a careless driver, we’ll fight for a fair recovery.
Call our law office today to schedule a free case evaluation with a Richmond Heights motorcycle accident attorney.
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Behind every case is a small team that knows the file inside and out. Our attorneys and staff work together so clients get clear communication, careful preparation, and direct access throughout the case.
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Why This Firm Exists
James Eason didn't build this firm to be the biggest. He built it to be the kind of firm an injured person actually needs. We are small enough to stay personally involved, prepared enough to walk into court, and selective enough to take cases seriously. The model most personal injury firms run on is volume: take everything, settle most of it quickly, and then move on to the next injured client. That works for the firm, but it doesn't always work for the client. The lawyers who genuinely prepare every case for trial are the ones who get the best results, because the insurance carriers know the difference. That's our model here.
Steps to Proceed
Our Proven Process
We'll listen to what happened, ask the questions that matter, and tell you honestly whether we think the case is worth pursuing. If we don't, we'll say so.
Investigation
If we take the case, we get to work, investigating the police reports, medical records, and witness statements, preserving the evidence and working with experts as needed.
We build a documented claim and present it to the insurance carrier. Most cases settle here. If yours doesn’t, we keep going.
Litigation Preparation
If the offer isn't fair, we litigate. Because we've prepared the case for trial from the beginning, we're ready when it gets there.
Settlement, mediation, or verdict we pursue whichever outcome reflects what your case is actually worth.
Professional Recognition
Honors & Professional Organizations
James Eason is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and is on the Board of Governors. He also belongs to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, National Trial Lawyers, American Association of Justice, and Mound City Bar Association
James has been honored with membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 3000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy.
Eason Law Firm has also been nominated as a finalist in the St. Louis Magazine A-List for Personal Injury Attorneys.
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Missouri’s leading organization advocating for the rights of injured citizens and holding wrongdoers accountable through the civil justice system.
St. Louis Lawyers Association
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What You Get When You Work With Us
No Fee Unless We Recover
We offer standard contingency representation. You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we recover
Handled by Our Team, Not Handed Off
Your case is managed by our legal team from start to finish. We do not pass clients from office to office or outsource case management.
Trial-ready preparation
Insurance carriers pay more when they believe the lawyer across the table is genuinely prepared to try the case
Honest case evaluation
If the case isn't strong enough to pursue, we'll tell you. If it's worth fighting, we'll explain exactly why.
Available when it matters
Serious injuries don't keep business hours. Neither do we.