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Operating a motorcycle in Missouri requires that you meet all of the necessary licensing conditions. In turn, getting your license proves that you have the knowledge needed to avoid and prevent motorcycle accidents in St. Louis, Missouri.
Despite all of your training and skills, crashes can still occur. And if you have sustained losses in a crash, consulting with a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer can go a long way in helping you recover.
At Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, our team can help you familiarize yourself with and pursue your legal options. Below, you’ll learn more about Missouri’s various motorcycle licensing requirements.
If you need legal assistance after a wreck, call one of our St. Louis personal injury attorneys at (314) 932-1066 to schedule a free consultation.
How Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Motorcycle Accident in St. Louis, MO
A motorcycle accident in St. Louis, MO, can leave you battling not only significant injuries but also medical expenses that are just as substantial. If another party was responsible for your crash, filing a personal injury claim can help you recover these losses.
However, doing so alone is no easy feat; in order to have the greatest chance of receiving fair compensation, you need to hire legal counsel. At Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, our St. Louis motorcycle accident attorneys know how to effectively pursue these claims.
Our services include the following:
- A free case assessment
- A thorough investigation into how the motorcycle crash occurred
- Evidence collection
- Establishing liability
- Calculation of damages
- Negotiations with insurance companies
- Representation in court, as necessary
Our St. Louis personal injury lawyers have decades of experience helping the people in our community. And since we work on contingency, you won’t have to worry about upfront fees. Most importantly, though, you can always expect to be treated with the compassion and respect you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
Class M Permit Requirements
If you are a minor and don’t yet have a Missouri driver’s license, you’ll have to apply for a Class M permit. You must be at least 15 ½ years of age and have parental approval. If you are under 16, you must complete a motorcycle rider training course approved by the state.
At age 16, you can apply for a permit by passing the Class M written test. You do not have to complete a training course. You can receive a temporary motorcycle instruction permit if you pass the Class F (standard driver’s license) and Class M written exams, a road sign test, and a vision exam.
However, as it is a permit and not a full-fledged license, there are restrictions to keep in mind, including:
- You cannot travel any farther than 50 miles from your home.
- You can’t have passengers.
- You must drive during daylight hours.
- You can only operate a vehicle that has an engine with a displacement no greater than 250 cc.
While a skills training course may not be necessary for a permit if you are at least 16, it might be wise to take one voluntarily.
Class M Motorcycle License Requirements
Applicants for a full Class M license between the ages of 16 and 18 must meet graduated driver license eligibility provisions and pass a motorcycle skills test. This exam can occur in a controlled, off-street area or an actual traffic environment.
If you’re at least 18, you must take a written and skills test to obtain a Class M license. You can waive the skills exam if you’ve completed an approved motorcycle rider training course.
Understanding Your Rights if You’re in an Accident in St. Louis
The knowledge and experience necessary to obtain a license will help you avoid making mistakes and engaging in dangerous maneuvers like lane splitting, which could result in crashes. What they do not do, of course, is prevent others from committing errors that could result in harm.
If you’ve been in an accident because of another party’s conduct, you may be able to file a claim. It’s only possible if you can prove that they were negligent or wrongful in their behavior. Typically, that means proving they owed you a duty of care that they then breached, leading to losses for which you can be compensated.
By hiring a lawyer, you can fight for damages that cover your medical expenses, including future ones, as well as lost wages if you had to miss work as you receive treatment. You can claim compensation for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, too.
Contact Our St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
The last thing you think will happen after obtaining your motorcycle license is getting into any kind of accident. But despite all of your best efforts, crashes do occur, and they can leave you dealing with serious losses.
By hiring the team at Eason Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, you can get the help you need to prove that the other party was negligent or wrongful. Contact us today to speak with a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer about your case.
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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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Areas of Practice
We represent victims injured in a wide range of accident and injury claims, including
Commercial trucks are usually insured for $1 million or more, and the carriers behind them have lawyers and investigators on the file the day of the crash. Trucking cases need immediate attention to preserve the evidence that wins them, including the driver's logs, the truck's electronic data, maintenance records, and the company's safety history. We handle these cases regularly and know what to look for.
Crashes involving delivery vans, work trucks, rideshare drivers on the clock, and other company vehicles often encompass multiple insurance policies and a fight over who was working for whom at the time. Untangling that is a meaningful part of the case, and it can substantially change what's available to the injured client.
Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burns, and traumatic amputations require careful calculation of future medical costs and other long-term care needs. We work with life-care planners and medical economists so the full lifetime cost of the injury is on the table, and not just the medical bills that have already come in.
Wrongful death claims are about more than money. Families need answers and accountability as much as they need financial security. We handle these cases with the seriousness they deserve and walk families through the legal and emotional landscape carefully.
Traumatic brain injuries don't always show up clearly on a standard ER scan, and adjusters routinely undervalue them despite the serious health implications. These cases require thorough medical documentation, the right specialists, and expert testimony to be valued correctly.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian collisions tend to produce severe injuries from impact alone. Liability is often clear, but carriers still push back on damages. We make sure the long-term medical, vocational, and personal impact is fully documented.
Motorcyclists face built-in bias from insurance adjusters who automatically assume the rider was at fault. We've handled enough of these cases to know how that argument gets made and how to push back.
We don't take every car accident case. We take the serious ones, such as those involving significant injuries, disputed liability, or commercial vehicles, as well as aggressive insurance carriers.
Construction injury cases often involve third-party liability, and OSHA issues, which further complicate matters. The investigation has to start quickly before site conditions change and evidence disappears.
Experienced representation for patients harmed by medical errors, misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and other forms of healthcare negligence.
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
One of the oldest and most influential bar associations in St. Louis, fostering legal excellence and community service across the region.
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.