The average car, truck or SUV driver has any number of safety devices protecting them when they are out on the road. Seat restraint systems, airbags, and automatic communication with an emergency operator come as standard features for several makes and models of cars.

Those of us who choose to ride motorcycles have much fewer options. Mike Imprevento is an avid biker and an attorney. He knows at first hand how accidents happen. He knows we don’t have seat belts, much less anything to keep us on our bikes in the event of an accident. We have to pay more attention to safety than people who drive cars. The great majority of us do all the right things; we obey the helmet laws, wear protective clothing, maintain our distances, and stay within the speed limits. Unfortunately, others don’t always exercise the same caution, and the results can be catastrophic.

According to a recent study by Progressive Insurance, the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area is the second most dangerous place for motorcyclists in America.

Our city has miles of highways filled with thousands of tourists and commercial vehicles who are making their way to our beaches and our ports. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 51% of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with another vehicle in motion.

Insurance companies are well aware of the inherent dangers of riding a motorcycle. That’s why your premiums are so high, even if you have a flawless record of safe riding. While the insurers have no issues accepting monthly premiums, they can drag their feet when it comes to paying claims. It’s important to have someone on your side like the lawyers at Breit Drescher Imprevento & Walker who are familiar with insurance company tactics so you can get your medical bills paid recover lost wages, and get your bike repaired.

The first step in getting your expenses paid and your life back on track is to take prompt action. Obtaining the services of experienced legal counsel as soon as possible can be the difference between waiting years for inadequate compensation or waiting months for a settlement that is reasonable and fair. Call us today at 757-622-6000 or email us and we’ll contact you within 24 hours to review your case, at no charge.

If your accident resulted in a brain, spinal cord, or other serious injury, you can bet that the insurance companies will do all they can to avoid responsibility, even if you weren’t at fault. Tactics such as digging into your background, offering low ball settlements after long delays, and painting you as a careless and thrill-seeking biker are just some of the methods that insurers use to keep from living up to their obligations. At Breit Drescher Imprevento & Walker, we understand. We don’t just talk about bikes, we ride them.