Riding a motorcycle gives you freedom, but it also comes with risk. In Columbus, whether you’re riding along Veterans Parkway, Manchester Expressway, or through back roads near Fort Benning, all it takes is one distracted driver to change your life.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent injured motorcyclists in Columbus, Muscogee County, and throughout West Georgia. We help riders recover compensation for serious injuries caused by negligent drivers, and we don’t back down when insurance companies try to blame the biker.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Columbus
Most motorcycle crashes are caused by driver negligence, not rider error. Motorcyclists are often hit because drivers aren’t looking for bikes, or make reckless decisions behind the wheel.
We handle cases involving:
- Drivers turning left into a motorcyclist’s path
- Unsafe lane changes and merging without checking mirrors
- Speeding or aggressive driving
- Distracted driving (texting, GPS use)
- Drivers failing to yield the right of way
- Sudden stops and rear-end collisions
We investigate your accident fully and prove exactly what went wrong, and who’s responsible.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries Are Often Severe
Motorcyclists don’t have the protection of a car’s frame or airbags. Even when wearing a helmet, riders face a much higher risk of catastrophic injury or death in a crash.
We help clients recover after suffering:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and crushed limbs
- Road rash and soft tissue damage
- Internal organ injuries and bleeding
- Amputations and long-term disability
- Fatal injuries resulting in wrongful death
We work closely with your doctors and long-term care experts to build a case that reflects the full impact of your injuries.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Georgia law allows motorcycle accident victims to pursue both economic and non-economic damages. You may be entitled to:
- Medical expenses (ER visits, surgery, rehab)
- Lost wages and future earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma or PTSD
- Motorcycle replacement or repair
- Funeral and burial costs in fatal crashes
We don’t let insurers undervalue your case or blame you for their driver’s mistake.
What If They Try to Blame You?
Motorcyclists are often unfairly blamed for accidents. Insurance companies may argue you were speeding, weaving, or not visible even when you were obeying traffic laws.
Georgia follows a modified comparative fault rule, so you can still recover compensation if you were less than 50% at fault. We use:
- Police reports and crash reconstructions
- Eyewitness accounts
- Helmet cam or traffic footage (if available)
- Expert testimony
Our team pushes back against biased assumptions and builds a fact-based case.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we know motorcyclists face serious injuries, and serious challenges from the moment of impact through every step of recovery. We handle everything so you can focus on healing.
We will:
- Investigate the crash and preserve all evidence
- Identify every source of compensation (including UM/UIM)
- Document your injuries and medical needs
- File all insurance claims and negotiate aggressively
- Prepare for trial if the insurer refuses to pay fairly
You don’t have to go through this alone we’re here to fight for you.
Don’t Wait Georgia’s Deadline Is Two Years
In Georgia, you have two years from the date of your motorcycle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Don’t wait for early legal action helps protect your rights and preserve critical evidence.
Talk to a Columbus Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured in a crash, the last thing you should worry about is fighting with an insurance adjuster. Let our team handle the legal fight while you focus on recovery and peace of mind. At Ted Law Firm, we care about your healing and your future. We proudly help people in Atlanta: Columbus, Macon, Athens, Savannah, Warner Robins, and all of Georgia! We advocate for accident victims across South Carolina and Georgia. When a devastating crash turns your world upside down, you can count on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side and provide the trusted legal support you deserve.
