Anchorage Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Your Recovery
Compassionate Support for Motorcycle Crash Victims
Have you been in a motorcycle accident? Do you need help? Our Anchorage motorcycle accident lawyers at Weidner Rosano, A Professional Partnership can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact us online or call (907) 312-2292 today to learn how we can help you!
Key Factors Leading to Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in severe injuries than those involving automobiles.
The most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
- Motorcycle accidents involving cars: Motorcycles are often involved in accidents with cars. Cars turning into the path of a motorcycle are one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents involving cars.
- Motorcycle accidents involving trucks: Trucks and other large vehicles are often involved in motorcycle accidents. Cars pulling out in front of a motorcycle are one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents involving trucks.
- Motorcycle accidents involving buses: Buses are often involved in motorcycle accidents. Buses turning into the path of a motorcycle are one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents involving buses.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Their Consequences
Motorcycle accidents can result in a range of injuries, with some being more common than others. One of the most frequent injuries is road rash, which occurs when a rider's skin makes contact with the road surface, leading to abrasions and potential infections.
Another common injury is fractures, often involving the arms, legs, or wrists, as riders instinctively try to break their fall. Head injuries are a significant concern and can range from concussions to more severe traumatic brain injuries. Additionally, injuries to the spine and neck can be devastating, potentially causing long-term disabilities.
Understanding Alaska's Motorcycle Helmet Laws for Your Safety
In Alaska, the regulations surrounding motorcycle helmet usage vary depending on age and your license. For riders aged 17 and under, wearing a motorcycle helmet is required. This is to ensure their safety while riding.
However, the rules change for those who are 18 years or older who has the appropriate license and endorsement. In this case, Alaskan law allows riders the freedom to make a personal choice regarding helmet usage.
While it's not required for those 18 or older, it's strongly recommended that even experienced riders consider wearing a helmet as an essential safety precaution to protect themselves in the event of an accident. Ultimately, if you are 18 or older, the decision to wear a helmet or not is up to the individual.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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ESTATE OF SCHMITT AND ESTATE OF MILLER, ET AL. V. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS, ET AL.
Multi-million dollar settlement for two estates, and survivors of two loggers in helicopter crash litigation after three weeks of trial in Federal Court involving complex aerodynamic issues as to the cause of crash and complex workers compensation/workers compensation bar issue and bankruptcy litigation in Utah Federal Court
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SANDERS V. UNITED AIRLINES, ET AL.
A catastrophic personal injury case where Mr. Sanders was injured in a nighttime accident with an unlit United baggage cart on a public road at Anchorage International Airport, involving expert issues of accident reconstruction, lighting, speed and discretionary/sovereign immunity before the Alaska Superior Court and the Alaska Supreme Court. The case settled for over $5 million.
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Estate of McLaughlin et al. v. Teledyne Industries, Inc., D/B/A Teledyne Continental Motors and the Cessna Aircraft Company
A products liability case involving the crash of a Cessna 206 in Anchorage, while it was carrying a number of tourists on a flight seeing tour and experienced engine failure on take off, coupled with pilot error, causing the tragedy.
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KOENEN ET AL. V. FS AIR
A personal injury/aviation case which involved pilot error on landing. The case settled for over $1 million.
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"This man got me through a most difficult time in life. I will always be in his debt."Phillip Weidner is the most principled attorney I have ever hired. I dare say most attorneys would have encouraged me to cut a deal but for Phillip it wasn’t about what was best for his firm, it was about what was the best deal he could negotiate for- Former Client
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"Empathetic and hard-working advocates."I'm very pleased with Weidner Rosano, A Professional Partnership. They took an active role in dismissing our complicated case. The team was empathetic and thorough. If you're seeking a hard-working advocate, consider this firm.- Former Client
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"Incredible Fighters for People’s Rights"The end result was a confidential settlement and I cannot fully express my admiration and respect for them and my gratitude for what they did for me. Now, me and my girls, will live a very comfortable life thanks to them!- Former Client
Why Choose Weidner Rosano, A Professional Partnership?
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Mr. Weidner Utilizes His Training as an Engineer at MIT to Help Make the Case for His Clients
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Access to Numerous Investigators & Experts to Help With Your Case
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Millions of Dollars in Successful Verdicts & Settlements for Injured Clients
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Over 40 Years of Experience Serving Clients Throughout Alaska