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St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

When a driver says "I never saw the motorcycle," that's an admission — not an excuse. Riders face serious injuries and an unfair bias from insurers and juries. Overcoming both takes a trial lawyer who prepares for the courtroom.

Motorcyclist riding on an open roadway

Riders start at a disadvantage. Your lawyer shouldn't.

Motorcyclists have the same right to the road as anyone, yet insurers routinely treat riders as if they assumed the risk just by riding. Adjusters look for any basis to shift blame — speed, lane position, gear. Countering that bias means building the case on hard evidence:

  • Accident reconstruction — skid analysis, crush damage, and visibility studies that prove what actually happened
  • Right-of-way violations — the classic left-turn-across-path crash is the driver's fault, not the rider's
  • Road defects — gravel, edge drops, and negligent road maintenance can make a public entity or contractor liable
  • Full documentation of injuries — riders suffer fractures, road rash, and head trauma that demand future-care evidence

Serious injuries demand serious valuation

Because riders have little protection, motorcycle crashes produce some of the most severe injuries on the road: traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, complex fractures, and amputations. Schneller Law Group brings Gerry Schneller's experience proving catastrophic damages — including a $35 million judgment for a client with a traumatic brain injury — to rider cases requiring complete medical proof, appropriate expert analysis, and preparation for trial.

Injured riding? Don't give the insurer a recorded statement, and don't repair or release your bike yet — it's evidence. Call first; the consultation is free.

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Frequently asked questions

Does it hurt my case if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
It depends on the state and the injuries. Missouri permits riders 26 and older (with proper insurance) to ride without a helmet; Illinois has no helmet requirement. Insurers may still argue about it — which is one more reason to have a lawyer framing the evidence.
The driver's insurer says I was partially at fault. What now?
Missouri's pure comparative fault rule means you can recover even if partly at fault, reduced by your percentage. Illinois bars recovery only if you're more than 50% at fault. Don't accept an adjuster's fault assessment as final.
What compensation can an injured rider recover?
Medical care, future treatment, lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and damage to the bike and gear. Underinsured motorist coverage often matters enormously in rider cases.
How quickly should I contact a lawyer?
Immediately after getting medical care. Skid marks fade, vehicles get repaired, and camera footage gets overwritten within days.

Injured? Start with a free case review.

The call is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation. If the firm accepts your case, you pay nothing unless there is a recovery.

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