Determining fault in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident in Louisville, Kentucky, can be challenging. Unfortunately, motorcyclists often have to contend with an unwarranted bias from other parties involved. What we mean by this is that the general public often views riding motorcycles as an unnecessary risk, which can automatically create an assumption that a motorcyclist is at fault when an accident occurs. However, determining fault after a motorcycle crash requires an extensive and unbiased investigation.
At Meinhart, Smith & Manning, PLLC, our team assists clients by using the resources of our office to obtain any evidence needed to prove liability. Gathering this evidence is the first step towards helping our clients recover the compensation they need. We work to gather as much of the following as possible after each crash:
Photographs taken at the scene of the crash
Video surveillance from nearby homes or businesses
Any available dashcam footage
Statements from all eyewitnesses
Police or accident reports
Data from mobile devices
Vehicle “black box” data
When there is a significant dispute over which party was at fault after a Louisville motorcycle accident, we may even employ assistance from an accident reconstruction expert who has experience handling these types of cases. An accident reconstruction expert can use the evidence that has been gathered, as well as scientific, mathematical, and statistical data, to recreate the scene, determine what happened to and provide testimony to insurance carriers or a personal injury jury.