Las Vegas Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Updated: April 2025

Motorcycle enthusiasts love their bikes for many reasons—the exhilarating sense of speed, great fuel economy, lower cost of ownership, and more. While those are all appealing factors, bikers need to be extra cautious on the road. They’re very exposed to the elements (i.e. weather) and sometimes ignored by other motorists, which can make for a deadly combination. 

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a total of 6,222 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2022.

• 37% of fatalities happened in single-vehicle accidents
• 63% occurred in multiple-vehicle crashes
• Motorcycle deaths accounted for 15% of all vehicle crash fatalities

Age distribution of motorcycle fatalities in 2022:

• 27% of fatalities were 29-years-old or younger
• 22% of fatalities were 30-39 years-old
• 17% of fatalities were 40-49 years-old
• 34% of fatalities were 50+ years of age

In 2020, the Nevada Dept. of Public Safety & Transportation stated that 19.2% of Nevada vehicle deaths were from motorcycle accidents – higher than than the national average.

Motorcycle Accident Causes

Some people believe that motorcyclists are more prone to accidents since it’s a smaller vehicle with minimal protection. Those are certainly contributing factors, but the cause of many motorcycle accidents is negligence or reckless driving.

• Unsafe Lane Changes: Some drivers fail to check their blindspot adequately and are unaware of motorcycle riders when changing lanes.
• Failure to Yield: Motorists are sometimes confused by (or ignorant of) right-of-way laws, which can be catastrophic to motorcyclists who are obeying traffic rules.
• Read-End Accidents: Frustrated drivers will sometimes tail motorcyclists too close. This can result in nasty read-end crashes if the biker needs to slow down abruptly.
• Door Collisions: The simple act of exiting a car can cause a major crash if a driver doesn’t see a motorcycle approaching. This is also an issue with bicycles. A hastily-opened door can result in a biker being thrown from their bike or having to swerve back into traffic.

There are, of course, many other reasons for motorcycle accidents, including poorly maintained streets and defective vehicles.

Types of Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Wearing a helmet should be essential, but even if you are wearing one the impact of a wreck can be tremendous.

Common motorcycle injuries include:

• Roadrash 
• Cuts and lacerations
• Bruises and contusions
• Broken and fractured bones
• Neck injuries
• Spinal damage
• Traumatic brain injuries

While there are reasons to ride and own a motorcycle, owners have to be aware that there are dangers to them.

The Paul Powell Law Firm motorcycle accident attorney team is very familiar with the specific needs of bikers following a crash. If you or a family member have been involved in a wreck, our team can put you in touch with top doctors and specialists. We work with some of the top medical professionals in the country in order to make sure you get the treatment you need.

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Contact The Paul Powell Law Firm

When you work with The Paul Powell Law Firm, you can expect dedicated professionals that will listen to your situation with care. You can expect a legal team that will carefully listen to the details of your accident and research the situation fastidiously to build the strongest possible case. Finally, you can expect a skilled personal injury lawyer for motorcyclists cases that will vehemently fight for you against insurance companies and opposing lawyers in order to win the highest settlement possible.

You can contact The Paul Powell Law Firm by phone at 702-728-5500 (Las Vegas).

You can also submit a free online motorcycle accident case evaluation whenever its convenient for you. Motorcycle accidents can be harrowing ordeals. Contact us to help you make the best out of a difficult situation.