Motorcycle riders are generally people who enjoy the  excitement and liberation that comes along with traveling by motorcycle.  Statistics show that the popularity of riding a bike is increasing.   Given the recent downturn in the economy, motorcycles have become a viable alternative, choice of travel.

However, due to the small size and open nature of motorcycles, motorcyclists are particularly  helpless again other vehicles. As a result, Motorcyclists are often the victim of disastrous   or fatal accidents that most times are the liability of another truck or automobile driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2006, the number of people fatally injured in motorcycle crashes has doubled over the previous ten years.

There are many different reasons why motorcycle accidents occur:

• Motorcycle malfunction;
• Hazardous road conditions;
• Inadequately maintained motorcycle;
• Poor motorcycle design;
• Operator error;
• Reckless driving

A motorcycle accident can be devastating, even fatal. If yourself or someone in your family has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, you may not know where to turn or what to do. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t hesitate to contact Ernst & Partners, P.C. The Georgia motorcycle accident lawyers at Ernst & Partners have widespread knowledge handling cases for clients who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. We offer a free initial consultation, and charge no attorney’s fee unless we recover damages for your injury.