1 Dead and 1 Injured in Serious Motorcycle Accident

A recent motorcycle crash resulted in the death of the driver and serious injuries to the passenger. 24-year-old B.N. was driving his motorcycle with a 29-year-old passenger, K.R., on Highway K just outside of the Saint Louis area when the incident occurred. Accident reports state that B.N. lost control causing him to veer off the highway. He then ran the bike into a parked car. Both riders were ejected upon impact. The 24-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident while the passenger was rushed to a local hospital with severe injuries. He is currently listed in serious condition. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash that was not your fault, whether as the driver or passenger, you may have legal options for seeking damages. A St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney may be able to help.

Injured in a motorcycle accident in the St. Louis area?

The very nature of travelling by motorcycle has its obvious ramifications if an accident occurs. Unfortunately, no matter how careful or skilled the driver of a motorcycle is, a wreck can happen because of other drivers on the road or improper maintenance of roadways resulting in dangerous driving conditions. Distracted drivers, drunk drivers and plain disregard for traffic laws can result in devastating crashes for those on motorcycles. What may just be a fender bender with minor injuries between two cars due to one driver failing to check his blind spot can mean a fatality if it is a bike that is collided with.

Talk to a St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

It is crucial that you get the help of a knowledgeable motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as you can if you were hurt in a St. Louis area collision. Your chances of getting the compensation you need are greatly enhanced if you have a legal professional working for you and getting a swift start on the accident investigation. The father-son team at Meyerkord & Meyerkord, LLC, along with our dedicated support staff, works tirelessly to get results for our clients. We know injury law inside and out and use our extensive 80 plus years of combined experience in the effort to get damages from those responsible for our client's injuries and losses.

Contact a St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney at our law offices as soon as possible if you were injured or lost a loved one in crash caused by another's negligence or recklessness.