Portland Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Experienced Accident Attorneys in Maine
Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle accident? If another party is to blame, state law grants you the right to sue that party for compensation through a personal injury claim.
While money cannot make up for what has occurred, a judgment in your favor could provide you with the means to afford medical care. You may also be compensated for other losses, such as lost wages due to missed time from work. Further, a lawsuit may teach the at-fault party to refrain from such negligence in the future, thereby preventing another tragedy. Time and again, we have seen lawsuits give our clients the closure they need to push past the hardships created by life-changing accidents.
How Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. Can Help
After being injured or bereaved, legal action is often the last thing a person has energy for. At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., we are passionate about helping our clients exercise their legal rights without taking their attention away from healing or grieving. We are proud to offer clients the opportunity to focus on their well-being, while we handle the bureaucracies of litigation on their behalf.
For example, our legal team brings the following to the table:
- 40 years of experience
- One-on-one attention
- Responsive communication 24/7
- Compassionate, comprehensive counsel
- Legal services tailored to your specific needs
- Aggressive advocacy against the at-fault party
No matter whether you have been injured or lost a loved one, we are here for you.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Case
Accident victims or their loved ones must be able to prove that the other party’s negligence is more likely than not to have caused the accident.
A few examples may include the following negligent acts:
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Haphazardly weaving through traffic
- Failing to yield to motorcycle riders
- Failing to check for riders before turning
- Driving under the influence of legal and illegal substances
- Texting and driving, or other types of distracted driving
Put Our Award-Winning Legal Team in Your Corner
At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., we regularly recover multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients across Northern New England. No case is too large or too small for our firm. When you work with us, we will take the time to understand the full impact the motorcycle accident has had on your life. This will help us to better serve you, as well as provide you with a valuation of your case.
Most motorcycle accident victims are eligible to be compensated for damages, such as the following:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of earnings
- Disability accommodations
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Pain and suffering, physical and/or mental
- Loss of quality or enjoyment of life
Over the past 40 years, we have been acclaimed for our premier representation by Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell, U.S. News — Best Lawyers®, and our peers and clients.