The Jury Already Thinks It Was Your Fault. We Change Their Mind.
Motorcycle riders face a bias other accident victims don't. Insurance adjusters assume you were reckless. Juries assume you were speeding. We build cases that destroy those assumptions and recover what you actually deserve.
Bias before the facts.
You were riding in Atlanta — maybe on I-285, GA-400, or a winding North Georgia road — when a driver who "didn't see you" turned left, changed lanes, or pulled out. Now you're in a hospital bed with road rash, broken bones, or worse. And the insurance company is already building a narrative: the rider was the problem.
You know you weren't being reckless. You were wearing your gear, following the speed limit, riding defensively. But you also know how people look at motorcycle riders — and you're afraid the system is stacked against you.
Motorcycle riders have the same right to Georgia's roads as every other vehicle. When a driver fails to check their mirror, fails to yield, fails to share the road — the rider deserves the same justice. Bias is not evidence.
Anti-rider prejudice in the insurance system.
Insurance companies exploit motorcycle bias deliberately. Here are the four moves we see in nearly every claim.
"Assumed Risk" Arguments
They claim you "knew the risks" of riding — implying you consented to being injured by a negligent driver.
Speed Assumptions
Without evidence, adjusters write that riders were "likely speeding" to slash payouts under comparative fault.
Gear Scrutiny
If your helmet wasn't DOT-approved under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-315, they argue contributory negligence — even when irrelevant to the injury.
Lowball Severity Offers
Motorcycle injuries are statistically more severe — yet initial offers run lower. Adjusters bank on the bias discount.
We don't buy the anti-rider prejudice. Period.
We've represented riders who were obeying every traffic law and still got blamed because they were on two wheels instead of four. That's not justice — and we don't accept it.
Free Consultation — We Listen, No Judgment
Call 888-BIG-GUNN. Tell us what happened. We'll assess your case honestly and explain your options — no pressure, no fee.
Build an Evidence-Based Case That Destroys Bias
Accident reconstruction, witness testimony, traffic camera footage, vehicle damage analysis, and complete medical documentation — designed to overcome anti-rider prejudice.
Fight for Full Value — Not the "Biker Discount"
We demand compensation based on your actual injuries and losses. If insurers won't pay what's fair, we're ready to take it to a jury and change their minds.
The cost of waiting vs. the value of fighting.
If you wait
- Georgia's 2-year statute of limitations applies (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33)
- Without expert reconstruction, the "rider's fault" narrative goes unchallenged
- Insurers use every day you wait to build their bias defense
- TBI, spinal cord damage, and amputation require ongoing care costing hundreds of thousands
- Evidence from the scene deteriorates rapidly
If we win
- Catastrophic-injury bills — surgery, rehab, prosthetics — covered
- Lost wages and career impact fully compensated
- The bias narrative destroyed by evidence
- Pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life recognized
- You stood up as a rider — and proved bias isn't evidence
What the statutes actually say.
Insurance defense lawyers count on you not knowing the law. We use it to your advantage.
Helmet Requirement
Georgia requires all riders and passengers to wear DOT-approved helmets. Failure to comply may reduce recovery — but does NOT eliminate the other driver's liability.
Modified Comparative Fault
If you're found less than 50% at fault, you can still recover. We fight to keep your fault percentage at zero — or as low as possible.
Lane Splitting
Lane splitting is illegal in Georgia. If the other side claims you were splitting lanes, we investigate and disprove it with evidence.
Common Causes of Georgia Motorcycle Crashes
- Left-turn violations (driver turns into oncoming rider)
- Lane change without checking mirrors
- Following too closely
- Failure to yield at intersections
- Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
- Opening car doors into traffic (dooring)
Questions Georgia riders ask.
Hurt on your motorcycle in Atlanta? Don't let bias become the defense.
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Talk to an attorney today.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Gunn Law Group handles cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This page is a communication from Gunn Law Group, 950 E. Paces Ferry Rd NE, Suite 1550, Atlanta, GA 30326. Responsible attorney: Harrell Gunn.