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.
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The Problem
Bias before the facts.
External Problem
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.
Internal 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.
Philosophical Problem
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.
The Villain
Anti-rider prejudice in the insurance system.
Insurance companies exploit motorcycle bias deliberately. Here are the four moves we see in nearly every claim.
They claim you “knew the risks” of riding — implying you consented to being injured by a negligent driver.
Without evidence, adjusters write that riders were “likely speeding” to slash payouts under comparative fault.
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.
Your Guide
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.
Millions recovered for Georgia motorcycle accident victims
Deep understanding of motorcycle dynamics, right-of-way, and impact physics
Accident reconstruction specialists prove how the collision actually happened
Every case prepared as if it’s going to trial — bias destroyed with evidence
The Plan
Call 888-BIG-GUNN. Tell us what happened. We’ll assess your case honestly and explain your options — no pressure, no fee.
Accident reconstruction, witness testimony, traffic camera footage, vehicle damage analysis, and complete medical documentation — designed to overcome anti-rider prejudice.
What’s at Stake
The cost of waiting vs. the value of fighting.
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
Georgia Bicycle Law
What the statutes actually say.
Insurance defense lawyers count on you not knowing the law. We use it to your advantage.
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-315
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.
O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33
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.
Georgia Traffic Code
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)
FAQs
Questions Georgia riders ask.
No. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-315 it may reduce your recovery, but it does not eliminate the at-fault driver’s liability — especially when the helmet has nothing to do with the injuries you suffered.
Lane splitting is illegal in Georgia, so insurers love to allege it. We investigate scene evidence, camera footage, and witness statements to disprove the claim and protect your recovery.
Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury is two years (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Evidence deteriorates much faster — call immediately so we can preserve it.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Consultations are always free.
Hurt on your motorcycle in Atlanta? Don’t let bias become the defense.
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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.
