Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Connecticut
Motorcyclists have almost no protection compared to someone in an enclosed car, and it shows in the injuries. Moore, O’Brien & Foti fights for riders hurt by someone else's negligence, and for the compensation insurance companies too often try to avoid paying.
The Injuries Are Different, and So Is the Fight for Fair Compensation
Motorcycle accidents can be devastating in a way car accidents often aren't, simply because riders don't have a frame, airbags, or crumple zones between themselves and the road. Even a low-speed collision can leave a rider with a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or serious fractures. Our attorneys understand what riders are up against and are dedicated to making sure they get the compensation they deserve.
Motorcycle cases in Connecticut often come down to driver negligence — failure to yield, speeding, or driving under the influence — but riders also run into a bias insurance companies rarely bother to hide: an assumption that the motorcyclist must have been at fault. We've seen it before, and we know how to overcome it, using traffic camera footage, accident reconstruction, and eyewitness testimony to prove exactly who was responsible.
We understand that the aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be life-changing, both physically and financially. Our firm is committed to compassionate support and aggressive representation, so you can focus on recovery while we pursue your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
What Connecticut Motorcycle Law Means for Your Case
Helmet Law
Required Only Under 18
Under CGS § 14-289g, Connecticut requires helmets only for riders and passengers under 18, and for anyone operating on a motorcycle learner's permit. Riders 18 and older aren't legally required to wear one — but not wearing a helmet can still be used to argue comparative fault.
Lane Splitting
Illegal in Connecticut
CGS § 14-289b prohibits riding between lanes of traffic and bars more than one motorcycle from occupying a single lane. If the other driver claims you were lane splitting, that allegation directly affects fault.
The Real Risk
Riders Face Far Higher Odds
According to NHTSA data, motorcyclists are roughly 28 times more likely to die and 5 times more likely to be injured than occupants of a car in a comparable crash — which is exactly why the compensation at stake tends to be higher, too.
Talk to a Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Call (203) 586-0022 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Moore, O’Brien & Foti is based in Middlebury and represents riders throughout Connecticut on a contingency basis — you don't pay a fee unless we win.
Common Questions About Motorcycle Accident Claims
Do I have to wear a helmet in Connecticut?
Only if you're under 18 or riding on a learner's permit, under CGS § 14-289g. Riders 18 and older can legally ride without one — though the insurance company may still try to argue it affected your injuries.
Will I lose my claim if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
Not automatically. Connecticut's comparative negligence rule can reduce an award if a lack of a helmet is shown to have worsened your injuries, but as long as you're found 50% or less at fault overall, you can still recover damages.
Is lane splitting illegal in Connecticut?
Yes. CGS § 14-289b prohibits riding between lanes of traffic, and only one motorcycle may occupy a single lane at a time.
Why do insurance companies treat motorcycle claims differently?
Insurers frequently assume a motorcyclist must share fault simply because they were on a bike. Overcoming that bias usually requires solid evidence — traffic camera footage, accident reconstruction, and eyewitness accounts — which is exactly what our attorneys build into every case.