We’ll make sure you’re not a victim twice.
At Chester Law Group, we understand the devastating impact of motorcycle accidents, both personally and professionally. Our founder, David Chester, experienced a life-changing motorcycle accident at age 15 that continues to affect him to this day, driving his passion to ensure other victims receive proper medical care and fair compensation for their injuries.
Why Choose Chester Law Group as Your Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Ohio
- We put up our own money for litigation costs on all cases, never requiring clients to choose between taking a low offer or paying court fees
- We oversee medical treatment to ensure proper diagnostics and care
- We’re known by insurance companies as an aggressive firm that takes cases to trial
- We have extensive experience handling catastrophic injury cases
- We negotiate with health insurance companies to reduce the amount that needs to be repaid from your settlement
- We investigate all possible insurance coverage options to maximize recovery
“It’s not just the injury–it’s the second injury where you get no treatment and you get no money and you live with chronic pain. At Chester Law, we actually care. It’s not just about the money. It’s about what’s right.”
–David Chester
No Upfront Costs
As an Ohio motorcycle accident lawyer, Chester Law Group works on a contingency-fee basis. This means our clients pay nothing unless we win their case.
Our Commitment to Covering Litigation Costs for Motorcycle Cases
Many law firms force clients to choose between accepting a low settlement or paying thousands in upfront legal costs. At Chester Law Group, we do things differently:
- We put up our own money for all litigation costs
- We cover expensive doctor depositions that can cost up to $10,000
- We pay all court filing fees and legal expenses
- We never ask clients to pay anything out of pocket except our percentage if we win
- We take on these costs for both large and small cases
- We absorb all costs if we lose–you will not owe us anything
This matters because insurance companies know which firms are willing to invest in taking cases to trial. When they see Chester Law Group on your case, they understand we’re serious about fighting for maximum compensation, not just accepting quick settlements to avoid litigation costs.
5-Step Process for Getting Started With a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Ohio
- Contact us and speak with a paralegal, who will gather information
- Schedule a free consultation with an attorney at your home
- Your attorney will spend 1-2 hours reviewing your case
- Your case is assigned to a dedicated lawyer and paralegal team
- We immediately investigate the accident details and insurance coverage
5-Step Process for Winning Your Case
- Oversight of medical treatment and diagnostics
- Documentation of all injuries and long-term impacts
- Collection and organization of medical bills and records
- Preparation of a comprehensive demand package
- Aggressive negotiation or litigation as needed
Case Results
DISCLAIMER: The results are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each of the clients’ cases and should not be used to form an expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client’s case. Litigation co counsel is listed where appropriate.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT: CLOSED HEAD INJURY, MULTIPLE FRACTURES.
Motorcycle accident victim Settlement $1,700,000.00 in Jefferson County, Ohio. Our client, a 27 year old female from Jefferson County was involved in motorcycle accident as a passenger. The driver was speeding and lost control. Our client suffered a serious closed head injury and multiple facial and body fractures. Chester Law Group filed suit and obtained a default judgment in favor of our client for $1,700,000.00. Collection efforts have been unsuccessful.
Motor Vehicle Accident: Paraplegic Spinal Cord Injury with Economic damages over $5,000,000.00
Our client, a young male from Northeast Ohio, was catastrophically injured while riding his motorcycle when the driver of a car pulled out from a stop sign. This caused our client to hit the car and propelled our client off of his bike. Our client suffered a severe spinal cord injury leaving him a permanent paraplegic. Medical bills, lost wages and other economic damages are expected to be over $5,000,000.00. The settlement amount is confidential. We ended up also fighting with Medicaid to reduce the amount we have to repay them for accident-related bills they paid because of recent U.S. Supreme Court case law that made Ohio’s Medicaid subrogation statute unconstitutional. That fight has lasted into 2018. Litigation co-counsel was Tom Haskins.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT: BURST FRACTURE OF SPINE.
Our young client was riding on his motorcycle when he suffered a catastrophic back injury at the hands of a careless driver. He suffered a burst fracture of his spine and required extensive surgery to repair his back. He was in therapy for an extended period of time and will have pain and suffering and potential future medical treatment for the rest of his life. Auto insurance was insufficient.
Motorcycle accident: Knee Injury
A northern Ohio male seriously injured his knee as well as other, less serious bodily injuries when he was hit by a motor vehicle. He required extensive knee surgery as well as rehabilitation of the knee.
MOTORCYCLE COLLISION: $125,000+ IN MEDICAL BILLS, FRACTURED RIBS, VERTEBRAE, PUNCTURED LUNG.
Our client, a 50-year-old Ohio resident from Mount Gilead, Ohio, was seriously injured when the party at fault pulled in front of our client’s vehicle. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries including fractured ribs, fractured vertebrae and a punctured lung. His medical bills were over $125,000. We were required to file suit on this claim to get the insurance company to finally turn over their insurance policy limits.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Our client, an Ohio man, was killed when he was hit by a public bus. Our client was travelling over 80mph and contributory negligence reduced the award.
Frequently Asked Questions
The value of your case depends on factors including injury severity, lifetime impacts, economic damages, and available insurance coverage.
Compensation in motorcycle accident cases is calculated based on both economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, and property damage) and non-economic damages (physical pain and emotional suffering).
So, while temporary injuries may be calculated over months, cases involving permanent injuries can result in compensation calculated over a lifetime–which is why proper medical documentation is crucial for maximizing your recovery.
Health insurance should cover initial bills, and we help ensure bills go through proper channels to avoid collections.
You have two years from the date of the accident in Ohio, except for minors, who have until age 20. However, you should never wait to contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney in Ohio.
Contacting an attorney immediately after a motorcycle accident is crucial because critical evidence needs to be preserved, like skid marks at the scene, vehicle damage documentation, or black box data.
Even if your injuries seem minor at first, many serious conditions like herniated discs don’t show up for weeks, and early investigation may reveal additional claims against manufacturers for issues like defective motorcycle parts. Waiting could mean losing access to vital evidence that could significantly impact your case.
This is a common challenge in motorcycle accidents–often, the injuries far exceed the available insurance coverage. Our firm investigates every possible source of compensation, including road conditions, signage issues, multiple insurance policies, and other responsible parties, to ensure you receive maximum compensation.
We also negotiate with whoever paid your bills, such as insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or workers’ compensation, to reduce the amount you have to repay while keeping your insurance, thus putting more money in your pocket in the end.
Do not give any statements or sign any documents without first consulting an attorney. Insurance adjusters may seem friendly, but anything you say can be used to minimize your claim. Let the motorcycle accident lawyers in Ohio at Chester Law Group handle all communication with insurance companies.