Rich Flexner of The Law Offices of Richard Flexner is a North Carolina trial attorney with more than 25 years of experience in a wide range of matters involving serious personal injuries and wrongful death. To us, every client matters.

We take the time to listen and respond to our clients' needs. We work hard to ensure that each client gets the maximum possible settlement or award for their injuries. We serve the residents of Wilmington, New Hanover County, Wrightsville Beach, Oak Island, Brunswick County, Kure Beach, Pender County, Carolina Beach, Columbus County, Burgaw, Southport, Bladen County, Elizabethtown, Bolivia, Whiteville, and throughout North Carolina.

In North Carolina and across the nation, motorcycle enthusiasts are taking to the road in record numbers, and the 90 percent surge in sales since 1997 attests to the bike's popularity. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported more than 16,000 injuries and 3,000 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2002 (the highest number to date).

It  is a harsh reality that cyclists are three times more likely than motorists to be killed on the road. Doctors report that most motorcycle injuries involve the spinal cord and extremities, while head injuries cause the majority of deaths. Orthopedic surgeons in Level One Trauma Units describe serious musculoskeletal injuries, open fractures and head trauma associated with motorcycle accidents. Though helmets have proven very effective in preventing fatal injuries to cyclists and improving safety, helmet use among riders has plunged nationwide.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers can be held liable for defective or dangerous products. An example of a manufacture-related problem with motorcycles is "over braking" of the rear wheel and "under braking" of the front, which make it difficult to avoid collision and make the ability to counter steer and swerve essentially absent. Other causes of mishaps have included the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate warning about how to operate the machine safely, or to properly educate operators about the intrinsic dangers in motorcycling. Insufficiently maintained property and roads may also be contributing factors to some accidents.

The Law Offices of Richard Flexner, PA can help you prove cases that include:

• Negligence by the defendant in causing your injury. An example would be a reckless or inattentive driver involved in the accident.
• Liability for defective products that may have caused the injury or fatality.
• Recalls because of poor design or faulty production of the motorcycle. Cycles recalls have run the gamut of causes from bolts that break, brakes that fail, loose handles, to defective tires. 

The Law Offices of Richard Flexner takes pride in providing representation that is professional, results-oriented and responsive. If you have been in a motorcycle accident, or are a surviving family member of a motorcycle-related fatality, you may be entitled to damages including medical care, lost wages and other compensation. Contact The Flexner Law Firm, P.A. today at 1-800-FLEXNER or 910-794-3221, for your free legal consultation. You may also contact us through our online form.

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