Licensed attorney since 2007. Licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington D.C.
Columbus Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
A sudden wreck on I-185, J.R. Allen Parkway (US-80), or Veterans Parkway can upend your life in seconds. Bodewell Injury Group’s Columbus motorcycle-injury attorneys leverage defense-insider insight, trial-ready preparation, and proven results to pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care.
Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win
Call 706-550-9000 or request a free case review today. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Why Choose Bodewell in Columbus
| Advantage | Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Trial-ready mindset | Every file is built for a Muscogee County jury, pressuring insurers to settle on fair terms. |
| Defense-insider insight | Our lawyers formerly defended carriers—now we use that playbook against them. |
| Local credibility | We know Columbus corridors and appear regularly in Muscogee County State Court. |
| Proven results* | Multi-million recoveries in catastrophic-injury and wrongful-death matters. |
Common Columbus Crash Hot-Spots We Investigate
| Corridor or Scenario | Typical Evidence We Secure |
|---|---|
| I-185 interchanges and US-80/J.R. Allen merges | Traffic-cam footage, ECM/black-box data, lane-change and speed analyses |
| Veterans Parkway downtown corridors | Business-front CCTV, eyewitness affidavits, police body-cam |
| Night-time left-turn impacts near entertainment districts | Toxicology reports, intersection timing data, crash-reconstruction mapping |
Hospitals we work with: Piedmont Columbus Regional (Midtown & Northside) and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Court: Muscogee County State Court, Government Center, 100 10th St., Columbus.
Georgia Motorcycle Laws Riders Ask About
- Helmets required for all riders and passengers. Use approved headgear and eye protection.
- Lane-splitting is illegal. You may not ride between lanes or pass within the same lane.
- Fault & recovery. Georgia uses a modified comparative-fault rule—if you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover; otherwise your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
- Deadline to file. Most injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash; special ante-litem deadlines apply to claims against the City (generally 6 months) or County (12 months).
Damages We Pursue
- Emergency transport, surgery, rehab, and future orthopedic care
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of riding enjoyment
- Total loss of your bike, gear, and custom parts
- Punitive damages when the driver was reckless or impaired
What To Do After a Motorcycle Wreck in Columbus
- Dial 911 and insist on a Columbus Police crash report.
- Seek treatment at Piedmont Columbus Regional or St. Francis-Emory; delays hurt health and claims.
- Preserve your helmet/camera/gear and photograph skid marks, debris, and signals.
- Stay off social media and do not give a recorded statement to insurers first.
- Call 706-550-9000 so our rapid-response team can secure traffic-cam footage before it’s overwritten.
Columbus Motorcycle-Accident FAQ
How long do I have to file? Generally two years for personal-injury claims in Georgia; shorter municipal/county notice rules may apply.
Is lane-splitting legal in Georgia? No—riding between lanes or passing in the same lane is prohibited.
Do I need a helmet? Yes—approved headgear is mandatory for operators and passengers.
What if I’m partly at fault? If you’re under 50% at fault, you may still recover with a reduction; at 50% or more, recovery is barred.
Will my case settle or go to court? Most settle, but we prepare every case for trial so insurers know we will take a verdict when needed.
Talk to a Columbus Motorcycle Lawyer Today
Speak with Tyler Pritchard or a member of our trial team now at 706-550-9000. Visit our Meet Our Team page to learn more.
*Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes; this page provides general information, not legal advice.