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What Georgia Law Actually Says About Lane Splitting
Georgia law prohibits lane splitting outright. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-312, a motorcycle cannot be operated between lanes of traffic or between rows of vehicles, whether traffic is moving or completely stopped. Two motorcycles may share a single lane together, but a motorcycle can't share a lane with a car or truck.
That matters because insurers lean on it hard. Even when a driver clearly caused the crash, an insurer will often argue that lane splitting, real or only alleged, means the rider shares the blame. Georgia's modified comparative negligence rule allows you to recover as long as you're found less than 50 percent at fault, but every percentage point an insurer pins on you comes straight out of your compensation.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a motorcycle accident, the motorcycle accident attorneys in Atlanta at Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass push back on those assumptions before they become the story of your case.
Why Choose Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass
Motorcycle cases carry a bias problem that most other injury claims don't, and overcoming it takes a firm that knows how to fight it directly.
We Don't Let Stereotypes Set the Value of Your Case
Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass operates from six offices across Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Florida, and our attorneys build motorcycle cases around the actual facts of the crash, not the assumptions insurers bring to the table before they've even reviewed the file.
We Prepare Every Case as Though It's Going to Trial
Motorcycle claims tend to be worth more given the severity of the injuries involved, which means insurers fight harder to minimize them. A firm willing to go the distance changes that calculation.
The Numbers Behind Georgia's Motorcycle Risk
Motorcyclists face a level of risk on Georgia roads that's disproportionate to how few of them there are. According to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, Georgia recorded 196 motorcyclist fatalities in a recent year, along with roughly 892 serious injuries and over $322 million in hospital and emergency department charges tied to motorcycle crashes statewide.
Metro Atlanta accounts for a disproportionate share of that toll, recording the highest percentage of motorcycle crashes of any region in the state. Notably, 178 of the 196 riders killed that year were wearing helmets, a reminder that a helmet reduces risk but doesn't eliminate it.
What Typically Causes a Motorcycle Accident
- A driver failing to see a motorcycle before changing lanes or turning
- Distracted or impaired driving
- Following too closely or misjudging a motorcycle's stopping distance
- Road hazards like potholes, gravel, or debris affect motorcycles far more than cars
- Dooring, when a parked car's door opens into a rider's path
- Defective motorcycle parts or improper maintenance
Because motorcycles are smaller and less visible than other vehicles, many of these causes trace back to a driver simply not registering a motorcycle's presence in time to react safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Atlanta
Does it matter if I was lane splitting when the crash happened?
It can affect how fault gets argued, since lane splitting is illegal in Georgia, but it doesn't automatically bar your claim. You can still recover if you're found less than 50 percent at fault overall, even with a lane-splitting citation in the mix.
Will not wearing a helmet hurt my case?
It can factor into a defense argument that your injuries were more severe than they otherwise would have been, but it doesn't eliminate your claim if the other driver caused the crash.
Why do insurance companies treat motorcycle claims differently?
Bias against riders is common, and severity plays a role, too. Higher-value claims draw more resistance, which is exactly why thorough documentation and firm representation matter more in these cases.
Do I have to pay anything up front?
No. Motorcycle accident cases at Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass are handled on a contingency fee basis, so you owe nothing to get started, and we're only paid if we win your case.
