Carmel Motorcycle Accident Lawyers – Protecting Riders’ Rights

Riding a motorcycle is about freedom. The open road. Wind in your face. That direct connection between you and the machine. But it also means being vulnerable out there. When a crash happens, motorcyclists almost always get the worst of it. And then the real battle begins. Dealing with insurance companies who’ve already decided you’re reckless just because you ride.

At Pavlack Law, we’ve spent decades representing injured motorcyclists throughout Carmel and Hamilton County. We understand the specific challenges riders face after a crash. The bias is real. The stereotypes are everywhere. Adjusters will just assume you were speeding or showing off. 

We know how to fight this. We know Indiana’s motorcycle accident laws, and help Carmel residents every single day recover from their injuries. 

Why Choose Pavlack Law for Your Motorcycle Accident Case

The choice of lawyer is critical after a motorcycle accident or injury. There are a lot of firms, out there, we know. But here’s a bit about what sets us apart. 

We Understand Rider Bias: Insurance companies come loaded with so many notions about motorcyclists. They’ll try pinning blame on you, when the other driver was obviously at fault. We know how to counter and overcome these stereotypes; this means building cases to prove what actually happened.  

Deep Knowledge of Indiana Motorcycle Law: Our firm founder Eric Pavlack has practice injury law in Indiana since 1999 and understands how how helmet laws affect claims, how to prove fault, and how to get you justice. 

Proven Results: We’ve recovered substantial settlements for seriously injured clients. That includes a $1,250,000 settlement for the family of a young man killed in a collision with a negligently operated semi-truck. We’ve also secured a $4,000,000 settlement for a client paralyzed in a vehicle collision and a $6,000,000 settlement for the family of a man who died due to negligence.

We Handle Everything: From the moment you hire us, we take over. Insurance communications, accident reconstructions, medical lien negotiation – this is all handled for you. We will remove the stress. 

No Upfront Costs: We work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we win. Zero consultation fees. No retainers and no hourly bills. 

Trial-Ready Advocacy: Most cases settle. But insurance companies know we don’t bluff about taking cases to trial. We’re admitted to practice in all Indiana state and federal courts. That flexibility matters when you’re pushing for maximum compensation.

Understanding Motorcycle Accidents in Carmel, Indiana

Carmel’s growth has brought prosperity but also heavier traffic throughout Hamilton County. With roughly 102,000 residents and thousands of daily commuters, the roads can be genuinely dangerous for motorcyclists. According to Indiana Crash Facts data, over 14,600 people were involved in transportation-related crashes in Hamilton County.

Motorcyclists face risks that car drivers never think about. A patch of gravel in a curve. A pothole that’s just a bump in a car. A driver who glances at their phone for two seconds. These things can be fatal for someone on two wheels.

Common Accident Locations in Carmel

We’ve represented riders injured at these high-traffic areas:

Keystone Parkway and 116th Street – This busy intersection sees heavy traffic throughout the day. Cars make left turns without checking for motorcycles. The complex road setup combined with high speeds makes this particularly dangerous for riders.

U.S. Route 31 Corridor – The main north-south route through Carmel. Drivers merging onto 31 often don’t see motorcycles in their blind spots. Rush hour here is brutal for riders navigating aggressive drivers.

I-465 Exits and Entrances – The beltway connects to several Carmel roadways, and the merging zones are treacherous. High-speed collisions occur when drivers don’t look before changing lanes or merging.

State Road 32 (136th Street) – This busy east-west route crosses multiple major intersections. Left-turn accidents at these intersections are common—and devastating for motorcyclists.

Carmel Roundabouts – Carmel’s famous roundabouts confuse many drivers. We’ve handled numerous cases where cars cut off motorcycles in roundabouts or failed to yield properly.

Range Line Road – Connects residential and commercial areas with heavy daily traffic. Parking lot entrances are particularly dangerous as cars pull out without looking for smaller vehicles like motorcycles.

Understanding where accidents commonly happen helps us investigate cases more thoroughly. We know which intersections have visibility problems, inadequate signage, or traffic patterns that contribute to motorcycle crashes.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Every motorcycle accident has its own circumstances, but certain scenarios keep repeating in Carmel. We’ve developed serious expertise handling them all.

Left-Turn Accidents

This is the most common—and often deadliest—type of motorcycle accident. A car turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle. The driver claims they never saw the bike. Sometimes it’s true—they weren’t looking. Other times they looked but misjudged the motorcycle’s speed or distance.

These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries because the motorcycle hits the side of the turning vehicle at significant speed. Insurance companies almost always try blaming the rider, claiming excessive speed. We work with accident reconstruction experts to prove what actually happened.

Lane Changes and Merging

Drivers check their mirrors but don’t see the motorcycle in their blind spot. Or they see it but don’t think it’s close enough to matter. They change lanes anyway, forcing the rider off the road or causing a direct collision.

Road Hazards

What’s a minor inconvenience for a car can be deadly for a motorcycle. Gravel in curves. Potholes. Uneven pavement. Road debris. Oil slicks. These hazards cause riders to lose control. Proper tires are critical in Indiana, but even the best tires can’t always overcome poor road conditions.

When road hazards cause accidents, determining liability gets complicated quickly. Was it the city’s responsibility to maintain the road? A contractor who left debris? We investigate thoroughly to identify all responsible parties.

Distracted Drivers

Drivers texting, adjusting GPS, eating, talking on phones—unintended distractions can negatively affect drivers and cause them to miss seeing motorcycles entirely. Motorcycles are smaller and less visible than cars, which means distracted drivers are even more dangerous to riders.

We obtain phone records, witness statements, and other evidence proving distraction played a role in the crash.

Following Too Closely

Tailgating is dangerous for everyone, but especially for motorcyclists. Motorcycles can stop faster than cars in many situations. When a driver follows too closely and the rider needs to brake suddenly, rear-end collisions result—often throwing the rider from the bike.

Door Crashes

In urban and parking lot areas, drivers open car doors without checking for oncoming motorcycles. The rider has no time to react and either hits the door or swerves into traffic trying to avoid it.

Weather-Related Accidents

Rain, snow, ice, fog—Indiana weather creates hazardous conditions for riders. While weather may contribute to accidents, drivers still have a duty to adjust their behavior to road conditions. We investigate whether the other driver was driving safely for the weather or if their negligence caused the crash.

Impaired Driving

Drunk and drugged drivers continue causing devastating accidents on Indiana roads. When an impaired driver hits a motorcyclist, we pursue maximum compensation and often punitive damages to hold them accountable for reckless behavior.

Overcoming Bias Against Motorcyclists

It’s unfortunate, but it’s real. These biases exist by insurance adjusters and by jurors. Let’s address the elephant in the room. The stereotypes are pervasive and unfair. “Bikers are reckless.” “He must have been speeding.” “Motorcycles are dangerous death machines.”

These biases can seriously damage your case if you don’t have an experienced attorney pushing back.

The Stereotypes We Fight

“All Riders Are Reckless”: Insurance adjusters often assume motorcyclists take unnecessary risks. They’ll claim you were showing off, driving aggressively, or weaving through traffic—even when witness statements and evidence prove otherwise.

“Speed Is Always a Factor”: After any motorcycle accident, insurance companies immediately assume the rider was speeding. Even when speed limits were followed, they’ll argue you were going “too fast for conditions.”

“Motorcycles Are Inherently Dangerous”: Some people think choosing to ride a motorcycle means accepting all risks, including other drivers’ negligence. This is both legally and morally wrong. Riders have the same rights as any other vehicle operator.

How We Counter These Biases

We build strong cases grounded in evidence, not stereotypes:

• Accident reconstruction proving speed and positioning
• Witness testimony from independent observers
• Traffic camera footage when available
• Physical evidence from the scene
• Expert testimony about motorcycle handling and braking
• Your riding history and training credentials

What a personal injury lawyer can do after a motorcycle accident includes aggressively fighting these unfair assumptions and presenting the facts about what really occurred.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Motorcyclists have minimal protection compared to people in enclosed vehicles. Even low-speed crashes can cause severe injuries. We’ve represented riders suffering from:

Road Rash and Skin Injuries: When a rider slides across pavement, the friction causes severe abrasions that can expose muscle and bone. These injuries require extensive wound care, skin grafts, and often leave permanent scarring.

Broken Bones and Fractures: The impact of hitting a vehicle or pavement commonly causes fractures to arms, legs, wrists, ankles, ribs, and collarbones. Many require surgery with plates, screws, or rods.

Spinal Cord Injuries: Common causes of spinal cord injuries include motorcycle accidents. These catastrophic injuries often result in partial or complete paralysis, requiring lifelong care.

Traumatic Brain Injuries: Even with helmets, riders can suffer serious head injuries. TBIs range from concussions to severe brain damage causing permanent cognitive impairment. Some symptoms don’t appear immediately after the crash.

Amputation and Loss of Limb: Severe crashes sometimes result in traumatic amputations or injuries so extensive that surgical amputation becomes necessary. These life-changing injuries require extensive rehabilitation and prosthetics.

Internal Injuries: Blunt force trauma can cause internal bleeding, organ damage, and other life-threatening injuries that aren’t immediately visible. This is exactly why immediate medical evaluation is critical even if you don’t think you’re badly hurt.

Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries: Riders instinctively extend their arms during a crash, often resulting in severe shoulder injuries, separated shoulders, and broken collarbones.

Psychological Trauma: Many riders develop PTSD, anxiety, and depression following serious accidents. Some develop a fear of riding again. These psychological injuries are real, compensable under Indiana law, and deserve to be taken seriously.

Whatever injuries you’ve suffered, we work with medical experts to document everything. We understand that physical therapy for motorcycle accident victims plays a crucial role in recovery, and we ensure these costs get included in your claim.

What Your Motorcycle Accident Case Is Worth

One of the first questions riders ask is “What’s my case worth?” The answer depends on your specific situation. Indiana law allows you to recover both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic Damages Include:

• Medical Expenses: Every dollar spent treating your injuries—emergency room, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, medication, medical equipment, future medical care. All of it.
• Lost Wages: Income you’ve missed because you couldn’t work while recovering
• Lost Earning Capacity: If your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or reduce your ability to earn income in the future
• Motorcycle Repair or Replacement: The cost to repair or replace your bike
• Riding Gear Replacement: Helmets, jackets, boots, gloves—quality riding gear is expensive, and damaged gear must be replaced
• Out-of-Pocket Costs: Transportation to medical appointments, home modifications if you’re disabled, household help during recovery

Non-Economic Damages Include:

• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain you’ve endured and will continue experiencing
• Emotional Distress: Mental anguish, anxiety, depression, PTSD from the accident
• Loss of Quality of Life: Not being able to ride anymore or enjoy activities you participated in before
• Disfigurement and Scarring: Permanent physical changes affecting your appearance, especially significant for road rash scarring
• Loss of Consortium: For your spouse, the loss of companionship and marital relations

Why Motorcycle Cases Often Have Higher Values

Motorcycle accident injuries tend to be more severe than car accident injuries. The medical costs run higher. The permanent impairments are often more significant. The impact on quality of life is greater. All of this factors into your case’s value.

During your free consultation, we’ll evaluate your specific circumstances and give you an honest assessment based on our decades of experience with similar cases.

Indiana Motorcycle Laws and Your Rights

Understanding Indiana’s motorcycle laws is crucial to your case. Here’s what riders need to know:

Indiana Helmet Law

Indiana doesn’t require riders 18 and older to wear helmets. However, here’s what insurance companies won’t tell you: not wearing a helmet can affect your case. Insurance adjusters will argue you contributed to your injuries by not wearing a helmet, even if the helmet wouldn’t have prevented the specific injuries you suffered.

We know how to counter these arguments and prove when helmet use—or lack thereof—had no bearing on your injuries.

Lane Positioning Rights

Indiana law allows motorcyclists to use the full lane width. You’re not required to share lanes with cars or ride on the shoulder. Despite this, many drivers believe motorcycles should “get out of the way.” When accidents result from drivers not respecting your lane rights, we hold them accountable.

Modified Comparative Fault Law

Indiana follows modified comparative fault under Indiana Code § 34-51-2-6. You can recover compensation even if you’re partially at fault—but only if you’re 50% or less responsible. If you’re 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything.

Here’s a practical example. You’re riding through an intersection with the green light when a car runs the red and T-bones you. Seems straightforward, right? But the insurance company argues you should have seen them coming and could have avoided the collision. A jury determines you’re 20% at fault and the driver is 80% at fault. If your total damages are $100,000, you’d recover $80,000—reduced by your 20% share of fault.

Insurance companies work hard shifting as much blame onto riders as possible. They want to either reduce their payout or push your fault percentage over 50% to eliminate it entirely. We build strong cases that accurately establish fault and aggressively fight attempts to blame you unfairly.

Statute of Limitations

You generally have two years from the accident date to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit in Indiana. This deadline is strictly enforced. Miss it and your right to pursue compensation disappears forever.

There are limited exceptions:

• If you were under 18 when the accident occurred, the clock doesn’t start until you turn 18
• If the accident involved a government vehicle or employee, you must file a tort claim notice within 180 days for local government entities or 270 days for state agencies

Don’t wait. Contact us as soon as possible after your accident.

Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Motorcycle Crash

Insurance adjusters will contact you quickly after a motorcycle accident. They’ll seem concerned and helpful. Don’t be fooled. Their goal is paying you as little as possible, and they’ll use your status as a motorcyclist against you.

Tactics Insurance Companies Use Against Riders

Automatic Blame: They’ll assume you were speeding, weaving through traffic, or riding recklessly—even when evidence proves otherwise. The bias is immediate and pervasive.

Recorded Statements: They’ll push hard for a recorded statement about how the accident happened. What they’re really doing is trying to get you to say something they can twist against you later. You have zero legal obligation to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company.

Quick Lowball Offers: They’ll make early settlement offers hoping you’ll accept before understanding the full extent of your injuries. Once you accept and sign the release, that’s it. You can’t come back for more money later even if your injuries are worse than initially thought.

Helmet Arguments: If you weren’t wearing a helmet, they’ll argue you’re responsible for your own injuries even when the helmet had nothing to do with the specific injuries you suffered.

Minimizing Injuries: They’ll claim your injuries aren’t as serious as you say, or that they’re unrelated to the accident. They’ll look for any pre-existing conditions they can blame instead.

This is exactly why you shouldn’t accept the first insurance offer. Those initial offers rarely reflect true case value.

How We Handle Insurance Companies

When you hire Pavlack Law, all communication with insurance companies goes through us. We know their playbook because we’ve been countering it for decades. You focus on recovering while we fight for fair compensation. If they won’t make a reasonable settlement offer, we’re fully prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to trial.

Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident

What you do immediately after a crash can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation. Here’s what you need to do:

At the Accident Scene:

1. Check for Injuries: Make sure everyone is okay. Call 911 immediately if anyone needs medical attention. Even if you think you’re fine, get evaluated—adrenaline masks pain.
2. Contact Police: Call the Carmel Police Department at 317-571-2500 to report the accident and get an officer to the scene for an official report.
3. Document Everything: Photograph all vehicles involved, your motorcycle damage, the accident scene, road conditions, traffic signs, skid marks, any visible injuries, and your damaged riding gear. Take lots of photos from multiple angles.
4. Exchange Information: Get the other driver’s full name, contact information, insurance details, and license plate number. Don’t engage in arguments—just exchange information.
5. Identify Witnesses: If anyone witnessed the accident, get their names and phone numbers. Independent witness testimony can be crucial.
6. Don’t Admit Fault: Be polite and cooperative, but don’t apologize or say anything that could be interpreted as accepting blame.
7. Preserve Your Gear: Don’t throw away your damaged helmet, jacket, boots, or gloves. This gear is evidence and can help prove the severity of impact.

In the Days Following the Accident:

1. Seek Medical Attention: Even if you think you’re okay, see a doctor. Some injuries—particularly head injuries and internal injuries—don’t show symptoms immediately.
2. Follow Medical Advice: Attend every appointment and follow your doctor’s treatment plan exactly. Gaps in treatment give insurance companies ammunition to argue you’re not really hurt.
3. Keep Detailed Records: Save every medical bill, every receipt, pay stubs showing lost wages. Document how your injuries affect your daily life.
4. Stay Off Social Media: Don’t post about the accident or your injuries anywhere online. Just stay off social media entirely until your case resolves.
5. Don’t Sign Anything: Don’t sign any documents or accept any settlement offers from insurance companies without consulting an attorney first.
6. Contact a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: The sooner you have legal representation, the better we can protect your rights and start building your case.

Our Case Results

Over the years, we’ve helped rebuild lives for families throughout Carmel and Hamilton County after devastating accidents. These are actual results we’ve achieved:

$19,000,000 – Settlement with numerous ready mix concrete suppliers in western Iowa who conspired to fix and inflate their prices to customers

$6,000,000 – Settlement for the widow and surviving children of a man who died due to negligence

$4,000,000 – Settlement for a woman paralyzed from the waist down in a car collision

$1,800,000 – Settlement in medical malpractice case for family of married father of four who died due to failure to diagnose a serious cardiac condition

$1,250,000 – Settlement for family of young man who was killed in collision with a negligently operated semi

$925,000 – Settlement for construction worker who was badly injured when he fell through an unmarked opening in roof of commercial construction project

$750,000 – Settlement for woman who was injured at work when she slipped on untreated ice

These results represent our commitment to securing maximum compensation for every client. While past outcomes don’t guarantee future results—every case has unique circumstances—they demonstrate our ability to handle complex cases and win against well-funded insurance companies and corporate defendants.

What Our Clients Say

Nothing speaks more powerfully than the experiences of people we’ve represented. Here’s what some of our clients have shared:

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“Eric Pavlack handled my father’s case with the level of professionalism and care it required. He worked with us for a long while and kept up communication extremely well. Eric oversaw the situation with care even after long periods of waiting. We appreciate all he’s done for us. He is truly exceptional!”
— Desirae Michaels

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“Eric and his team are top notch. Handled my son’s case with the upmost professionalism. Great communication and responsiveness. Would highly recommend his services.”
— Jennifer Hart

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“I give my upmost recommendation to Eric and the Pavlack Law team. At my age, 65, when I first inquired about services due to a work injury, I was not optimistic about what could happen for me and my situation. The first thing I can say about my experience is that Eric put my mind at ease. He did not promise the world, but had real conversation and discussed what the best and worst outcomes could be in this situation. Expectations were set not on the outcome, but on the process. I felt he was going to battle for me with his demeanor and explanations the whole way through the experience. During mediation, he helped me get fully prepared and made sure I was aware that the final say was totally up to me. Rest assured you are in good care with Eric and his team. I was extremely happy with the outcome.”
— Randy Hartley

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“Eric was always there for our family. I highly recommend his law office. A very professional law firm. Thank you and God Bless you”
— Joyce Kendall

You can read additional reviews from our clients on our Google Business Profile.

Understanding what to expect can reduce anxiety about the legal process. Here’s how motorcycle accident cases typically unfold:

Step 1: Free Consultation

Your first meeting with us costs nothing. We’ll sit down and really listen to your account of what happened. We’ll review whatever documentation you have—police reports, medical records, photos, insurance correspondence. We’ll answer your questions honestly and give you a realistic assessment of your case’s strengths and challenges.

We can meet at our office, talk by phone, or come to your home or hospital if you’re unable to travel due to your injuries.

Step 2: Investigation and Evidence Gathering

Once you hire us, we immediately begin building your case:

• Obtain the official police report
• Collect all your medical records and billing statements
• Photograph your motorcycle damage and riding gear
• Interview witnesses before their memories fade
• Review traffic camera footage if available
• Consult with accident reconstruction experts to prove speed, positioning, and fault
• Obtain phone records if we suspect distracted driving played a role
• Identify all potentially liable parties and available insurance coverage

The investigation phase is crucial for motorcycle cases. We need to counter the bias and prove exactly what happened.

Step 3: Medical Treatment and Documentation

While we’re investigating, you continue receiving medical treatment. We stay in close contact with your healthcare providers to understand the full extent of your injuries and prognosis. Before we even consider settling your case, you need to either reach maximum medical improvement or we need a clear understanding of your future medical needs.

Step 4: Demand and Negotiation

Once we’ve fully documented your damages, we calculate what your case is truly worth. Then we put together a comprehensive demand package for the insurance company that includes:

• Detailed account of how the accident occurred
• Complete medical records and expert opinions about your injuries
• Wage loss documentation
• Photos and video evidence
• Witness statements
• Accident reconstruction analysis
• Specific demand for compensation

Then we negotiate. Our decades of experience and solid reputation provide leverage in these negotiations. Insurance companies know we’re not bluffing when we say we’ll take a case to trial.

Step 5: Litigation (If Necessary)

If negotiations fail to produce a fair settlement, we file a lawsuit in Hamilton County Superior Court. The litigation process includes:

• Filing the complaint and serving the defendant
• Discovery (exchanging information and documents)
• Depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Expert witness preparation and reports
• Mediation attempts
• Trial preparation
• Trial if necessary

Most cases settle even after a lawsuit is filed. But we prepare every case as though it will go before a jury. This preparation is what gives us leverage to negotiate better settlements.

Step 6: Resolution and Recovery

Whether through settlement or trial verdict, once we’ve secured compensation for you, we handle all the final details. Resolving any medical liens. Making sure all costs are properly accounted for. Getting you your money quickly so you can move forward with your life.

Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accident Cases

How Much Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Cost?

We work exclusively on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Zero upfront fees. No retainers. No hourly bills. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery, which means our interests align completely with yours—the more we recover for you, the more we earn. If we don’t win? You owe us nothing.

What If I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?

Indiana doesn’t require riders 18 and older to wear helmets. However, insurance companies will try using this against you, arguing you contributed to your injuries. We know how to counter these arguments by showing when helmet use had no bearing on the specific injuries you suffered. Don’t let the lack of a helmet stop you from pursuing fair compensation.

What If the Other Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance?

You’re not out of luck. You can pursue compensation through your own insurance policy’s uninsured motorist coverage. We help clients navigate these claims regularly. They can get complicated because you’re essentially making a claim against your own insurance company, but we protect your interests throughout the process.

What If I Was Partially at Fault?

You can still recover compensation as long as you’re 50% or less at fault under Indiana’s modified comparative fault system. Your recovery will be reduced by whatever percentage of fault you carry, but you can still get substantial compensation for your injuries.

Should I Accept the Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer?

Almost never accept the first offer without at least consulting an attorney. Initial offers typically fall substantially short of what your claim is actually worth. Insurance companies are betting you don’t understand your case’s true value. Let us review any offer before you even consider accepting it.

How Long Will My Case Take?

Every case is different. Some resolve within a few months. Others take longer, especially if we need to file a lawsuit. The timeline depends on factors like how seriously you’re injured, how long treatment takes, whether liability is disputed, and court scheduling. We work as efficiently as possible while ensuring we build the strongest case possible.

Will My Case Go to Trial?

Most motorcycle accident cases settle without going to trial. However, we prepare every case as though a jury will hear it. This thorough preparation gives us real leverage in settlement negotiations. Insurance companies know we’re experienced trial attorneys who won’t back down. If we can’t negotiate a fair settlement, we won’t hesitate to take your case to court.

Why Acting Quickly Matters

Time is genuinely critical after a motorcycle accident. Here’s why:

Evidence Disappears Fast: Skid marks fade within days. Debris gets cleared. Your motorcycle might be totaled and sent to salvage. Road hazards get fixed. The sooner we can investigate and preserve evidence, the stronger your case will be.

Witnesses Forget: People’s memories of what they saw fade remarkably quickly. We need to interview witnesses while the accident is still fresh in their minds.

Medical Documentation Matters: Seeking immediate medical care creates a solid record linking your injuries to the accident. Any delay gives insurance companies ammunition to argue your injuries aren’t serious or aren’t related to the crash.

Bias Works Against You: Insurance adjusters move fast to build their case that you were at fault. They want to lock in their narrative before you have legal representation to counter it.

Statute of Limitations: While you have two years to file a lawsuit, waiting too long can seriously jeopardize your case for all the reasons above.

Don’t delay. Contact us today for a free consultation. There’s no obligation, no cost, and it could make all the difference in your case.

About Pavlack Law

Attorney Eric Pavlack has devoted his entire legal career to representing people who’ve been injured throughout Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Biology in 1996, then earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1999.

Eric’s been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Super Lawyer consistently from 2009 through 2025. He’s admitted to practice in all Indiana state courts, both U.S. District Courts (Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana), and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

His legal work has been featured in major media outlets including IndyStar, WRTV Indianapolis, WFYI Public Media, Chicago Tribune, and FOX59 Indianapolis.

While we’re known for our work with motorcycle accident victims, our firm handles all types of personal injury cases in Carmel, including car crashes, truck accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. With 50 years of combined experience across our three attorneys, we bring substantial expertise to every case.

Eric and his wife Lorrie are proud parents of two college students. When he’s not in court or working on cases, Eric enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, home improvement projects and woodworking, sports, and playing guitar in bands.

This personal approach extends throughout how we run the firm. We treat every client with genuine respect because we understand that behind every case is a real person dealing with real pain, real financial stress, and real uncertainty about their future.

Contact Pavlack Law Today

If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident anywhere in Carmel or Hamilton County, don’t try to face the insurance companies on your own. You need an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer who understands the unique challenges riders face and will fight for your rights.

At Pavlack Law, we offer:

• Free consultations with absolutely no obligation
• No upfront costs—we only get paid when you win
• Decades of hands-on experience handling motorcycle accident cases
• Proven results with millions recovered for injured riders
• Direct access to experienced attorneys—not just support staff
• Genuine trial experience in Indiana courts

You have nothing to lose by calling us. We’ll give you straight, honest answers about your case and help you understand all your legal options.

Call Us 24/7 at: 317-733-5171

Or visit our office:
Pavlack Law Firm
8955 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46217

We’re available around the clock for emergencies. If you can’t travel because of your injuries, we’ll come to you—at home, in the hospital, or wherever else you need us.

Don’t let insurance companies minimize what you deserve because you ride a motorcycle. Don’t settle for inadequate compensation. Don’t miss your window to hold negligent drivers accountable.

Contact Pavlack Law today for your free consultation. Let us handle the legal fight while you focus on recovering from your injuries and getting back on two wheels.

Remember: You pay nothing unless we win your case. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.