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After a motorcycle accident, it can be a confusing and frustrating time. You’ve been hurt and don’t know the extent of your injuries. It could soon be apparent that you can’t work, and you worry about how to pay the bills and stay afloat financially. There may be mental trauma from how an accident unfolded. While you are grappling with these serious issues, insurance companies begin to call. It feels like too much to handle alone.
At this point, you need peace of mind about moving forward, and an experienced personal injury lawyer knows how to help. If the negligent actions of another driver cause you harm, Fielding Law will help you navigate the legal process and fight to get you the compensation you deserve. These are ways a motorcycle accident attorney helps you in a personal injury claim.
At your initial consultation with an attorney, you will find out whether or not you have a case to pursue. While the facts may appear straightforward in an accident, motorcycle crashes that involve other vehicles are rarely uncomplicated. Unfortunately, some bikers have a history of reckless behavior, which has prompted greater scrutiny when motorcycle crashes occur. Insurance companies and legal counsel for a defendant will likely try to shift the responsibility toward you. Having an attorney on your side means a legal professional is ready to investigate all of the facts and ensure your rights are protected.
Insurance companies begin trying to settle a claim shortly after an accident. Quick settlement offers might tempt vulnerable victims. However, these settlement offers are often much lower than is reasonable given the facts of the claim. If you hire an attorney, they will manage all communications. The calls to you stop, and you can concentrate on healing.
Moreover, you are assured that an attorney will present all the relevant information about your case when seeking a recovery. Depending on the seriousness of your injuries, it can take time to understand issues that may persist, such as medical needs and pain and suffering, before determining a fitting compensatory damage amount.
Accident investigations can be complicated because the scene must be cleaned up quickly. Motorcycles are often demolished by larger vehicles, so pieces of information that could help your case might not be available for long. Also, because motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles, it can be difficult for eyewitnesses to give an accurate account if the line of sight is obscured. Numerous issues make evidence gathering more difficult. Attorneys are used to dealing with these types of problems related to motorcycle crash investigations. They will gather this information:
In many cases, attorneys enlist the assistance of accident reconstruction specialists. These specialists do an in-depth assessment of skid marks, debris fields, property damage, and conditions surrounding an accident to recreate what occurred at a scene accurately. This is why retaining a motorcycle accident attorney right away is critical to the outcome of your case. It can take time to compile information that gives a complete picture.
In a personal injury lawsuit, a plaintiff must prove their injuries were caused directly by a defendant’s actions. Before speaking with an attorney, many accident victims don’t realize the high bar for proving liability. These four elements must be met in a personal injury case: duty, breach, causation and damage. A motorcycle accident attorney uses evidence and applicable laws that support your claim to prove liability. When the responsibility of the defendant is established, your attorney will seek damages to cover losses.
Sadly, 80% of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death. That is a vastly higher rate than other vehicles involved in accidents on roadways. These are types of serious injuries you may suffer:
Some injuries result in permanent disability.
The leading cause of hospitalization for TBI is being in a vehicle crash. TBIs are a devastating outcome of motorcycle accidents. Even when a safety helmet is worn, the sheer force of impact on the skull can lead to brain injury. Brain trauma can also occur if an object pierces a helmet. It is imperative to seek a lawyer’s help if you’ve been brain injured due to the careless actions of another driver. This injury is often permanently disabling and can require lifelong medical treatment and caregiving. You may be unable to take care of your family or return to work. These are areas where moderate to severe TBI can affect your life:
TBI leaves you with 50 times higher risk of a seizure disorder.
Accidents often have lasting effects on mental and emotional health. It can require years of therapy to cope with the anguish and loss. Pain and suffering are real concerns, which is why accident victims can pursue non-economic damages in a personal injury case. Lawyers often have you keep a journal to detail how your life has changed due to your injuries, and this information, along with medical records, helps to support your claim.
All states have a statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Damage awards in personal injury cases are meant to make a person “whole.” However, filing a lawsuit years after the fact is not helpful to the parties involved or the court system. Relevant evidence, witness recollections, and a host of other concerns arise as time passes after an accident. Additionally, the court process can be disrupted by problems related to long-delayed filings.
Every state allows adequate time for a plaintiff to file and exceptions for extenuating circumstances. An attorney files your case promptly and uses this valuable time to your advantage. If you file after the time allotted by law, the case will likely be dismissed. You will lose your right to recover damages. You don’t want to be in this situation when an attorney is ready to help.
Fielding Law is the team you need if you are hurt by the actions of another party in a motorcycle accident. Personal injury cases are filled with legal complexities that require experience and knowledge to litigate. When a motorcycle crash occurs, the resulting injuries may be debilitating and drain your financial resources quickly. Working with an attorney to seek a damage recovery is an essential step toward rebuilding your life and protecting those who count on your support.
We want to talk with you if you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash. To get the process started, we offer a free case evaluation. We want you to understand your options and make an informed decision about your situation. Contact us to speak to an attorney.