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Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries, create mountain of debt, and leave the rider and their family financially stressed. Motorcyclists don’t have as much protection as passenger vehicle do, so motorcycle-related injuries tend to be much more severe or even fatal. Motorcycles are also less visible to motor vehicle drivers and are harder to control […]
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Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries, create mountain of debt, and leave the rider and their family financially stressed. Motorcyclists don’t have as much protection as passenger vehicle do, so motorcycle-related injuries tend to be much more severe or even fatal. Motorcycles are also less visible to motor vehicle drivers and are harder to control which makes them more liekly to get into an accident in the first place. If you combine likelihood for an accident with likelihood for injuries, it is clear that understanding motorcycle accidents is important.
Car accidents are much more common than motorcycle accidents because there are many more cars on the roads than there are motorcycles. However, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in an accident than those in a closed vehicle, according to a 2016 study. With this amount of risk, it is important to understand how motorcycle accident cases work and what compensation is available when the worst happens.
Motorcycle accidents are most often caused by the negligence of another driver, such as the driver of a passenger car or even commercial truck. Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
After being involved in an accident, you may have lots of medical bills and no way of paying them back. You may be stressed about how you’re going to return to work and resume your normal life. An experienced attorney can help you get the compensation that you deserve and the piece of mind that you need to get back on your feet.
Economic damages cover your medical bills, including doctor’s visits, ER visits, ambulance rides, specialist visits, physical therapy, therapy for your mental health, and any other medical costs that may be related to your accident. You can also claim damages for any wages you may have lost while you were out of work and any wages you’ll continue to lose because of your injury.
Non-economic damages are more flexible and provide compensation for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of earning capacity, and permanent disability or disfigurement. These damages are calculated by looking at how much your life has changed because of your injuries. The greater the change in your quality of life, the greater compensation you’ll receive.
You may be curious about what your case’s value will be, and whether or not you should settle your case or take it to trial. The value of your case is dependent on a lot of different circumstances, and each case is different. An experienced attorney will walk you through the process and help you estimate what you could receive from your case.
The most important factor in the value of your case is your total amount of damages. This is your combined economic and non-economic damages. The higher these values are, the higher your case is worth. The severity of your injuries goes hand in hand with your total damages, as the more severe your injuries are, the more damages you’re likely to have.
Insurance adjusters may try to lowball your settlement just because they believe that motorcycle accidents are often at least partially the fault of the motorcyclist. This is because many see motorcycle drivers as “reckless” or “dangerous” simply because they choose to ride motorcycles. Your attorney can shut down these claims and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Unfortunately, if the defendant doesn’t have enough insurance, you may have to rely on your own uninsured/underinsured coverage to pay your bills. If the defendant has poor or no insurance, it may not be worth it to file a lawsuit, as you can only receive what they have available to give.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact Jones Law Group for help with your case. Our experienced team of lawyers are here to help you through this tough time in your life. Our years of experience will be crucial to your case, and we’ll make sure to help you get the most compensation possible for your injuries. For more information, please contact us online, by using our chat feature below, or call us at 727-571-1333.
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