Those who ride motorcycles know that if you are in an accident, you will suffer major injuries. The risk of riding a motorcycle is high, which makes your insurance high as well. Often if you are involved in an accident, the insurance company will try to deny you fair compensation. If you have been in a motorcycle accident and are having a hard time getting the help you need, Lastimado Texas will share how to get fair motorcycle accident compensation.
Motorcycle Injury Claims
When in a motorcycle accident and you have been injured, you may wonder what kind of damages you might be able to pursue to help compensate for your injuries. When you have been injured and need financial help, you must first evaluate your situation with a personal injury attorney. Every case is different and there are a ton a variables that can aid your case. One of your primary considerations is if the case is worth going to court over and what you will take at the end of the case. Those eligible to seek compensation for your injuries and damage to your motorcycle can be determined by a few different factors such as.
• Lost Income/Employment
• Medical Bills
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life
• Pain and Suffering
Are Motorcyclists Usually at Fault?
The more severe your injuries are, the more potential damage can be recovered. One of the challenges in a motorcycle case is proving that the negligence was not on the motorcyclist but the other drivers involved. Unfortunately, motorcyclists have a bad reputation for being reckless. A good attorney will not automatically assume the worst. They will give you the opportunity to share your story of how the accident occurred. If there is no negligence on the motorcyclist’s part, then this case can go to court. If it is not your fault for the damages and injuries sustained, this entitles you to fair compensation.
Do All Motorcycle Accidents Go to Trial?
Another major factor that can determine the value of your case is if the case isn’t settled and goes to trial. In many cases the offered settlement is much too low. When the settlement is not enough, often the case will go to trial. Often you will not to go to trial if the motorcyclist has little evidence. The more evidence you have, the better the outcome will be. Courts will often consider economic and non-economic loss. Economic loss are those that have experienced monetary loss, such as past and future medical bills and earning. Non-economic Loss is considered emotional distress. Depending on the case, the punitive damages might be awarded if the accident was proven to be intentional or due to negligence.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Dallas, San Antonio & Austin, TX (Just Minutes from Carrollton, Garland, Irving, Mesquite & Grand Prairie, Texas)
When involved in a motorcycle accident it is best to be prepared when talking to your attorney. You will want to bring any and all evidence. If any pictures were taken you will want to bring those, as well as a witness list, medical bills, damage summaries and anything else related to the accident. Not everyone will be able to gather evidence after an accident, but any and all information helps. If you need help finding a fair compensation after you have been in a motorcycle accident contact Lastimado Texas and schedule your first consultation today.
