Motorcycles lack the extra weight and the safety features of cars. Unlike automobiles, they are not equipped with airbags and seatbelts that can help prevent injuries in case of an accident. This fact results in about 80 percent of motorcycle accidents ending in either death or severe injury. If you or someone you know is a victim of a motorcycle accident, working with an experienced accident lawyer can ensure your rights and interests are protected.
About 70 percent of motorcycle accidents are the result of automobile drivers not being able to see the motorcyclist until it was too late. Other factors such as driving at unsafe speeds, limited visibility, being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, poor road conditions, the skill of the rider, and the weather may also cause an accident. If you are injured in an accident that was the cause of someone else’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be able to recover such damages like pain and suffering, property loss, lost wages, and medical costs.
After a motorcycle accident, you should immediately seek medical attention and get a thorough examination by a physician. Sometimes even injuries that seem very minor could develop into extremely major health issues that could catch up with you later on in life. The insurance company of the person at fault is responsible for picking up all the costs to the victim. In the unfortunate event that you get into a motorcycle accident with someone who does not have insurance on his vehicle or whose insurance does not cover all your damages, you may also be entitled to collect uninsurance or underinsurance.
Victims of motorcycle accidents and the families of victims who have died in serious accidents must deal with very challenging legal demands and complex insurance laws. Before you decide to come to an agreement and participate in any conversations with the insurance company, it is best that you speak to a qualified, experienced, and skilled lawyer first. Insurance companies first and foremost focus on the money they have to pay you, and not your needs. Your needs are secondary to the company’s. They have their own team of supporters, such as agents, adjusters, investigators, and lawyers to help to make sure they get the best possible deal out of every incident. You need your own team of people that are on your side as well. For instance, typically, insurance companies will offer a settlement amount to the victim that sounds appealing at first, and you may be tempted to accept the first or any offer. But no matter the amount, it is in your very best interest to contact a lawyer who specializes in motorcycle accidents and can negotiate for what you are entitled to.
Negligence is the failure of a vehicle operator to exercise due care, therefore resulting in an accident, injury, or death. It is a tough allegation to prove, but experienced lawyers that are skillful and smart should have no problem building a case. If the accident happened due to a defect on the actual motorcycle, you might be entitled to receive punitive damages from the supplier or manufacturer. A lawyer would guide you through this process as well.
Since most motorcycle accidents are very complex and harder to handle, it is imperative that you act quickly and find a lawyer to address any questions or issues that probably will arise so that you may get the results that you deserve.
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