Motorcycle Accidents
Every year in our community there are thousands of motorcycle accidents that could’ve been prevented. Motorcycle happens twice as much as auto accidents. At least half of those accidents involve a motor vehicle. Motorcyclist have all the same rights as those who drive motor vehicles. This includes using the same roads. Motorcyclist suffer the same traumatic injuries that a person who was in an auto accident.
What are some common causes of motorcycle accident?
A negligent driver of either a motorcycle or automobile are the major causes of motorcycle accidents. During these accidents the motorcyclist are the one who’s who have a higher risk of serious injury due to lack of protection they have. Common causes are:
- Drunk driving
- Driving while distracted
- Malfunction in motorcycle
- Speeding
What are common injuries after a motorcycle accident?
As a motorcyclist you are prone to severe physical trauma. These serious injuries can cause permanent lifelong damages. Common serious injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Facial trauma
- Broken bones
- Concussions
How can I help prevent these accidents?
Motorist can be very aware of their environment. In addition, those who driving cars be cautious and courteous to those who are motorcycles. Motorcyclist should always wear the proper protective gear to lessen the chance of serious injuries.
What damages can I recover?
If someone else’s negligence caused you to have a motorcycle injury you can claim compensatory damages against the liable party. Compensatory damages include economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damage claim can include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, home modifications, and non-medical needs.
Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, damage to reputation, emotional distress, and loss of companionship.
You may also be able to recover punitive damages. Punitive damages can be recoverable if the liable party acted malice or fraud. These may include the liable party being under the influence while driving, fleeing from the police, and/or reckless driving.
How do you calculate my damages?
Though I cannot guarantee a certain outcome, but by having me as your attorney I will guarantee the best possible outcome out there.
I will be looking at these factors to get the total amount of compensation you are owed:
- The amount spent for your past and future treatment
- The amount of your income that will be lost while you’re recovering
- How much your motorcycle injury will affect your future
- The affect your brain injury will have on your relationships with others
- They cost of any home care you are going to need
How will you prove my damages?
You may think that those documents or photographs may not strengthen your case, but they actually make your case even stronger. It may be obvious that the liable party caused your brain injury but you are going to need those photographs and documents to make your case even stronger. Some examples that will make your case stronger is:
- Medical documents
- Any medical imaging
- Photographs of the accident scene and your injuries
- Police report
- Proof of loss benefits
- Any receipts that show any expenses related to your motorcycle injury
Let me help you get all the compensation you deserve because you don’t deserve anything less!
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