when do you need a motorcyle attorney

by Dr. Columbus Bashirian MD 3 min read

If you have a suffered an injury, or if you’re in pain, you need to contact a motorcycle injury attorney. A good lawyer will be able to evaluate whether you have a claim to make. If you hire a lawyer with experience, they have probably encountered a similar case to yours already.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident where other parties are involved, and you or other parties have been injured or your vehicles have suffered damages, you will have to hire a motorcycle accident attorney to help you navigate through the red tape with insurance companies and of course, your state's ...

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What does an attorney do in a motorcycle accident?

Your attorney conducts a thorough investigation into the cause of the motorcycle crash. You must prove that the other driver was responsible for causing your motorcycle accident. An attorney identifies who is responsible for causing the accident and gathers evidence to prove fault.

Do motorcycle accidents settle out of court?

Most motorcycle accident claims settle out of court. Injury lawyers negotiate with insurance companies for a fair settlement. However, there are cases in which a motorcycle accident lawsuit may be necessary to protect the rider.

Why do insurance companies blame motorcyclists?

Insurance companies like to blame motorcyclists for causing crashes. They use unfair stereotypes of riders as being dangerous and reckless to argue that the rider’s actions contributed to the cause of the crash.

Injury Risk, Allegations of Contributory Negligence Highlight Need for Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycling can be a thrilling and adventurous way to travel, but also more dangerous in general than auto travel. Because little stands between you and an impact in the event of a collision, severe injuries such as brain damage, road rash and spinal cord injuries can result.

What Makes a Good Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

So what qualities should you look for in choosing the right motorcycle accident attorneys? He should of course be familiar with local and state motorcycle laws.

Some Questions to Ask When Selecting an Attorney

So what sort of questions could you ask to see if an attorney is right for you? Just a few suggestions:

What is motorcycle lawyer?

As the name implies, motorcycle attorneys specialize in cases involving motorcyclists who have been wrongfully injured while on the road — usually as a result of another driver’s negligence. These kinds of cases require legal specialization because of the nature of motorcycle riding.

How long does it take to file a motorcycle accident claim?

The legal specifics vary from state to state, as do the statute of limitations for filing a motorcycle accident claim (although it is usually between 2-3 years following the incident).

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