If someone hits you while you’re on your motorcycle, you should get medical attention for any injuries and report the accident to the police and your insurance company. You can also get a free case review with our law firm and seek compensation for your losses.
Dealing with the legal process after a motorcycle accident can be complicated. A lawyer from our firm can tell you more about what you should do after a crash and help you seek the financial recovery you need.
Get Medical Attention for Any Injuries
Motorcycle accidents can be especially serious for victims. If you already received medical care, this is a good start for your health. It’s also crucial for any injury case you may bring against a negligent driver. Getting medical attention and following through with your treatment plan will create a crucial record for your injury case. Doing so will document that:
- You were injured as a result of the accident (and not another unrelated incident)
- Your injuries are serious
- Your prognosis necessitates additional care in the future
Having this information documented through your medical records can show that the other driver’s carelessness was the cause of your injuries—and that you deserve compensation accordingly.
Recording the nature of your injuries promptly after the crash also limits the insurance company’s opportunity to argue against your case. If your doctor recorded that you fractured your hip and leg on the night of the accident, it will be harder to say that your injuries were unrelated to the crash.
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Report the Accident to the Police and Your Insurance Company
State laws tend to require that you report a car accident if there were injuries or evidence of property damage. Generally, it’s good practice to make a police report even if you aren’t sure about the legal requirements.
After all, even if you think the accident was minor and you weren’t injured, you could later develop symptoms. Then, without a report of the crash, you’ll be limited in your ability to seek compensation.
Finally, be sure to report the basic facts of the crash to your insurer promptly. Different carriers have different specifications for reporting an accident, so be sure to check your policy’s language to be sure you comply with any deadlines.
Get a Free Case Review From Our Law Firm
Last but not least, getting a case review from a lawyer’s team can help you learn more about your legal options, including your ability to seek compensation.
A lawyer’s team will listen to your story and explain what the firm can do to help your case. You may find out about important options for your compensation, including forms of financial recovery you didn’t know you qualified to seek.
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How a Lawyer Can Help Recover Compensation for Your Losses
If you choose to hire a lawyer to handle your motorcycle accident case, you could benefit in several ways. Here’s how a lawyer can get to work for you:
- Explain the damages you could seek: Motorcycle accidents often cause more than property damage. If someone else was responsible for your crash, you could seek compensation for your medical bills (past, present, and future), pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.
- Determine the potential value of your case: It’s hard to know if an insurance adjuster is making a fair offer. This is where a lawyer comes in. A lawyer can investigate your accident, calculate the value of your losses, and issue a demand to the insurance company.
- Handle the pushback from insurance companies: The settlement process can be complicated, and the insurance company may try to make unfair claims to lower your payout. Motorcyclists often face bias in the process. Adjusters or lawyers may try to argue that the motorcyclist caused the crash, when in fact, another vehicle driver was responsible.
- Seek every penny you deserve: A lawyer’s job is to seek the best compensation for you. If an insurance company doesn’t want to make a fair offer, they could take your case to trial and seek awards at trial.
- Explain how important laws affect your case: A lawyer is familiar with the local and state laws that could impact your case. They can explain more about laws such as the statute of limitations, which limits your time to file a lawsuit.
Essentially, a lawyer can handle every aspect of your case—so that you can focus on your recovery.
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Get a Free Case Review From Sevenish Law Firm, P.C.
You don’t have to deal with the legal process on your own. You can hire the “Lawyer Who Rides,” Randy Sevenish. We have first-hand experience riding motorcycles, and we understand your situation. At Sevenish Law Firm, P.C., we are prepared to help motorcyclists seek the recovery they need to get their lives back.
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