Hiring legal help after a motorcycle crash is always a good idea as it will cost you nothing but will mean everything when it comes to recovering full and fair compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages.
An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer will take your case on a contingency basis, meaning that you won’t pay anything up front or out of pocket, and you will never pay a dime unless you win your case. In other words, there’s no risk in hiring the best and most experienced attorney you can find.
A skilled motorcycle crash attorney will ensure that you are receiving all of the no-fault insurance benefits you’re entitled to from your own insurance provider, and will help you seek compensation for pain and suffering compensation from the driver who caused your crash. Your attorney will conduct a comprehensive investigation of the crash, gather and preserve evidence, determine liability and assess damages, file your lawsuit, and negotiate a full and fair settlement on your behalf.
The insurance industry’s own data reveals that motorcycle crash victims who hire experienced attorneys get settlements up to four times larger than those who do not. It is worth hiring legal help after a motorcycle crash who specializes exclusively in this area of law, has a track record of success, and is known in the industry as a relentless litigator who won’t settle for less than what his or her client’s cases are worth.
How can an attorney help me with my accident case?
An experienced attorney will do the following:
● Conduct a comprehensive investigation of the crash
● Gather and preserve critical evidence
● Determine liability
● Assess and calculate damages
● File your lawsuit
● Negotiate a full and fair settlement
How much does an attorney cost?
Hiring a motorcycle crash attorney won’t cost you anything until you win your case. A reputable attorney will never charge a consultation fee. And if he or she takes your case, you will never be asked to pay anything up front or out of pocket. Not until your attorney wins your case will you pay a fee. At that point, it is customary to pay your attorney a one-third (1/3) contingency fee.
What type of attorney handles motorcycle crash cases?
Motorcycle car accidents are typically handled by personal injury attorneys, but it’s important to distinguish between a personal injury attorney who “dabbles” in these types of cases and one who specializes exclusively in motor vehicle crashes. Not every attorney is cut out to handle a motorcycle crash case, and insurance companies and adjusters know when they’re up against an amateur. They will take advantage of an inexperienced attorney by making a low-ball offer and threatening protracted litigation and a lengthy trial, causing a lesser attorney to back down and settle your case for far less than its actual value. On the other hand, an experienced attorney who has specialized knowledge, a track record of winning million-dollar settlements and verdicts, and a reputation for taking cases to trial when a full and fair settlement offer has not been made, will get you every dollar you’re entitled to. When it comes to hiring an attorney, you deserve more. Never settle for less.
How long does a settlement take?
Every case is different, but most motorcycle accident settlements take anywhere from several months to a couple of years. Where your case might fall on this spectrum depends on several key factors, including:
● The severity of your injuries
● Whether you suffered a “serious impairment of body function”
● Your long-term prognosis
● Your past and future medical needs and costs
● Whether you can return to work and when
● The defendant
● The defendant’s insurance company
● The insurance adjuster assigned to your case
● The defense attorney
● The defendant’s insurance policy limits
● Discovery/depositions
● Case evaluation
● Mediation
● Whether your case goes to trial
● The experience, specialization, track record, and reputation of your lawyer
How do I choose the right lawyer for my crash case?
Choosing the right attorney for your crash case can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. There are five key questions to ask during your search. They are:
- How many motorcycle crash cases has the lawyer handled? You want a lawyer who has handled dozens if not hundreds of these cases.
- Does the lawyer specialize exclusively in motor vehicle crashes, including motorcycle crashes? – You don’t want an attorney who “dabbles” in motorcycle crash cases. You want one who handles nothing but motor vehicle/motorcycle crashes.
- Does the lawyer have a track record of success? – How many million-dollar verdicts has he or she won?
- What is the lawyer’s reputation in the industry? – What do insurance companies, adjusters, and defense attorneys think of the lawyer? Do they respect him or her? A well-respected attorney will always get better results faster.
- How many 5-star reviews does the lawyer have? – Go to the attorney’s website and read the reviews. What are former clients saying? Does the lawyer return calls? Is he or she kind and compassionate?
- Be diligent in your search and don’t settle for a lawyer who doesn’t meet this criteria. Your choice of attorney can make all the difference in your settlement.