When you're badly injured, the last thing you want to think about is filling out paperwork, searching for an attorney, or trying to gather evidence. Yet, these steps are necessary if you want to collect the compensation you deserve due to someone else's negligence. The more you know about personal injury cases and hiring an attorney, the less stressful this time will be.
We've created this website to offer basic personal injury law advice for anyone who has been injured or who may become injured in the future. Keep in mind that if you've been injured in a car accident, due to medical neglect, or even by slipping in someone else's parking lot, your case qualifies a personal injury case — and thus you'll find our collection of articles relevant.
Motorcycle accident claims can be difficult to win. If your case goes to trial, the jury will be less likely to offer a great settlement because a jury is often prejudiced against a motorcyclist. Insurance providers know this and are more likely to offer lower settlements as a result. However, there are several steps you can take to strengthen your case.
Seek Medical Attention
You should immediately seek medical treatment after the auto accident. After the initial visit, you will need to follow your doctor's orders. You must go in for additional follow-up treatments. You are required to do everything you can to get better or your claim might end up being valued less.
You should always receive medical attention before you speak with your insurance provider or the insurance provider of the other driver. You should also consider speaking to a motorcycle accident lawyer first.
Don't Repair Your Motorcycle
If your motorcycle can be salvaged, it's natural for you to want to have the motorcycle repaired as soon as possible. However, this can backfire. Your motorcycle is an important piece of evidence. Make sure to speak with your motorcycle accident attorney about whether you should repair your motorcycle yet.
Limit What You Say After the Accident
Be careful what you say after the motorcycle accident. Do not post about the accident on social media or make any statements without consulting with a motorcycle accident lawyer. Any statement you can make might be taken out of context and used to devalue your claim.
Do not apologize for the accident. It's natural to want to apologize after something goes wrong but this can easily be misinterpreted as an admission of guilt. Instead, you will want to only talk about the facts related to the accident and you should only exchange information such as your contact info and insurance immediately after the accident.
Don't Assume That You're At Fault
You might believe that you were at fault for the accident, but until your motorcycle accident lawyer has performed a full investigation, you will not know for certain. Also, a lawyer thoroughly understands accident law and will know whether the other driver broke any laws or was negligent.
Because motorcyclists are often seen as thrill-seekers, the admission of fault will almost certainly be brought up if your case eventually goes to trial. This may prejudice the jury further and reduce the odds that you will win your case. To learn more information about motorcycle accident claims, reach out to companies such as BRIAN E. BUCKMEIER P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW.