Motorcycle Accident Attorney
An accident attorney who specializes in motorcycle law will be your best choice when selecting a lawyer if you have been involved in a motorcycle accident as the driver, passenger, pedestrian, property owner, or were in another vehicle that was involved. There are many aspects of personal injury law, and most attorneys will practice several, but not all, types, and there are differences in the types of personal injury law. Motorcycle accidents present extraneous circumstances because of the motorcycle’s size and because a motorcycle rider does not have seat belts or some of the other safety equipment that a passenger vehicle has. Motorcycle riders also have to abide by additional laws that other vehicle drivers do not, and a motorcycle accident attorney will know about all of the laws that pertain.
Insurance issues for motorcycles are different than those involved with passenger cars also. In some states, if the motorcycle is owned free-and-clear, the motorcycle rider does not have to have insurance on it, as long as he or she has a certain amount of insurance on his or her car. Wrongful death is also a more prevalent issue in motorcycle accidents, because the rider can easily be thrown longer distances. Motorcycle riders also suffer more injuries, such as broken bones, scrapes, and bruises. It is for these reasons that a motorcycle accident attorney is the best choice.
A motorcycle accident attorney will know if you are entitled to:
- Rental reimbursement
- Payment of medical bills
- Compensation for future medical care
- Repair or replacement of the damaged motorcycle
- Medical treatment, with or without medical insurance
- Recovery of loss of earnings and any future losses
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred
- Maximum recovery for pain and suffering of physical and emotional injuries
It’s always a good idea to have an initial consultation with more than one attorney before deciding which motorcycle accident attorney you will be comfortable with. When going through the case, whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, you will need to provide discovery, which may include personal information such as police accident reports, medical bills, and possibly financial documents.