Benefits of Hiring a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
It can be extremely stressful to try to deal with your injuries while also attempting to handle your motorcycle accident claim. When you hire a motorcycle accident lawyer, your attorney can take care of the various aspects of your case and handle the communications with the insurance company so that you can focus on your recovery. Let’s explore some things your attorney can do for you in your motorcycle accident case . . .
Gathering Evidence
Your motorcycle accident lawyer can gather the evidence in your case, which may involve the following:
- Contacting and interviewing witnesses
- Taking pictures of the accident scene
- Reviewing information in police reports
- Reconstructing the accident scene
- Working with experts
- Analyzing physical evidence
Gathering evidence can help support your claim and show why the insurance company should settle.
Negotiating for You
Dealing with an insurance company following a motorcycle wreck can be frustrating. When you have an attorney, your lawyer can handle all of the communications with the insurance company for you and can use the evidence they have gathered to stress the importance of the insurance company’s agreeing to a fair settlement.
Valuing Your Claim
Insurance companies often try to convince motorcycle accident victims that their claims are worth far less than they are. An experienced attorney can analyze the facts and circumstances of your case and properly value it so that you will have a better idea of what to expect in a fair settlement.
Holding All of the Responsible Parties Liable
There are some cases in which a party other than the other motorist might be liable. Your attorney can examine your case to determine if any third parties might have contributed to your accident. Finding additional parties who contributed to your accident might help you recover full compensation for your losses.
Some examples of third parties that might be liable include the following:
- The other motorist’s employer if they were on the job at the time of your accident
- Your employer if you were working at the time of your accident
- The manufacturer of a defective car or motorcycle part that contributed to your accident
- The party responsible for maintaining the road if dangerous road conditions contributed to your accident
Filing a Formal Lawsuit If Necessary
The vast majority of motorcycle accident claims are resolved outside of court. Many are resolved through settlement negotiations without ever filing a formal lawsuit. However, if the insurance company refuses to settle your case or offers an unreasonably low settlement, your attorney might file a formal lawsuit and litigate your case through the court process. Even if a lawsuit is filed, your claim will still likely be resolved short of trial. However, your attorney will be prepared to fight for you at a trial before a judge or jury if necessary to pursue fair compensation for your losses.
Talk to the Attorneys at Ellis & Associates
Trying to deal with everything after a motorcycle crash can be overwhelming for most people. Motorcycle wrecks frequently involve serious injuries, extensive financial losses, pain, and emotional suffering. If you are contending with your injuries from a motorcycle wreck caused by someone else, having to deal with the insurance company on top of everything else might seem unmanageable. Fortunately, the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Ellis & Associates are prepared to help. Call us today to request a free consultation at 800-MR-ELLIS or contact us online.