Motorcycle Crash Injury Lawyers

The amount of compensation an accident victim receives depends on numerous factors, including, the facts and circumstances of the specific incident, the strength of liability, the strength of the applicable law and evidence, the venue or locality where a claim must be brought, and the likeability and credibility that witnesses would have to a jury, and more.

Additional factors include the nature and extent of a client’s injuries, the costs of medical treatment – including past and future—the overall impact on the injured person’s quality of life, the extent of pain and suffering, and whether someone is temporarily or permanently disabled.

Some examples of the types of damages that may be recoverable, depending on the circumstances, include:

• Past and future medical bills.
• Lost wages.
• Loss of earning capacity,
• Property damage, including damage to the bike.
• Pain and suffering.
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive Damages if the defendant’s conduct is malicious or egregiously reckless (subject to state law).
• Loss of consortium.
• Emotional distress.

Motorcycle Crash Wrongful Death Claims

In the case of a tragic loss of a family member in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, our attorneys and affiliated co-counsel pursue wrongful death claims on behalf of our clients.

The rights of plaintiffs to pursue wrongful death motorcycle claims, including the proper parties to bring a claim, are subject to the applicable law of a particular state, and the types of damages recovered can significantly vary from state-to-state as well.

For example, some states allow wrongful death plaintiffs to pursue what the law refers to as the “full value of the life of the victim,” while others allow for punitive damages. Often, families are also entitled to burial and funeral expenses, as well as medical expenses incurred, and pain and suffering endured by the deceased victim. Even the proper party to bring such a claim (or a combination of claims) can vary depending on the state where the accident occurred. If you lost a family member in a motorcycle accident, contact one of our attorneys to learn about your legal rights and options.

What is the dollar value of my claim?

The amount of damages a victim might recover is specific to the facts and circumstances of a given case. As such, every individual claim is unique. Predicting the precise dollar amount of compensation you and your family might receive from a claim is usually not possible at the beginning of your case, but our attorneys are able to advise our clients on the range of predicted case values once all of the evidence has been assembled, we know the extent and long term effects of the injury, we have reviewed all medical records and expenses, and have evaluated the applicable law and the strength of the evidence. If a lawyer promises you a specific value for your case on your first call, that is a red flag.