According to fatal accident data from 2016, the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents is 28 times higher than that of fatal accidents in other vehicles. In 2014, nearly 500,000 motorcycles were sold in the United States and sales have been increasing. It is estimated that there are an average of 7.9 million motorcycles on our streets and avenues.
It is not surprising that motorcycle accidents are much more serious than car accidents. Motorcycles are lighter and less stable than four-wheeled vehicles because they do not have the same protection in case of collision or rollover and are generally invisible to large vehicles such as buses and trucks.
In case you have suffered a motorcycle accident, contact Conexión Legal immediately to receive the best free legal advice, and to ensure that you obtain the highest compensation with the guidance of a motorcycle accident lawyer.
For motorcyclists, obtaining compensation after a motorcycle accident can be difficult and complicated because of the misconception that accidents are usually the fault of motorcyclists. In some states, vehicles with fewer than four wheels do not require a personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy. The result: if the motorcyclist is not insured or does not have anyone to cover them, it can be difficult to pay medical expenses. Especially if the injury prevents them from working. That is why you should have a motorcycle accident lawyer familiar with the law that regulates and defends this type of accident, which is different from automobile accident law.
Although motorcycle insurance is not protected by PIP insurance, it is not restricted or limited by it. Injured drivers have no restrictions on obtaining compensation; including compensation for pain and suffering, their injury does not have to exceed the injury threshold.
It is a common mistake not to see a doctor after a motorcycle accident. However, keep in mind that certain injuries and their symptoms may appear a few days after the accident and can become much more complicated if left untreated. Additionally, if you wish to take legal action, it is also important to consult a doctor. After a motorcycle accident, you will need to report your injury and health in detail. If the case needs to be taken to court, this medical report will serve as evidence of your claim and as proof to the authorities.
The most common injuries caused by motorcycle accidents are: bone fracture, spinal cord injury, brain damage, neck injury, paralysis, disfigurement, and death.
After suffering an accident, your motorcycle accident lawyer can contact the negligent party's insurance company. They will be able to negotiate the cost of the accident, they will use the information gathered to recover your compensation for costs. If negotiation with the insurance company is not satisfactory, you may be able to take legal action against the negligent party. All of this is done with ideal and professional legal assistance.
To help you file a claim after a motorcycle accident, a motorcycle accident lawyer can collect police reports, gather witness testimony, videotape the scene of the incident, investigate the history of other drivers, conduct a reconstruction of the accident scene, recreate the accident, review medical records, consult with experts, and contact the insurance company on your behalf.
Contact Conexión Legal as soon as possible so that an expert lawyer in the field can provide you with the best free legal advice, and so that you can obtain the highest possible compensation for this incident.
