You ride safely and take every precaution to avoid an accident. Unfortunately, other drivers don’t. Reckless motorists who speed, ignore road signs, or simply don’t pay attention can create havoc when they collide with a motorcyclist.
It’s not your fault, yet you are the one who is hurt. Your injuries could mean time away from work and no way to pay your bills. A Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer can help you hold the liable party accountable and get the compensation you deserve.
At Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys, our Dallas personal injury lawyers have recovered millions of dollars in awards and settlements for injured victims. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and find out how we can help you, too.
Why You Need an Attorney After a Motorcycle Accident
An insurance company might contact you soon after your accident with an offer to get money in your pocket as quickly as possible. You may wonder why you need a lawyer when insurance companies are so helpful and expedient. The problem is that they often have another agenda.
Insurance companies may offer a low settlement, hoping you don’t know what your claim is actually worth. Accepting it means waiving your rights to future compensation. They close out your case for a fraction of what they really owe you, and you are still hurting.
Never accept a settlement after an accident without first speaking to a Dallas motorcycle accident attorney. This is just one of many ways we can help you avoid common mistakes and get the compensation you deserve. Don’t go up against insurance companies alone.
Who Is Liable for Your Injuries?
Your attorney will investigate your case to determine what happened. We will review available evidence, such as police reports, witness testimony, dash cam footage, and photos of the accident scene. You can help us by writing a personal description of the accident.
We need to know who is liable for the accident and your injuries. While it may seem clear, sometimes more than one party is responsible, and sometimes liability rests with parties you may not have considered.
Common liable parties in a motorcycle accident include:
- Another driver, if they behaved recklessly by speeding, disregarding traffic laws, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- A pedestrian, if they jaywalked or entered the roadway without paying attention and either collided with a motorcyclist or caused a motorcyclist to crash
- A company if, for example, a trucking company employee hit you because they were overtired due to unrealistic demands of their job
- The city or state, if damaged roadways or lack of proper signage caused your accident
- The motorcycle manufacturer, if a defective part or design flaw caused your crash
- A motorcycle mechanic, if improperly installed parts or worn parts led to your accident
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What Damages Are Available?
The damages you can recover in a motorcycle accident can be a few thousand dollars for minor crashes or millions of dollars in extreme situations. It isn’t possible to know without a thorough review of your case.
Your motorcycle accident lawyer in Dallas will assess your damages to arrive at a maximum compensation amount. We will use this number to negotiate with insurance companies for a fair settlement that will cover your expenses.
If negotiations are not successful, we can file a civil suit on your behalf and fight for you in court. Every case is different, but our goal is to recover both economic and non-economic damages for your accident and injuries.
Economic Damages
We can easily calculate your economic damages because they are associated with real dollar values. For example, you know how much a medical visit costs because the doctor or hospital gave you a bill. Some of the expenses we hope to recover may include:
- Emergency room care and ambulance transportation
- Doctor and specialist visits
- Medications
- Surgery
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Short-term rehab stays
- Lost wages due to your inability to work
- Future medical issues due to the need for continued care
- Property damages
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages don’t have a specific dollar amount attached to them. They are meant to address the social, emotional, and psychological impact the liable party has inflicted on you and your family. They may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
You can help your attorney understand the extent of your economic and non-economic damages by holding on to all records related to your expenses and keeping notes on how the accident has impacted your life.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
When you hire our personal injury lawyers, we will work with you on a contingency fee agreement. You don’t pay anything until we win your case. At that point, we’ll take our fees from your award or settlement. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
Billing clients in this way means almost anyone can access our services, and we can help you fight powerful insurance companies. It also means we have a vested interest in the outcome of your case. We want to win almost as much as you do.
Injured in a motorcycle crash?
Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Dallas are here to help.
(310) 526-8383
Contact a Dallas Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycles are a lot of fun and a source of pride for many enthusiasts, but they also carry an element of danger. Even veteran bikers are at the mercy of car and truck drivers who drive recklessly and may not see them. When accidents happen, injuries can be tremendous.
It can be frustrating to be hurt in a motorcycle crash that wasn’t your fault. Insurance companies are supposed to be there for you in times like this, but sometimes, they are not on your side. Our Dallas motorcycle accident attorneys will help you fight for fair compensation.
Our team at Omega Law Group has decades of experience advocating for injured accident victims. Contact us today for a free consultation, and tell us what happened.
