Legal Advocacy For The Long Recovery From Motorcycle Accidents
In the weeks and months after a motorcycle accident, there likely will be progress and setbacks, dark days and hopeful days. At every step of the way, the attorneys and staff at The Finley Firm, P.C., will be there to guide and support you.
Our lawyers represent motorcycle riders and passengers who have been seriously injured as a result of careless drivers or other negligence. They also represent families who are pursuing wrongful death lawsuits after fatal motorcycle crashes have claimed the lives of loved ones. Our team’s track record of success is a direct result of the relationships that our attorneys build with clients. This allows them to document the impacts and tell our clients’ stories.
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Talk to our motorcycle accident lawyers today about a personal injury claim. They will explain your rights and help you get justice. They handle cases throughout Georgia, Alabama and beyond.
Why Do You Need An Attorney For Your Motorcycle Accident?
There are many reasons to hire an attorney to handle your case, which include the following:
- The injuries tend to be severe, if not permanent, so you want to get full value for your claim.
- You need to focus on rehab and recovery rather than stressful legal issues.
- Motorcyclists face a bias, including a presumption that they must have been at fault for the crash.
- Insurance companies will take your claim seriously if you have a lawyer who is ready and able to go to trial.
Our trial lawyers have litigated, negotiated and mediated hundreds of personal injury cases, including motorcycle accidents. They are accustomed to high-stakes cases involving severe injuries and have a strong record of recoveries to show for it.
What Caused The Motorcycle Crash?
People often assume that the biker was doing something wrong or reckless, when many times, it’s the driver of the car who was careless or doing something illegal. Our attorneys know how to conduct a proper motorcycle accident investigation to determine what happened, such as the car or truck driver:
- Neglected to pay attention or was texting while driving
- Ran a stop sign or yellow light
- Failed to yield when turning left
- Was tailgating or speeding
- Abruptly changed lanes
- Forced a motorcycle off the road
Because of the bias against motorcycles, our team is diligent in conducting the investigation to determine the root cause of the fateful impact. Our attorneys sometimes use accident reconstruction specialists to re-create the events and actions that led up to the collision.
How Much Is Your Case Worth?
Motorcycle accidents tend to be high-value claims because few people walk away from a crash without substantial injuries. The total value of the case is chiefly comprised of three parts: medical bills, lost earnings and noneconomic damages. The medical portion of it may include hospitalization, surgical repair of bones, reconstructive surgery, physical therapy and future medical care, including wheelchairs or other medical devices. The earnings claim may include lost wages while the victim was off the job plus any loss of future earning capacity due to permanent impairment. Lastly, motorcycle accident victims can recover compensation for pain and suffering in the aftermath of the accident or lost enjoyment of life due to scarring or physical limitations.
Our lawyers work with doctors to document the extent of the injuries and the degree of recovery. They know that motorcycle crashes usually result in severe injuries, such as back and neck injuries, head trauma and brain damage (even with a helmet), facial injuries, broken legs and other fractures, amputations, and massive road rash burns and abrasions that may require skin grafts. In the case of a fatal motorcycle accident, our attorneys help the surviving family pursue wrongful death and survival actions to compensate for the loss of that person’s presence and contributions.
Committed To Getting Full Value For The Claim
Our attorneys are well-versed in legal and insurance issues and, in fact, have experience representing insurance companies. That background helps them develop strategies and anticipate the attempts to downplay damage or contest liability. You will work directly with one of our accomplished and tenacious trial lawyers throughout your case.
Call our Columbus office at 706-940-4037 to arrange a free consultation, or email us, and a member of our team will get in touch with you soon.