Motorcycle accident victims face steep medical bills and loss of income after a crash. Insurance companies know this and may offer you a lowball settlement.
Your attorney will look at all costs associated with your accident, including current and future medical treatment, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. They will then build your case and negotiate a fair settlement.
Collecting Evidence
Collecting the proper evidence is crucial to winning your car accident case. Evidence can make or break your ability to obtain the funds you need for your medical bills, vehicle damage, and other costs associated with the incident. Photographs, video footage, and witness statements are all critical evidence.
Insurance companies often deny or challenge claims made by victims, and it is much easier to convince an insurer that you are owed damages when you have firm proof in your favor. The types of evidence we gather include witness testimony, medical records, property damage reports, expert testimonies, and more. These pieces of evidence often differ between a successful claim and an insurance company refusing to compensate you for your losses.
Building Your Case
Getting through an accident that you didn’t cause can be stressful. When you add in medical bills, lost work time, and the uncertainty of how long you’ll have to deal with an injury that affects your life and future, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.
An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer from Lulich & Attorneys has the skills, resources, and experience to guide you through the legal system. Most cases settle before they reach trial. Insurance companies are more willing to negotiate a fair settlement with a plaintiff with an experienced attorney.
An attorney will also help you compile a complete claim to prove how much your injuries and losses are worth. They’ll ensure you don’t make any mistakes that could damage your chances of receiving compensation, like admitting fault in the crash or failing to document all your losses. In addition, they will pay upfront for the cost of hiring experts to support your case.
Negotiating a Settlement
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you might be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, permanent impairment, or pain and suffering. To get this money, you need to negotiate a settlement. This is where an experienced car accident attorney can make a significant difference in your financial recovery.
The first step is drafting a demand letter, which includes a detailed compensation request and documentation supporting the requested amount. The insurance company will then respond with a counteroffer.
Insurance companies are always looking for ways to pay as little as possible, so you need an experienced lawyer who knows how to fight for the maximum amount of money you deserve. The lawyer will run any offer through their office to ensure it covers your losses, including future damages and suffering. The parties will execute a written settlement agreement binding on all parties if an agreement is reached.
Filing a Lawsuit
If the insurance company is unwilling to offer enough money to cover your damages adequately, your attorney will file a lawsuit. This is done by submitting paperwork to the court and “serving” it on the liable parties.
A lawsuit begins with a complaint, which is the initial pleading in the case. The complaint establishes the legal and factual basis for your claim against the defendants.
During this stage, your lawyer will also request documents from the defendants, such as photographs and witness information. They will also order any evidence you may have, such as medical records and bills, property damage invoices, or lost wages.
During this phase, your attorney will prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care, that they breached this duty, and that their negligence caused you injuries and losses. They will also show that these losses and damages have a monetary value for which you deserve financial compensation.