Magal The moments, hours and days following a motorcycle accident are some of the most stressful times in a person's life. At a time when you should be able to focus on healing and recovering from your injury, you're dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and calls from insurance companies that don't have your best interests at heart. An attorney can help, but most people don't ully understand what motorcycle accident
attorneys do. In fact, a motorcycle accident attorney can be the difference between a low settlement (or no settlement) and receiving full compensation for your damages. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, we recommend that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. What is a motorcycle accident lawyer? A motorcycle accident attorney is a type of personal injury lawyer. Personal injury lawyers help those who have been injured in an accident seek financial recovery for damages such as: treatment Prescription drugs lost money Lose earning power Damage to vehicles e Pain and sufferingPersonal injury lawyers specialize in civil liability. According to Georgia Code § 51-1-1, a tort is a wrongful violation of a private legal right other than a "mere breach of contract, express or implied" or a "breach of a public duty" in which the victim is harmed. If someone causes an automobile accident, they are negligent, in other words, they have violated their legal duty not to harm others. Motorcycle accidents fall under the scope of civil law. If a personal injury attorney specializes in helping you get compensation after a motorcycle accident, they are also known as a motorcycle accident attorney. Their aim is to restore the accident victim through compensation. What does a motorcycle accident lawyer do? In pursuit of the financial recovery you deserve, here are some specific ways a motorcycle accident attorney can help with your case. Explain your rights Most motorcycle accident victims have never been in such a position before. Knowing who to contact first can be difficult and you will likely have many questions. Your attorney can guide you after your accident to make sure you understand your legal rights and other details of your case. In Georgia, if someone violates their legal duty and you injure yourself as a result, you have the right to seek damages (Georgia Code § 51-1-6). This means that you have the legal right to file a personal injury claim with the at-fault party's insurance company or file a lawsuit against them for damages. Provide legal assistance and advice A motorcycle accident often involves confusing legal or insurance terms that most people don't understand. You also have to deal with insurance companies, who may try to extract information from you to use against you or encourage you to take a lower settlement. Your motorcycle accident attorney can walk you through the legal process with a professional eye and make sure the insurance company doesn't take your benefits. This is why an attorney will advise you not to accept the first settlement offer, agree to make a statement, or sign off on anything from the insurance company without consulting them first. They will make sure that every step you take helps your case and doesn't hurt it. A motorcycle accident attorney will handle the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on treatment, healing, and being with your loved ones after the accident. Create your own motorcycle accident case Before submitting your motorcycle accident insurance claim to the responsible driver's insurance company, you must gather evidence that: Motorbike accidents have occurred and caused your injuries. The accident occurred due to the negligence of the at-fault party. You have been injured as a result of a motorcycle accident. A motorcycle accident attorney will know what information needs to be collected and compiled to build a solid insurance claim. They will work to collect photos from the scene, copy reports, take witness statements, medical records and more. The aim is to show how the accident happened, who was at fault
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