The moment, hours, and days after 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 injuries, you are dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and calls from insurance companies that do not have your best interests at heart.
An attorney can help, but most people do not fully understand what motorcycle accident attorneys do. In truth, a motorcycle accident lawyer can be the difference (or no settlement) and receive full compensation for your damages. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, you will want to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
What is a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
A motorcycle accident lawyer is a type of personal injury lawyer. Personal injury lawyers help people who have been injured in an accident recover financially for their losses such as:
- Medical treatment
- Prescription drugs
- Wages are gone
- Loss of earning capacity
- Damage to vehicles and more
- Pain and suffering
Personal injury lawyers specialize in tort law. A tort is “an unlawful violation, express or implied, of a private legal right other than a mere breach of contract.” If someone causes an auto accident, they are negligent- in other words, they violated their legal duty to act in a way that does not harm others.
Motorcycle accidents fall within the scope of tort law. If personal injury lawyers specialize in helping victims win compensation after motorcycle accidents, they are also known as motorcycle accident lawyers. Their aim is to restore the accident victim to health through compensation.
What a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Does?
With the goal of getting, you the financial recovery you deserve, here are some specific ways a motorcycle accident attorney can help your case.
Explaining Your Rights
Most motorcycle accident victims have never been in this type of position before. It can be hard to know where to turn first, and you will have a lot of questions. Your attorney can provide guidance after your accident to make sure you understand your legal rights and other details of your case.
In Georgia, if someone breaches their legal duty and you are injured as a result, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages. This means that you have the legal right to file a personal injury claim with the right at-fault party’s insurance company or file a lawsuit against them for damages.
Providing Legal Guidance and Advice
A motorcycle accident case often involves confusing legal or insurance jargon that most people would not understand. Your motorcycle accident attorney can professionally guide you through the legal process and ensure that the insurance company does not take advantage of you. This is why an attorney will advise you not to accept a settlement offer, agree to make any statements, or sign anything without consulting the insurance company first.
Get a Free Consultation with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
A motorcycle accident lawyer can make all the difference in your recovery after your accident. At John Foy and Associates, working with us is risk-free because we do not charge a free until we win money from you. In addition, the consultation is always free.