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Should I Hire a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

You should consider hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer because, while you can handle your personal injury case yourself, an attorney will protect your rights and fight for fair compensation, allowing you to focus on healing.

A Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident lawyer has experience representing crash victims. If you or someone you love suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident, please read on to learn more about why hiring an attorney can benefit your case.

Why Should You Hire a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries that have life-altering consequences and leave victims with financial harm that threatens their future. Sadly, you might have lost a loved one in a crash.

It’s stressful enough to deal with the aftermath of a motorcycle accident without having to handle your personal injury case as well. That’s why a personal injury lawyer with experience handling motorcycle accident claims can lift the burden of your legal case off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on more important things such as healing from your injuries, grieving a lost loved one, and taking care of your family.

Personal injury cases can be complicated, and navigating the legal and insurance processes can be intimidating. However, your lawyer can:

  • Investigate the accident: They will investigate the accident to understand what caused you to crash and get hurt.
  • Gather evidence: They will collect evidence to reconstruct the accident and support your claim, including police reports, expert opinions, medical records, photographs, traffic camera footage, and witness statements.
  • Prove liability: They will gather evidence to identify the negligent party and hold them accountable for your injuries and financial losses. They’ll also determine if more than one party is responsible.
  • Protect your rights: They will prevent you from making statements to the insurance company that could harm your case or hastily accept an insufficient settlement offer.
  • Negotiate with the insurance provider: They will protect your interests and fight with the adjuster for every penny you deserve, allowing you to avoid interacting or communicating with them.
  • Guide you through the legal process: They will help you understand the complex legal and insurance processes and provide regular case updates so that you always know where your case stands.
  • Prepare your case for trial: While most cases settle out of court, your attorney will be ready if negotiations stall so you can have your day in court if it’s necessary to present your case to a jury to recover the compensation you deserve.

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How Soon Should You Obtain Legal Representation After a Motorcycle Accident?

We recommend consulting with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after a motorcycle accident. A personal injury case can take time to resolve, and your lawyer will need time to investigate the accident and collect evidence to build your case.

In addition, witnesses’ memories fade over time, and evidence can disappear. The sooner your lawyer can take your case, the better. You only have two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Florida, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11.

You could lose your right to file a lawsuit and recover compensation through the legal process if the statute of limitations expires in your case without taking legal action.

What Types of Damages Can a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Recover?

A lawyer can fight to recover compensation for your injuries and financial losses. These are known as damages, and there are three types of damages you can claim after a motorcycle accident.

Economic Damages

Economic damages have a calculable monetary value that your attorney can document with receipts and bills. These damages include:

  • Repair or replacement of your vehicle
  • Lost income and earning capacity
  • Medical expenses
  • Transportation
  • Child care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Home modifications
  • Household services

Noneconomic Damages

Noneconomic damages are intangible and subjective in value, thus making them more challenging to prove. These include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional trauma
  • Disfigurement
  • Disabilities
  • Mental anguish
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Loss of companionship

You can receive compensation for noneconomic damages in addition to the money you recover for your physical injuries. Moreover, Florida does not cap how much you can receive in economic and noneconomic damages.

Wrongful Death Damages

Did you lose a loved one in a motorcycle crash? You have our sincerest condolences. When you are ready to proceed, a wrongful death lawyer can seek justice for your loved one and pursue compensation to cover your losses through a wrongful death or survival claim. You could receive compensation for the following:

  • Medical bills left behind by the decedent
  • The family’s pain and suffering
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of your loved one’s financial and emotional support

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How Much Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Cost?

Most personal injury and wrongful death lawyers do not require upfront costs because they work on contingency. You only pay attorney fees if your lawyer wins your case and recovers compensation for you.

You should also review your attorney’s case results to learn more about how successful they have been in winning money for their clients.

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Learn More About Why Hiring a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Benefit Your Case

You can hold the negligent party accountable in civil court for your injuries and financial losses—even if they face criminal charges. Winning your case offers a sense of justice and closure so you can move forward with regaining control of your life.

A motorcycle accident lawyer can handle your legal case for you. Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers has experience fighting for motorcycle accident victims. Please don’t hesitate to contact our team today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

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