Common Questions After A Motorcycle Accident
On Behalf of The Andres Lopez Law Firm , PA | October 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you or a family member have been hurt in a motorcycle accident, or you know someone who has been, then you know that these can be among the most dangerous and severe crashes on our highways today. Motorcycle riders have very little protection when they are thrown onto the pavement at speed. It is very important for a person who has been hurt in a motorcycle accident to call an experienced motorcycle lawyer right away. An accident lawyer can help answer not just common questions but complicated and intricate ones, and will generally provide a free consultation for these kinds of cases.
There are some questions that many people ask, and our friends at
Blaszkow Legal, PLLC are going to try to answer them today!
Who Is Liable For A Motorcycle Accident
Like most legal answers, this depends. The question of fault comes down not only to the facts and circumstances of the actual collision but also the state that you are in. Every state practices different laws. Some states follow the standard of contributory negligence, and some states follow comparative negligence. These standards are very different, and the question of fault weighs heavily in these determinations. Generally, the case is going to be pursued against the person who caused the crash, such as the speeding or reckless driver, or negligent motorist. There are other times when a case can be filed for negligent design, such as a faulty helmet or things left on a roadway.
When You Should Call A Lawyer
IMMEDIATELY! As soon as you are able, you or a family member should contact an experienced
motorcycle accident lawyer right away. The longer you wait, the longer insurance companies have to find evidence against you. Insurance companies get to work as soon as they know a crash happens. You deserve to have someone fighting just as long and just as hard on your side.
Medical Treatment I Should Get
What medical treatment to get commonly asked of attorneys, but the truth is, we are lawyers, not doctors. Treatment is determined by your medical team. You would not go to your doctor for legal advice, and the same thing is true here. We can, however, tell you how treatment will bear on your case. For example, we can tell you whether or not treatment that you are receiving is related and causally linked to the crash. Most attorneys will tell you that you should get the medical treatment that you feel that you need. Your recovery in terms of your body and your health comes first.
Trying To Settle My Case With The Insurance Company Before Calling A Lawyer
Insurance companies are in the business of paying out as little money as possible, if any at all. Our job as your legal counsel is to get you as much money as possible. So the insurance companies and us are working with very separate goals in mind. Insurance companies are not legally required to tell you what the law is. So if you undervalue your case, they don’t have to correct you. If you try to talk to an insurance company without talking to a lawyer, the only people who are benefiting from that are the insurance companies!
A Motorcycle Lawyer Can Help.
There are a lot of things going on after a motorcycle accident, and the sad truth is that your injuries may be severe. Never give the insurance companies more time to attack you and to attack your case. Let someone fight for you so you can focus on your physical recovery. An experienced personal injury lawyer can do this.
