About Motorcycle Accidents
If an accident involving a motorcycle occurs someone should call the police as soon as possible, and everyone involved should remain at the scene. The parties should exchange insurance, personal, and vehicle registration information.
A driver must take reasonable care to avoid injuring anyone on the road. If the driver injures you because he or she has not taken reasonable care, the driver is responsible to you for the injuries; in other words, the driver is liable for the injuries. Most drivers don’t set out to cause a crash and injure someone; they do it because of negligence, that is, they were careless or thoughtless and didn’t act like a reasonable person would.
If injuries from a motorcycle accident crash are minor, the insurance companies and lawyers can usually resolve any claims for medical or property damage without filing a lawsuit. The personal injury lawyers collect facts and information through a process called discovery. Lawyers may settle a motorcycle accident claim after discovery without a trial; the greater the damage or injury, the more likely it is to result in a lawsuit. Settling means that you agree to accept specified compensation in return for dropping the charges. Your lawyer can advise you on the pros and cons of settling, but it is up to you to decide if you want to accept the settlement.
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious bodily injury and significant property damage. If that is the case both drivers should seriously consider contacting an attorney as soon as possible. Even if it appears that no one is seriously hurt, it’s still a good idea to seek legal counsel because injuries from the crash may show up later. If you are injured and choose to try to recover monetary damages in a civil lawsuit your lawyer will make sure your claim is filed within the statute of limitations, which vary from state to state. Your lawyer will represent you in all legal matters regarding your claim.
To learn more about auto accident lawsuits, truck accident lawsuits, wrongful death lawsuits, and other legal matters, be sure to speak with our Phoenix personal injury lawyers serving Scottsdale for more information.