Action Legal Group Can Help You Fight For Your Rights
A motorcycle accident can lead to devastating consequences for your or your loved ones. From serious long-term or permanent injuries to excessive medical bills to lost wages, a motorcycle accident can be life-changing. Depending on the state where your motorcycle accident occurred, motorcyclists have unique legal protections while on the road, and it is important you understand your rights. The motorcycle injury lawyers at Action Legal Group will fight for your rights, and can determine your best course of action to recover damages, even if a third party negligence claim is required.
Please contact the motorcycle injury lawyers at Action Legal Group for a free, confidential and no-obligation consultation. We will review your case in detail and advise you of your legal options following a motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle accidents can be overwhelming and complicated, and the lawyers at Action Legal Group are dedicated to fighting for your rights and seeking the highest possible compensation for the injuries you sustained.
At Action Legal Group, we handle all cases on a contingency basis. We get paid only if you receive compensation in your case. Call Action Legal Group today.
Motorcycle Accident Checklist
Document everything at the scene of the accident
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Take photos and/or video of all vehicles involved, including the accident scene
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Write down the exact address/location of where the accident occurred, including details such as the direction you were driving, the direction of the vehicle(s) which caused the accident, and be sure to write down key details of the accident scene, such as number traffic signals, stop signs, etc.
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Collect the name and contact information of any eyewitnesses. These eyewitnesses may have seen details you are not aware of that could potentially strengthen your legal case.
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Collect information from the other drivers involved in the crash
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Name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, insurance company and member or policy number, license plate number, ownership details of the vehicle they were driving.
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Call the police
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Even if the auto accident is minor, a police report may be critical in establishing who is at fault, and could be a key piece of evidence in your legal claims.
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Contact your insurance company
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Be sure to write down the name, title, and contact information of anyone you spoke with at your insurance company, and include the date of all conversations.
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Seek medical attention or medical evaluation
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Often times injuries caused by an auto accident will need immediate medical attention. However, significant injuries may not present until hours or even days after an accident. We recommend seeking medical evaluation even if you feel you were not seriously injured.
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Document all of your injuries with photos or video.
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Obtain copies of all your medical reports, including copies of medical imaging reports such as MRI, CT scan, X-rays or bone scans.
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Keep track of all vehicle repair expenses, medical expenses and lost wages
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Be sure to keep all vehicle repair estimates and expenses, expenses for rental vehicles, and transportation expenses.
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Document all medical expenses. Medical expenses also include any prescribed medications, medical devices such as crutches or cervical (neck) support, doctor and physical therapy visits.
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If you missed work due to your injuries, be sure to keep a detail log of missed work days and lost wages.
Remember: Do not sign any document until you have talked with an attorney, and never tell anyone the accident was your fault.
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Reasons to Call an Attorney After Accident
Under the law, depending on the state where the accident occurred, you have certain legal rights if you are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, many accidents result in complex situations where a detailed accident scene investigation or expert testimony is required in order to secure full and fair compensation. Or, as an accident victim you may be in pain, bewildered and frightened, and not at all certain what to do first. There are many details that can be overlooked, and those details can be critical in your fight for justice and compensation. The accident attorneys at Action Legal Group have decades of experience in protecting your rights and successfully fighting for compensation for accident victims or their loved ones.
If you, or a loved one, have been injured in a motor vehicle accident – as a driver or as a passenger – it is important you call an attorney who specializes in all aspects of accidents as soon as possible after the accident to protect your legal rights. The auto accident lawyers at Action Legal Group have put together this list of reasons why hiring a lawyer immediately after an accident with help ensure your legal rights are protected.
Limited Time to Sue:
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In most states there is a limited time, known as statute of limitations, for filing a motorcycle accident claim. If you fail to act within that time frame, you will forever lose your rights to sue and never receive the justice and compensation you deserve.
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Certain Rules Must be Followed:
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Individual states have very different and strict requirements that must be followed within a set time period following a motorcycle accident in order to preserve your legal rights. For example, it may be required to file a police report within a very short window of time, and failure to adhere to a mandated time frame may extinguish some of your legal rights. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney will know the complex laws in your state, and will make sure you do not jeopardize your legal rights.
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Dealing with Insurance Companies:
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Most insurance companies will work with their customers, quickly offering compensation for both vehicle damages and medical expenses. Yet, insurance companies inherently strive to keep their costs down, often by means of significantly lower payouts to accident victims. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney has the experience to negotiate with big insurance companies and aggressively represent your best interest to secure fair and full compensation.
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Full Range of Potential Damages:
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An experienced car accident attorney will know the full range of potential claims for damages you may be entitled to. Beyond claims for repair or replacement of your vehicle and basic medical expenses, you may also be entitled to recovery for pain and suffering, present and future lost wages, or even damages for family members should be you be permanently disabled from the motorcycle accident.
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Negotiating Settlements:
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Most insurance companies and the party responsible for your car accident will likely prefer to settle your case outside of court. And, in many cases these settlement offers are far below what you are fairly due. Not only will an experienced car accident attorney aggressively negotiate any settlement offer, the attorney will also clearly advise you of all your legal options and explain the legal implications of accepting any settlement offer.
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The above are just a few of the reasons to hire an experienced car accident attorney after a motor vehicle accident. Insurance companies have large teams of attorneys working for them, leaving you at a serious disadvantage should you try to represent yourself. Most insurance companies will discourage you from hiring any attorney and put pressure on you to accept a lower settlement quickly.
Do not sign any document or agreement with an insurance company until you have talked with an experienced car accident attorney, and never tell anyone the accident was your fault.
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