Motorcycle Accidents
Get legal help with a motorcycle accident
If you are one of the millions of Americans who have suffered an accident requiring medical care each year, you are certainly all too aware of the stresses—physical, emotional, and financial—associated with such unexpected incidents. This is particularly true if your accident has left you with serious bodily injuries, especially ones involving long-term or even permanent disability. Not only will you need to adjust your entire way of living and find ways to progress with your healing, but you may also have to address often significant and unexpected financial challenges arising from this situation.
Thankfully, a personal injury attorney like Ross Ziev and the legal team at Help in Colorado can help. It is always a stressful and demanding process when you have to deal with the economic aspect of injuries resulting from accidents caused due to the negligence of a third party, or those arising, for example, in a work-related context.
Can I handle my motorcycle injury claim by myself?
Even though it may be tempting to DIY your personal injury claim, it is often worth hiring an attorney even if it concerns a relatively minor incident. You may think at first that your injuries are not serious, nor are they expected to have long-term or permanent effects on your everyday life. Unfortunately, the full impact of many injuries is not immediately visible or fully diagnosed in the period directly following an accident, so this kind of assumption may prove questionable. Also, a personal injury attorney has extensive experience getting insurance companies to pay what the claim is worth.
Determine the severity of the case
When figuring out whether to employ a lawyer to take on your case, one of the first factors you will need to take into account is the severity and effects of your injuries on all aspects of your daily activities. While you could seek appropriate recovery in both cases, a broken toe may be excruciatingly painful and limiting, but it won’t have the same impact on your life as a fractured disc.
Determine the amount of injuries
Particularly if you have suffered extensive injuries with long-term or permanent effects following an accident, a seasoned personal injury attorney like the legal team at Help In Colorado will be able to estimate, probably with the assistance of trusted experts, how much your injuries are worth.
Estimate the amount of the claim
Irrespective of the nature and extent of your injuries, you should make an informed and accurate calculation of your related claim. This is something best left in the hands of someone with experience in such matters. Not only is this a complex exercise by nature, but also personal injury claims are almost always accompanied by overwhelming and stress-filled emotions.
Are motorcycle injury claims complex?
Some personal injury claims are simpler than others—although “simple” is not a word that usually characterizes such situations. For instance, your case might involve multiple parties, either as co-victims or as co-defendants. You may have been hurt in an accident that caused injury to multiple individuals because of the negligence of a single party or many parties. Or, perhaps, you were the only person hurt but more than one person is liable for causing your accident. In all such instances, things tend to get very complicated, especially when insurance companies step in.
Another possibility is that your case has scientifically complex and potentially controversial aspects, where the assistance of expert witnesses, for example, will be required in order to prove your claim.
Most crucially, things can get very complicated (and often messy) when it comes to calculating and proving your claim in states like Colorado that have a comparative fault system—meaning that the amount of recovery may be reduced if it is found that the victim somehow contributed to their accident. In such cases, defendants will almost certainly attempt to shift the blame to you, the victim.
What if insurance questions my claim?
When you file a personal injury claim, regardless of whether you prepared it yourself or with the assistance of an attorney, there is no guarantee that you will be offered the recovery requested. In fact, the opposite is more likely, meaning that you should always be prepared to enter negotiations. Thus, even if you did your best to calculate and file your claim on your own, seeking the assistance of a lawyer may become necessary when the time comes for the defendant(s) to question your claim, i.e. when insurance companies refuse to make a fair settlement offer or, even worse, refuse to make any settlement offer at all.
That is why it is always wise to have a personal injury lawyer represent your interest. The legal team here at Help in Colorado has conducted such challenging negotiations time and time again. In our experience, the higher and more complicated the claim, the more likely it is that the party you will be dealing against will have its own dedicated, expert legal crew to support their case. Facing them without an equally strong and experienced team fighting in your corner will place you at a disadvantage.
Why hire a personal injury attorney for
a motorcycle accident?
When deciding whether to hire a personal injury attorney, it’s important to consider that it might not be necessary in all cases. However, hiring an attorney can significantly enhance your chances of receiving the recovery you deserve while allowing you to focus on your recovery.
Enhanced chances for success
Skilled attorneys bring years of experience, increasing the likelihood of obtaining a fair settlement. They will investigate your case, accurately calculate your claim, gather necessary evidence, and work with experts and witnesses to build a strong case.
Exploration of all legal options
An attorney may identify additional legal options, such as suing an employer or third party in work-related accidents, which you might not have realized were available. This can broaden your potential for recovery beyond what you initially considered.
Handling tough negotiations
If you’re facing strong opposition from insurance companies or other parties, having an assertive attorney like Ross Ziev can be crucial for navigating tough negotiations and, if necessary, handling trial proceedings.
Pay nothing out of pocket - we're committed to help you focus on healing
Concerns about cost can be a barrier, but at Legal Help in Colorado, you pay nothing out of pocket. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win your case, sharing the risk and motivating us to work diligently for a favorable outcome.
Legal Help in Colorado is committed to providing innovative, driven, and exceptional representation. We understand the financial and personal concerns of injury victims and aim to handle all legal aspects while you focus on healing.
Knowledgeable. Compassionate. Dedicated.
We are your personal injury team.
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