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by Matthew C. Andrew - September 16th, 2024
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle crash and have suffered injuries as a result, you may be facing missed time at work, expensive medical bills, and a painful recovery process. This may lead you to wonder what you can do in this scenario to protect your financial future.
If someone else was responsible for causing your motorcycle crash, you can seek compensation from their insurance company. In some cases, you might seek compensation by filing a lawsuit against the negligent driver in civil court.
Lawsuits are complicated and might not be necessary for financial recovery. Always begin by consulting a Caldwell motorcycle accident attorney from Andrew Injury Law.
Anyone deemed “at fault” can be sued following a motorcycle accident. As such, any individual who causes a motorcycle accident could be held liable for the following:
If one of the responsible parties for the accident is a motorist, the lawyer representing you can determine if filing a lawsuit is the best course of action.
The majority of motorcycle crash cases are typically resolved through auto insurance claims. You may file a claim for personal injury with the responsible party’s insurance provider if you were not at fault for your motorcycle accident. Your motorcycle accident lawyer can negotiate with the insurer to seek a fair settlement covering your losses. If they obtain an appropriate settlement offer, you can sign a settlement agreement, receive a check, and resolve the matter without a lawsuit.
Not every motorcycle accident case can be resolved directly with the insurance company. Insurers want to protect their bottom lines, so they often minimize settlement offers to the detriment of injured claimants. They also often have motorcyclist bias, blaming motorcyclists for their own accidents and injuries to reduce or avoid liability. In such situations, your attorney might need to take the matter to court by filing a lawsuit to seek the compensation you deserve.
Proving who is liable in a motorcycle accident lawsuit will require your lawyer to gather and present solid evidence to support your claim. Evidence you will need can include witness statements, photographs of the motorcycle damage and accident scene, and police reports.
Your attorney can also gather additional evidence, such as cell phone records, expert opinions, and video footage. You must also document your injuries and their impact on your daily activities through medical bills, journals, and employment records. Moreover, you should record medications, treatments, and any other changes in medical conditions to strengthen your claim.
Always consult an experienced attorney to ensure you have the appropriate evidence to prove your case.
Now that you know your rights to potentially sue someone after a motorcycle accident in Caldwell, Idaho, you should speak with our motorcycle accident attorneys at Andrew Injury Law. We are here to help you secure your deserved compensation.
Call us here and let our Caldwell legal team arrange a free consultation to start your motorcycle accident case in Idaho.
Matt Andrew has been an attorney and member of the Idaho Bar since 2007 and has a varied and fascinating legal career. Since 2013, Matt has focused on representing seriously injured people in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Matt has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict before the Idaho District Courts and the Idaho Industrial Commission.
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A contingency fee is a type of payment arrangement that our Idaho personal injury firm uses. It is an agreement with our clients where our attorney’s fee is contingent upon the successful outcome of the case. In other words, we only receive payment if we win the case or secure a favorable settlement for you. That payment comes from your final settlement or award, so you never need funds from your own pocket to pay us.
Under a contingency fee agreement, Andrew Injury Law also typically covers all the upfront costs associated with your case, such as court fees, document preparation, expert witnesses, and investigation expenses. These costs are then recouped from the final settlement or judgment if the case is successful.
We use contingency fees to provide access to justice for those without the financial means to afford legal representation. It allows everyone to pursue a personal injury claim with the right legal help – and without worrying about the added cost.
Read more about contingency fees here.
Personal injury damages refer to the compensation you might be entitled to if you suffered harm due to the wrongful conduct of someone else. The law provides relief for such injuries in the form of monetary damages.
Damages can fall into different categories:
Economic damages – These compensate for financial losses you can prove with bills or receipts. They often include medical bills, lost income from missing work, out-of-pocket injury-related costs, future expenses and lost earnings, and more.
Noneconomic damages – Some losses are not tied to bills or expenses, but you still deserve compensation for them. Some intangible and noneconomic damages include pain and suffering, mental trauma, and permanent disabilities or disfigurement.
Punitive damages – These do not apply in every case. However, if the party that caused your injuries acted so egregiously that the court decides to impose additional liability, the court may award punitive damages to you up to a certain amount. These are not tied to your specific losses, but instead the conduct of the defendant.
Read More: Is Idaho a No-Fault State?
States set deadlines for taking legal action called statutes of limitations. Once the deadline passes, you cannot file a successful claim. In Idaho, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury, and there are few exceptions to this time limit.
The purpose of a statute of limitations is to ensure that legal actions are initiated within a reasonable period after the injury occurs. It provides a degree of certainty and finality to potential legal disputes and helps ensure evidence is reliable and does not weaken over time.
However, the statute of limitations also means you need to act fast following a personal injury. There is much to do before filing a lawsuit, so always seek help from Andrew Injury Law as soon as you know you have injuries and suspect someone else was at fault.
Read more about the Idaho statute of limitations here.
Naturally, you want to know how much money you might expect for your injuries and losses. Settlements and awards can vary widely – ranging from a few thousand dollars to multi-millions. Unfortunately, there is no way to advise what your claim might be worth without fully evaluating your circumstances.
Some factors we consider when determining the value of your claim include:
The insurance company will undervalue your claim – but we never will. You can trust Andrew Injury Law to fight for the total compensation you need and deserve.
Read more about how a personal injury claim in Idaho is calculated here.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Attorney Matthew Andrew, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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