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by Matthew C. Andrew - March 31st, 2024
Motorcyclists run the risk of sustaining particularly severe injuries in collisions, even if they wear helmets and protective gear. If you suffered injuries in a crash, immediately discuss your legal options for compensation with a Boise motorcycle accident attorney from Andrew Injury Law. We protect motorcyclists’ right to stay safe on the road.
Motorcycle accidents in Meridian can be catastrophic, resulting in many different types of injuries, like abdominal injuries, spinal injuries, and burns.
Below are only a few examples of the most common injuries in a motorcycle accident in Idaho. If you’ve been the victim of a motorcycle accident in Meridian, ID, and have incurred injuries, our team can help you with the legal process while you focus on recovering.
When motorcycle riders are viciously thrown from their bikes and skid across the road, one of the most frequently seen injuries is road rash. This common motorcycle accident injury can be a serious burn, depending on how much skin is shaved off the body. If a road rash injury is severe, a motorcyclist could encounter numerous adverse health complications, such as nerve damage, disfigurement, and infections.
Whether a motorcyclist is wearing a helmet or not, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most common injuries in crashes. These injuries can include concussions, brain bleeds, or severe brain damage that leads to permanent disabilities or a long-term coma.
Even seemingly minor TBIs can have devastating and lasting consequences, and every TBI requires medical treatment. Motorcyclists who suffer a TBI are at an increased risk of developing semi-permanent and permanent physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
Unsurprisingly, facial injuries are more common in motorcycle crashes than in vehicle accidents, considering riders are far more exposed to the road.
Although wearing a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet can help, they are not infallible, and many motorists often suffer facial injuries, which can be permanently disfiguring. A few of the commonly seen facial injuries in motorcycle accidents include the following:
Facial injuries can be extremely painful and often require significant medical treatment and therapy, including reconstructive surgery in many cases. The emotional challenges a person faces can also be significant. This can affect a person’s quality of life and make it difficult for them to live as they used to before the bike accident.
Motorcycle accident injuries can be life-changing. That’s why it’s important to seek legal counsel if you’ve been involved in a crash to seek financial support from a driver who caused your accident.
At Andrew Injury Law, our Boise, Idaho, motorcycle accident attorneys are eager to help you seek fair compensation and justice for injuries and damages you incurred in a motorcycle accident. We will work with you to ensure your case is handled properly and diligently. So contact us today and let our team determine how to help you.
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.
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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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