Airdrie Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Among all the other vehicles, the motorcycles come with less body protection and high travel speed. That said, the statistics just show how severe these crashes are.

Let’s check out why this accident takes place so often:

• Reckless driving
• Making left-hand turn
• Hazardous roads
• Speeding
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Lane changes
• Distraction while driving
• Faulty vehicles
• Sudden stops
• Adverse weather conditions

Most of the motorcycle accident injuries are serious and life-threatening. Below is a list of the most common injuries that victims sustain during a motorcycle crash:

• Broken bones 
• Muscle tear 
• Loss of limbs 
• Lacerations
• Severe burns
• Bruises or cuts 
• Traumatic brain injury 
• Concussions 
• Back and spinal cord injuries 
• Paralysis 
• Damage to internal organs
• Road rash

Due to the lack of proper protection for the rider, a motorcycle crash can ultimately result in a severe collision or wrongful death of the victim. All of the above-mentioned injuries are pretty expensive, needing long-term treatment. It might be a burden to anyone who is suffering.

Therefore, the smartest call is to hire an experienced lawyer for a motorcycle accident injury right after getting involved in one. From negotiating with the insurance company and the fault party–they will do everything to ensure you get your rightful compensation.

In Canada, you can recover the following compensation if involved in a motorcycle accident: 

• Medical expenses 
• Pain and suffering 
• Any kind of medical or life assistance devices required due to the accident 
• Any extra services you require, for instance, housekeeping
• Lost wages for the time you cannot work till recovery
• Lost future earnings if you can’t work anymore following the crash

Some of the claims are negotiable, while some are not. Such as the medical bills, they are non-negotiable. All of the billings will be made by the hospital, based on the doctor and the kind of treatment you will require for a complete recovery. Besides, many victims even require lifelong care due to their inability to work anymore.

On the other hand, pain and suffering are always negotiable. And there are no hard and fast rules to determine the exact amounts. It all depends on the extent of your injuries.

This is where an experienced lawyer can come in handy and help you determine the compensation you truly deserve.

If a rider is at fault for an accident, they will be entitled to a portion of the damages, equaling the percentage of the fault party for the crash.

Let’s see an example:

If a collision happens between a motorcycle and a truck, where the truck driver is found 75% guilty, with the settlement equaling $100,000, then the rider will get $75,000 compensation. 

On the other hand, if the rider is found totally or partially at fault for the collision, then all they need is an experienced lawyer to minimize the partial fault arguments while maximizing the compensation.

Having the documentation of the details of the crash is always a plus point. They work as a strong piece of evidence during the settlements.

Not all riders remain in their senses right after the crash. If things worsen, most of them lose their memory, let alone the accident scene. So, even if you cannot document the details, a lawyer can do it on your behalf.

Whether be it a written statement or pictures of the accident scene, if you have anything, it will undoubtedly strengthen your case. As a result, you will have less room for further disputes about fault, road conditions, and the avoidability of the accidents.

You must inform your insurance company within 24 hours to 48 hours right after the accident. However, if you are unconscious for almost a week and have a severe illness, they will grant it. On the other hand, you will have a period of 7 days to inform the other parties’ insurance company.

One crucial point to note, while talking with any insurance company, always have an experienced lawyer beside you and let them do the negotiation part.

Why? The insurance company will try their level best to do everything possible in their power to frame the entire crash as your fault, either partially or totally.

They may even deny or delay your accident claims if you dont have any lawyer, making things worsen for you. Therefore, the smartest is to send these adjusters directly to your lawyer for settlement negotiations. So, you can avoid having these troubles.

Having a motorcycle accident lawyer always has the upper hand and saves you from a lot of hassles.

Here’s what Airdrie motorcycle accident lawyer does to maximize your compensation: 

• Do the legal paperwork 
• Deal with both your and the other parties’ insurance companies. 
• Conduct a thorough investigation of your case
• Draft the demand letters
• Determine the compensation
• Gather all the important records and reports 
• Negotiate with the parties involved
• Prepare your case for the trial and litigate it in court if required
• Help you to understand the basics of the law, how things work, and the strength of your case
• Make sure to convey your story in a clear and precise format. So you don’t fall into the stigma against motorcycle riders.

In a word, we know the law, and how to give a tough fight to maximize your compensation.

Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers know how to build you the strongest case possible. So you get your rightful justice and compensation.

Call us at (403) 237-9777 or email at contact@airdrielawyer.com. Our team of experts is always available 24/7 to help you.