Working with a Jackson motorcycle wreck attorney can take the difficulty out of filing a personal injury claim. We’ll pursue full compensation for all of the injuries you’ve suffered.
Unlike other vehicle collisions, motorcycle wrecks almost always result in serious injuries. How often do you hear of a fender-bender involving a motorcycle? That’s because what would be a “small” crash to other vehicles is often a catastrophic collision for a motorcyclist.
You ride your motorcycle carefully, and it’s not fair that a dangerous or reckless driver has injured you. Unfortunately, it happens, but that doesn’t mean you should have to pay for the accident and your injuries. You can seek damages from the at-fault driver; compensating you for all your suffering is the least the negligent party can do.
You can get help filing a personal injury claim by speaking with a Jackson motorcycle accident lawyer from our office. And you can have faith that we will work tirelessly to achieve a positive outcome for your case. Call Christensen Law today for help with your case.
How a Jackson Motorcycle Attorney Can Help You
Determining fault in an accident is crucial, and the only way to figure out who was to blame is to investigate the accident. Unfortunately, many bikers have been so seriously injured that they aren’t even interviewed or their version of events isn’t taken seriously. That means the other driver can blame you, and the police may not question it.
Insurance companies will also place blame at your feet because they want to pay out as little as possible. They know that the more fault you’re found to hold, the less your claim is likely to be worth. Your motorcycle accident lawyer in Jackson can help you even the odds by doing the following:
- Investigating your accident thoroughly
- Interviewing all witnesses, not just the other involved driver
- Obtaining video and photo evidence from traffic cameras
- Obtaining police reports
- Reconstructing the accident scene using expert testimony
- Obtaining all medical evidence needed to prove your injuries
Let Christensen Law Help With a Motorcycle Accident
When dealing with catastrophic injuries from a motorcycle crash, you want a law firm that has what it takes to represent you and get you the money you need. Christensen Law is that firm. We’ve helped riders fight for justice since 1991, and we’ve helped victims get millions of dollars for their injuries and losses.
Our team is dedicated to championing the voice of accident victims like you. Your story is important, and it should be told. We make sure to listen to all of clients’ stories to help create a legal strategy and plan that protects their rights to compensation. Insurers will fight back and try to undervalue your claim, but we are determined to win the full amount you need to recover from your losses.
Some law firms may try to settle for less than what you deserve just to inflate their successes and wrap up the case quickly, but that goes against everything we stand for. We spare no expenses when taking on your case to make sure you get the justice you need. Our personal injury lawyers are prepared to see your case all the way to the courtroom to get you what you need.
Personal Injury Compensation for Motorcyclists Injured in Jackson
Motorcycle crash injuries are usually serious, and you will need to recover enough compensation to pay all of your accident-related expenses. Here are a few of the damages your attorney can add to your Jackson motorcycle accident claim:
- Pain and suffering: This compensates you for the physical pain and emotional difficulties you are dealing with.
- Loss of income and wages: If your injuries put you our of work temporarily or permanently, we will make sure to get you fair compensation for these losses.
- Disability: If you have disabling injuries, we can fight for compensation that helps with accommodations, medical equipment, and home modifications, as well as other associated expenses.
- Disfigurement: Injuries can leave permanent scarring and disfigurement, and this can impact your mental and emotional health. You deserve compensation for all losses, not just the monetary ones.
- Medical expenses: Our lawyers will help you pursue current and future medical expenses associated with your motorcycle accident and subsequent injuries.
- Emotional trauma: There are many forms of mental and anguish, and you deserve some acknowledgement of your losses, no matter how intangible.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: Your accident may make it hard for you to enjoy your life the same way, and we will seek compensation for this loss.
Every case is different and could include losses not discussed here. We will make sure to seek the full range of economic and non-economic damages, and even punitive damages if they apply to your motorcycle accident case.
You Can Seek Compensation for a Fatal Accident
Motorcycle riders are incredibly vulnerable in a crash, and sometimes accidents turn fatal. We can help you hold negligent drivers responsible for the loss of your loved one with a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. Like a non-fatal accident case, we can seek both non-economic damages and economic damages on behalf of your loved one and your family.
Some of the losses you can seek include any medical bills your loved one had before their passing, loss of consortium, funeral expenses, and other damages. We know that you have a lot to deal with right now, and we would be honored to lead your case for fair compensation.
All Motor Vehicle Accidents Are Subject to a Statute of Limitations
After a motorcycle accident, it’s easy to lose track of time when you’re focused on recovery and trying to make sense of your life. However, in order to seek damages through legal action, you have to file your lawsuit within the Michigan state statute of civil cases. Per Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5805, you only have three years to file your lawsuit.
Three years may sound like a lot, but the time frame starts the day of the accident and can pass very quickly. This three-year window also applies to wrongful death actions and begins on the day of your loved one’s passing. We urge you to call us as soon as you can following the incident. The sooner we can start on your case, the better.
The Comparative Negligence Law and Motorcycle Accidents
Sometimes, riders don’t bother seeking help if they think they will be blamed for the accident. However, it is possible to still seek compensation through a claim or personal injury lawsuit if you contributed to your Jackson motorcycle accident.
Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.2959 establishes a comparative fault doctrine that reduces the economic damages victims can claim depending on their percentage of fault. However, if you are more than 50 percent liable, your economic losses are further reduced and you may not be able to claim non-economic damages.
The at-fault party’s insurer may try to blame you for the accident and claim that you are responsible for a greater portion of the blame than you actually are. Your right to compensation could be at risk, but our lawyers can handle these tactics and fight for fair and accurate financial compensation.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Jackson, Michigan
Many accidents are often the result of someone’s negligence and careless behaviors. In a motorcycle collision, it’s usually the other drivers on the road who contribute to the accident. You may be a defensive rider who follows every law and wears the proper safety equipment, but you can still be seriously hurt by careless motorists or other parties.
We can help with cases involving:
- Drunk drivers or drug-impaired drivers
- Distracted driving
- Speeding, unsafe lane changes, failure to yield, and other negligent or illegal actions
- Poor weather conditions, if the other driver did not drive safely and account for the hazards presented by the weather
- Hazardous road conditions or objects
- Defective vehicle parts
When a party’s negligence causes you harm, don’t hesitate to seek our help.
Proving Negligence in a Motorcycle Accident
When we work on your case, we must be able to prove the other party’s negligence. This means our lawyers must demonstrate that the other party owed you a duty of care. For example, other drivers have a duty of care to their fellow motorists and others using the roads. Some behaviors, like drunk driving or speeding, violate this duty of care.
Once we establish this duty, we must be able to show that the other party failed to uphold this duty, and that you now have injuries directly related to these actions. This can be tricky to prove, but our team knows what it takes to prove this negligence.
Get in Touch with a Jackson Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Your motorcycle crash injuries are likely very serious, and you may require extensive medical treatment to return to good health. Medical treatment is expensive, and you shouldn’t be required to pay for it or any other damages you’ve suffered if you didn’t cause your injuries.
A Jackson motorcycle accident lawyer from Christensen Law will work to see that all of your costs are covered—even lost earning potential and other damages that will affect your life well into the future. Schedule a free initial consultation by calling us or completing the online contact form at the bottom of the page.
