5 Distinctive Features of Motorcycle Injury Claims

Owning a motorcycle has numerous benefits, such as easier parking, fuel efficiency, and the right adrenaline for fun activities. On the flip side, motorcycles are prone to many accidents every year. 

Unlike other motor vehicle accidents, you may have trouble pursuing a motorcycle injury claim and need an experienced attorney's help. This piece explains various issues that make motorcycle accidents unique and how a lawyer can help. 

1. Bias and Prejudice Against Bikers 

Following up on compensation for motorcycle accidents can be a challenge because some people believe that bikers are negligent. Bias may occur in different stages after an accident, such as in police reports, medical reports, jury selection, and defense attorney statements.

With the help of an attorney, you can overcome the biases when you follow up on your claim. For instance, during jury selection, they will question potential jurors if they have any biases against motorcycles and help select jurors who make impartial decisions. Furthermore, they will object to and challenge any defense attorney's prejudicial statements at a court hearing.

2. Severity of Injuries

Motorcyclists suffer more severe injuries than other motor vehicle users because they lack the protective features of an enclosed car, such as seatbelts and airbags. 

The fatal nature of motorcycle accidents makes stakes in compensation claims higher than those in normal car accidents. An attorney will help you negotiate a higher compensation based on the severity and the long-term effects of an accident.

3. Liability

In most motor vehicle accidents, the other driver is usually to blame in an accident. The case is different with motorcycles accidents, as parties such as road designers, employers, bike manufacturers, and government agencies can all be liable. An attorney will help expound on the list of liable parties to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. 

They will also assist you with gathering evidence from the accident scene, collecting riding records, and challenging false statements in court. You may not be able to follow up on these issues on your own while you also deal with treatment. An attorney helps speed up the process. 

4. Helmet Issues

Ideally, you should wear a helmet as part of motorcycle safety procedures. After an accident, an insurance company may refuse to compensate you for medical injuries because you did not have a helmet. 

Failure to wear a helmet may contribute to the severity of injuries but should not completely throw off your case. An attorney will help you analyze and argue comparative fault to prove that other factors, such as the other driver's negligence, contributed to the accident. They will prove this by providing medical reports and police and witness statements of the accidents.

5. Attorney Fees

One of the biggest worries people have when they hire an attorney is whether they can afford legal fees. The severity of motor accident claims attracts a lot of money in compensation claims, which means you will have to pay a high amount in legal fees. That scares many people as they think they will not afford to pay the money if the claim is unsuccessful.

However, attorney fees should not be your primary concern. Like other motor vehicle claims, attorneys on motorcycle accidents often work on a contingency basis. That means you will only pay them after they complete the case and when the insurance pays the settlement. 

Hire an experienced attorney to help you recover any losses or damages from a motorcycle accident. One such service provider is Wegner & Associates. Contact us after a motorcycle accident to help understand your rights, collect and preserve evidence, negotiate for a better settlement, and represent you in court.