Highland Motorcycle and Bicycle Accident

Highland motorcycle/bicycle accident lawyers assist motorcyclists and bicyclists injured on roadway accidents in a number of different ways. The reality is that an injured motorcyclist or bicyclist has a far better chance of obtaining much-needed compensation for injuries, losses, and damages when represented by a skilled personal injury attorney, according to the American Bar Association. Indeed, recovery consistently is higher when a lawyer aids and assists an accident victim in a personal injury case.

Overview of Compensation of a Motorcycle or Bicycle Accident Case

Highland motorcycle/bicycle accident lawyers are truly helpful to individuals in motorcycle or bicycle accidents because they understand the need to take a truly comprehensive approach to compensation. Although there are case-by-case differences when it comes to compensation for injured riders, of both types, there are common types of financial recovery needed for most individuals in these types of accidents.

Medical bills add up quickly following a motorcycle or bicycle accident. Highland motorcycle/bicycle accident lawyers understand the tactics to employ to ensure that current and future medical bills are covered in a settlement or court judgment.

Pain and suffering associated with these types of accidents oftentimes are quite significant. Addressing this need for compensation is something that is best accomplished with the assistance of qualified Highland motorcycle/bicycle accident lawyers.

On many occasions, an injured motorcyclist or bicyclist is not able to return to work immediately. In some cases, a person enduring the aftermath of this type of accident cannot return to his or her job for an extended period of time. Compensation for lost wages is vital and truly requires the assistance of skilled, tenacious Highland motorcycle/bicycle accident lawyers.

Proving Negligence in a Motorcycle Of Bicycle Accident Case

Highland motorcycle/bicycle accident lawyers are in the best position to appropriately prove the primary elements of a negligence case. This is one area in which a layperson understandable can fall short.

In order to prevail in a negligence case, a demonstration must be made that the person alleged to have caused an accident owed a duty of care to the injured person. There must be a demonstration that the duty of care was breached.

Once these two initial requirements are satisfied, a connection must be developed between the breach of the duty of care and the cause of the accident. In other words, from a legal standpoint, the breach of the duty of care must be the proximate cause of the accident and subsequent injuries. Finally, there must be a demonstration that the person making a claim for compensation because of an allegation of negligence suffered actual injuries, losses, or damages.

Addressing Comparative Negligence Issues in a Bike Accident Case

California is a comparative negligence state. What this means is that any negligence of the person seeking compensation that may have contributed to the accident will be considered in calculating a damage award.

For example, if a motorcyclist is deemed to be 20 percent at fault for causing an accident, any award of compensation in a lawsuit will be offset by that percentage. Therefore, if a gross award in a personal injury lawsuit is $100,000, that amount will be offset by 20 percent or $20,000. This will result in a final compensation payment to the claimant or plaintiff of $80,000.

Hiring Highland Motorcycle/Bicycle Accident Lawyers

As has been noted, the best way to protect an injured individual’s rights and interests in this type of case is by retaining the professional services of experienced Highland motorcycle/bicycle accident lawyers. The legal team at El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers has a significant background in representing motorcyclists and bicyclists injured in accidents caused by someone else’s negligence.

An attorney from the El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers will schedule an initial consultation with an injured biker at his or her convenience. A number of different issues will be discussed during the course of an initial consultation, including an overall evaluation of a case. There is no charge for an initial consultation.

Fees for a Motorcycle or Bicycle Injury Case

The El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers charges a contingency fee for a motorcycle or bicycle injury case. Through a contingency arrangement, there is no attorney fee charged unless and until the legal team at El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers obtains a settlement or judgment for an injured client.

Call us today for a free consultation to discuss your rights. (844) 445-5341