Motorcycle injuries can be debilitating and deadly. They can leave victims unemployed with thousands in medical bills and other losses.
If this happened to you, a Decatur personal injury lawyer from Kaine Law can evaluate your injury costs, wage losses, and pain and suffering. Our legal team can then pursue fair compensation at no upfront cost to you.
Call us today for a free case consultation and learn how our motorcycle accident attorney in Decatur, GA, can help you and your family recover.
You Deserve Damages for Medical Treatment and Other Losses
To recover compensation for your injuries, your Decatur motorcycle accident lawyer will establish the following:
- Duty of care: Did the other person have a responsibility to avoid causing you harm in the motorcycle crash?
- Breach of duty: Did the other person act in a way that ignored that responsibility?
- Causation: Did ignoring that responsibility cause your severe injuries?
- Damages: Did you suffer damages as a result of your injuries and the collision?
If all of the above are true, you could be entitled to compensation. This sequence is how we demonstrate negligence: how someone acted in a way that caused your injuries.
Recovering Damages for Financial Expenses
Once we establish this, we will pursue damages for medical expenses, like:
- Ambulance rides
- ER visits
- Hospital stays
- Imaging and other medical tests
- Surgeries
- Medications, such as anti-anxiety medication or antidepressants
- Psychological counseling
- Medical equipment
You may recover damages for any expenses related to your motorcycle accident, from the cost of stitches for cuts to the expense of skin grafts for a burn or road rash. Your right to seek financial compensation even extends to how the accident has impacted your employment, such as:
- Lost income for the time you are recovering from your injuries
- Benefits, such as retirement programs and bonuses
- Reduced earning potential if injuries prevent you from working
Our team can compile a comprehensive list of your damages and pursue an amount that reflects your losses.
Standing Up for Your Right to a Complete Recovery
Some motorcycle injuries require unique treatments for you to reach maximum medical improvement (MMI). Unfortunately, some insurance companies are reluctant to pay for certain types of care.
You deserve care that helps you recover. You can speak to a team member at Kaine Law about receiving compensation to cover emergency treatment, as well as:
- Chiropractic care
- Vocational therapy
- Massage therapy
- Physical therapy
- Acupuncture
- Occupational therapy
Insurance companies may claim they have the final say in your treatment, settlement, and reimbursement, but they do not. We can communicate and negotiate with insurance adjusters while protecting your right to treatment. One of our motorcycle accident lawyers can fight for the financial recovery you seek in Decatur.
Non-Economic Losses Warrant Compensation, Too
Motorcycle accident victims often suffer catastrophic injuries. A common injury in motorcycle accidents is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to Mayo Clinic, a TBI can cause anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other symptoms. Even without a TBI, being in an accident and adjusting to a new reality can be traumatic.
Spinal cord injuries are also a common occurrence. They can leave a survivor paralyzed, unable to work, hold their children, or care for themselves. This can cause feelings of anxiety and depression, like with a TBI.
Since these injury symptoms result from your accident, you could be entitled to non-economic damages, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
Recovery is more than just mending bones and healing cuts. An accident can damage your mental and emotional health, which may qualify you for additional compensation.
For a free legal consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer serving Decatur, call 404-214-2001
You Deserve Support When Facing Liable Parties
Going through severe injuries and recovery is hard enough without having to deal with insurance representatives. Insurance companies generally try to avoid paying accident victims. A personal injury attorney from our firm will help you with challenges regarding:
- Your claim’s value
- Your right to treatment
- Your settlement amount
- Your potential degree of fault
- Your account of events
We can guide you through the legal process, whether the negligent party does not have enough (or any) insurance, if there are other liable parties, or if you should file a personal injury lawsuit.
What Our Firm Can Do for Your Motorcycle Accident Case
We offer help from the beginning of your case to the end, including:
- Assessing your accident’s cause
- Evidence-gathering and case valuation
- Identifying all liable parties
- Assigning a value to your case
- Translating legal jargon into layman’s English or Spanish
- Consulting experts
- Communicating with all parties involved in your case
- Reviewing and negotiating settlement offers
- Updating you on your case’s progress
- Filing of your lawsuit on your behalf
- A trial, if necessary
If it looks like we do a lot of the heavy lifting, it’s because we do. Plus, you will have access to your motorcycle accident attorney rather than being passed off to a case manager or assistant.
We Make Legal Representation Affordable
You may be worried about paying your current bills, leaving you unsure how you can afford a lawyer. To ease your concerns, we offer a free consultation; no hassle, just help. Additionally, we don’t accept payment until you receive your compensation. Your success is our success. Because of our fee structure, our firm:
- Asks for no compensation when we accept your case
- Takes no hourly fee
- Pays all case-related fees
- Pays the cost for any experts that we hire for your case
- Only receives attorney’s fee if we secure compensation for you
You shouldn’t have to worry at all about the cost of seeking justice. Our firm ensures that you don’t. On the other hand, those who handle insurance claims or personal injury lawsuits on their own may pay in several ways. Handling your case alone will:
- Require you to pay out-of-pocket for all case-related costs
- Require you to invest significant time in the insurance and legal processes
- Pull you away from other responsibilities, including but not limited to your recovery
As you can see, hiring Kaine Law can be a benefit to your health and well-being without any financial risk.
How We Demonstrate Types of Negligence
In addition to the standard support we provide clients, we tailor our approach to each case. Depending on the cause of the accident, we can utilize specific forms of evidence:
- Drunk driving: Blood alcohol tests, bar receipts, past citations for drunk driving
- Distracted driving: Phone records, social media posts, witness testimony
- Improper turns: Eyewitness accounts, accident reconstructions, expert testimony
- Speeding: Traffic camera footage, police reports, medical records
You may not even be sure what caused your crash, and that’s okay. Provide us with the information you do have, and we can fill in the blanks. Part of this may involve investigating other liable parties you never considered, such as:
- Trucking companies
- Rideshare drivers
- Negligent drivers, e.g., car or truck drivers
- Tire manufacturers
- Motorcycle manufacturers
- Maintenance shops and mechanics
- City, county, or state governments
According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), many fatalities in motorcycle accidents involve one vehicle. However, that doesn’t mean those crashes were the fault of the motorcyclist.
Defective tires, faulty brakes, installation errors, and poor road maintenance are all forms of negligence that can lead to single-vehicle accidents. We will investigate these possibilities.
We Fight Against Motorcyclist Bias
Injured motorcycle riders often face a very specific bias: because motorcycles can be dangerous, insurance companies often assume they are always at fault for an accident they are involved in.
Our team will protect you and your case from this bias.
Act Quickly or Risk Recovering Nothing
Most cases settle without going to court. Still, it’s important to note that you generally have two years to file a lawsuit, according to the statute of limitations imposed by O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. This provides us with a window for you to heal and to negotiate. We will go to trial to fight for your compensation only when it is necessary.
However, you must reach out to us as soon as possible. Two years can go by fast. If the deadline passes, the courts will bar your case, the insurance companies will not negotiate, and you could be left paying for expenses your settlement does not cover.
With early notice, we can protect your rights, secure evidence before it is lost, and interview witnesses before memories fade.
Kaine Law Does Not Compromise on Client Service
When you’re seeking compensation in Decatur, you deserve a law firm that will fight for you while providing empathy and attention. Kaine Law will do both of these things.
The Kaine Law team will:
- Use our legal experience in Decatur as we handle your case.
- Respond as quickly as possible to your calls and emails.
- Answer all the questions that you have about our firm.
- Address any concerns that you have about your case.
- Provide you with direct access to your personal injury lawyer.
- Show compassion in every interaction that we have with you and your loved ones.
Motorcycle accident cases are one of our primary practice areas. Because we’ve represented many other motorcycle riders, we may understand the circumstances you find yourself in.
Clients Explain the Kaine Law Experience
In testimonials, our former clients explain that Kaine Law practices what it promises:
- “I fired my old attorney and hired Attorney Evan Kaine because I got to speak with him directly, not just a case manager. Then he got me $50,000 when my old attorney said that my case was dead!” — D.L.
- “My first lawyer fired me and said that my case had a $0.00 value. I found Evan Kaine and he turned $0.00 into $50,000. Mr. Kaine helped me when I was down. He fought for me when no one else would. We need more lawyers like Evan Kaine.” — D.G.
- “Evan Kaine is a great attorney who kept me informed on all activity regarding my case. Always willing to go the extra mile to put me at ease. Very knowledgeable and thorough, always examining my case from every angle. I have recommended him to several friends and will continue to do so. Overall great legal service.” — B.S.
- “If you are looking for an attorney that will always return your calls and work hard for you, HIRE EVAN.” — G.C.
Attorney Evan Kaine doesn’t serve clients on his own. We offer a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, with each member committed to winning for clients. With us on your side, you won’t have to worry a bit about your case in Decatur.
You Deserve the Help of One of Kaine Law’s Motorcycle Attorneys
While car accidents can be devastating, motorcyclists are more likely to suffer injury in a crash. If that happens, our motorcycle accident lawyers in Decatur are standing by to serve you.
Contact Kaine Law today to receive your free consultation and get started on your case.
Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now
Decatur Motorcycle Accident FAQs
What can I do if my loved one died in a motorcycle accident?
If your loved one dies in a motorcycle accident, the law allows you to seek justice. Our Decator wrongful death lawyers can explain who may file a wrongful death claim and the damages you can seek, such as;
- Final medical expenses
- Loss of income and domestic support
- Loss of consortium
Speak to a member of our team today about your options.
Can I recover damages if the other driver had no insurance?
Yes, you still have options if the other driver has no insurance. You may be able to file an uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claim with your own insurer or file a lawsuit against the driver.
What should I do immediately after a motorcycle accident?
After ensuring your safety, call 911 to report the accident and request medical attention. Do not make assumptions about your health; some injuries take hours or days to appear.
Try to gather evidence at the scene, such as photos, witness contacts, and insurance information. Do not admit fault, and contact a local motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Can I recover compensation if the other driver claims I was speeding or at fault?
Yes, Georgia follows a contributory negligence rule. This means you can still recover compensation if you were less than 50% at fault, but your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. Our Decatur accident attorney can investigate and challenge the unfair blame placed on you.
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