Motorcycles are fast and fun for people to ride. However, people riding motorcycles have very little protection when they are involved in motor vehicle accidents. Helmets and proper clothing can help protect the riders some, but there is still a much greater risk of serious injury or death should a rider be thrown from their motorcycle and out into the road. Head injures and fatalities can often occur when motorcycle riders are thrown into other vehicles or are struck by other cars.

Insurance adjusters and their attorneys begin their investigation immediately after the accident. They will obtain the police report, take recorded statements of all drivers and witnesses, and take photographs of the accident scene, the damaged vehicles, and injures if they can. The skid marks and other evidence at the scene of the collision is often lost if not noted by the investigating police officer. In motorcycle accidents the skip marks, position of the vehicles, damage to the vehicles, and many other factors can be critical to proving your case. You should hire an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to insure that a proper investigation of the accident can be done by someone who has your interests in mind.

It is usually not in your best interest to agree to quick settlements before your injuries have been fully treated and documented with the needed diagnostic tests. Sometimes injures that appear to be less serious can actually become permanent problems that require significant and costly medical treatment such as injections and surgeries. You do not need to be rushed into a settlement which may sign away your rights and settle your claims for less than it is worth.

If you have been injured while riding a motorcycle due to the negligent driving of another, then you have a personal injury claim. In Georgia there is usually a two year period of time to file a lawsuit or settle your personal injury claim. This is called the Statute Of Limitations. Personal injury claims provide for injured victims to recover for their past and future medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If the negligent driver was guilty of drunk driving (DUI) or hit and run, then punitive damages may also be pursued. Punitive damages provide for money damages to punish someone for their negligent or intentional actions which show a reckless disregard for human life. Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer or wrongful death lawyer can make all the difference as you try to put your life back together. No one would choose to be seriously hurt or lose a loved one in an accident, but if this has happened, then you need to call us for a free consultation. Severe and debilitating injures can leave injured victims with a mountain of medical bills and with permanent restrictions that will negatively affect their ability to enjoy life and earn the living they use to make. The spouse of the injured person is entitled to a Loss Of Consortium claim. This claim allows for a monetary recover for the loss of the services of his or her spouse. The insurance company for the automobile or truck will start an investigation of the motorcycle accident immediately. The insurance company will try to limit the recovery of the injured motorcycle rider to the lowest possible amount. Accordingly, these companies have established very specific and elaborate procedures on handling motorcycle accident claims, especially in the early stages of the claim.

There are many good reasons to hire the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. One is to make sure that all insurance polices which cover your claim are identified and that the policy limits are revealed. Georgia law only requires drivers to carry liability coverage of $25,000 / $50,000. For this reason it is often critical to identify all liability and uninsured motorist policies which may cover the claim. There is nothing sadder than telling an injured victim that there is not enough insurance coverage to fully compensate the injured victim for their personal injury claim. Another is that we will fight to make sure you receive the settlement or verdict that you deserve. Subrogation claims are another area that hiring an attorney can be helpful. Health insurance, worker's compensation insurance companies and even medical pay insurance companies will sometimes seek reimbursement for the medical bills paid under their policies. They seek reimbursement from your personal injury settlement which takes money away for you. Georgia law limits how much money these insurance companies are entitled to receive. Often our attorneys are able to negotiate a full waiver of these subrogation claims.

Call us today toll free at 866-847-6545 for a free consultation. You can also use our Free Settlement Evaluation Form on this website to find out what your case is worth and to get answers to your legal questions. We will let you know if you have a personal injury or wrongful death claim and will let you know what we think your case is worth. Hire the experienced attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm so that we can guide you through the process and make sure you recover all that you deserve.