Motorcycles may be a common sight on the roads, but not all drivers are as alert to the safety of motorcyclists as they should be. Because you are relatively unprotected, motorcycle accidents often lead to very serious injuries.
If someone else is to blame for a crash, you should consider consulting a Garland personal injury lawyer. With extensive experience in road accidents of every kind and inside knowledge of the insurance industry, the Texas Law Dog will fight for your rights. Choose our Garland motorcycle accident lawyer to represent you.
What Makes The Texas Law Dog a Garland Motorcycle Accident Attorney Worth Choosing?
As a one-time farm boy and a man who worked his way through college, our lead attorney, Matthew E. Aulsbrook – the Texas Law Dog himself- is down-to-earth and in touch with the needs of people from all walks of life. Our firm is here to serve, and service is just what you will get.
After starting his career in the insurance industry, Matthew decided to use his insider knowledge to help accident victims. He knows how to negotiate with insurers, and there is no industry secret he does not already know. We put you first, and if anyone tries to take advantage of you, we bite back.
We work on contingency. That means that you can afford a great lawyer because you will only pay if we secure a win for you. Of course, it also means that you can be sure we are highly motivated to succeed. You will get plain facts from us, and you will know exactly what to expect.
What Damages Can You Claim After a Motorcycle Accident?
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in or around Garland, you will need funds to help you while you recover. You may be eligible for several types of damages. Knowing what to claim, how much, and what evidence you need requires help from a motorcycle accident lawyer in Garland.
You may already be worried about medical costs and lost income. These financial (economic) damages are the first category we should consider. You can claim for amounts you already spent or lost as well as the future costs your injuries imply. Choose a lawyer who understands the unique aspects of motorcycle accidents.
The other category of damages you can claim may make the insurer’s hair stand on end. They are called noneconomic damages. Here, we can include things like pain and suffering, the emotional shock you went through, and the personal cost of not being able to do things you could do before.
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How Long Do You Have to Claim Damages After a Motorcycle Accident?
According to the Texas Civil Procedure and Remedies Code §16.003, you have two years from the date of your accident to claim damages. We would advise you not to wait. Approach us while events are still fresh in your mind. We can then file long before the statute of limitations for motorcycle accidents runs out.
Having time to investigate properly allows us to build a compelling case in your favor. Starting as soon as possible also means you will receive your compensation sooner, so you have less to worry about as you work towards recovery.
There is one exception to the two-year rule for personal injury claims. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident while you were still a minor (perhaps as a passenger), the countdown begins on your eighteenth birthday. In wrongful death lawsuits, the two-year deadline begins counting down from the day of the victim’s death.
How Long Personal Injury Cases Can Take
Sometimes, personal injury cases take a lot of time to resolve. When they do, it is usually because the accident itself is very complicated. Sometimes, it is because insurance companies dispute claims. If they are unreasonable, there may be a court process.
In general, however, we find that presenting a strong, clear-cut case with all the right evidence to support it results in early settlement. It takes a little time to collect all the information and there may be some discussion. All the same, most cases are settled out of court.
If you were to try to do all this yourself, it would be very likely that missed information leads to the rejection of your claim. That means more time spent trying to gather all the information you need. Overall, the process can take even longer, and you end up settling for less than you should get.
What is Proportionate Responsibility?
In the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33, we can see that liability can be shared. This could mean that more than one motorist was responsible for your accident or you made a mistake that contributed to the accident. Here are some examples.
If two drivers were negligent and that led to your accident, they must share liability. Your total claim is paid by each driver based on their share in causing the accident. If you were 30 percent to blame for the accident, you will only receive 70 percent of the damages you claimed.
Sometimes, insurance companies use this in bad faith. They try to reduce your claim by saying you were partly to blame. As a victim, you might start believing they may be right. You then accept a smaller settlement. It is just one more reason why you need a Texas Law Dog to support you.
Injured Because Someone Was Negligent? The Texas Law Dog Bites Back
If a careless driver has hurt you, and you need help from a motorcycle accident attorney in Garland, the Texas Law Dog will fight for you. We will protect your right to a fair settlement fearlessly. We not only fight hard; we fight smart.
You will have more than a lawyer to back you up. You will have a team of people who care about you. Together, we will work to achieve the best outcome possible, and our clients often achieve far better results than they expected. Put us to work on your case today – it all begins by simply reaching out.
