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Some injuries, such as road rash, don’t seem serious at first. Other injuries take time to present themselves, and having a doctor’s opinion may help your case. It’s important that you visit a doctor immediately after an accident.
Take photographs of your injuries, the accident scene, and the other vehicles involved in the accident. It also is helpful to preserve any items related to the medical treatment you received, such as pill bottles, receipts, glass removed from cuts, or physical aides you used during your recovery process.
Take a few minutes to write or draw a detailed description of exactly how your accident happened. Make sure you include the lane you were traveling in and the path of the other vehicle(s) involved.
You can obtain a copy of the police report from your accident at your local police station. If no report was filed, you may be able to file a report at your local police station.
The North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers at Henson Fuerst believe that you deserve fair treatment under the law. We’ll make it our first priority to protect your rights. Contact us at (919) 781-1107 or fill out a free initial consultation form.
Insurance companies make money by paying as little as possible to motorcycle policyholders and accident victims. Therefore, they’ll have you jump through as many hoops as possible during the settlement process to make you more eager for a fast offer that is much less than you need to recover fully.
If that doesn’t work, they may deploy other tactics such as placing part or all of the responsibility for the collision on you to limit their liability. Victims may not collect enough money to cover their medical bills and lost earnings if this occurs. At Henson Fuerst, we know the lengths that insurance companies will go to keep you from getting the money you need. We stand up to insurance companies every day and do whatever it takes to get out clients the compensation they’re entitled to under the law.
Following a stressful or traumatic experience like a motorcycle accident, it helps to know that someone is on your side. Our legal team at Henson Fuerst provides our clients with more than simply legal advice and representation. We work closely with you throughout the process of pursuing compensation for your motorcycle accident injuries. You will receive personalized care and assistance you need from the moment you contact us. We’ll investigate how the accident happened, what injuries you sustained, and how these injuries have affected you and your family’s life. Our North Carolina motorcycle accident attorneys have the resources and knowledge to investigate the accident and take on the insurance companies to ensure that you are fairly compensated and can begin your road to recovery.
No two cases are the same. Until a motorcycle accident lawyer can review your case's facts, we can’t determine the total amount of compensation you may be entitled to. The unique circumstances of your case will dictate how much your motorcycle accident case is worth.
The time you have to file a claim is called the statute of limitations. You must either settle or file a lawsuit for your motorcycle accident within the established statute of limitations time frame, or you may no longer make a legal claim for your injury.
For most personal injury negligence cases, such as a motorcycle wreck, the statute of limitations in North Carolina is generally three years from the date of the accident. For cases involving wrongful death, the statute of limitations in North Carolina is two years from the date of death.
However, there are many exceptions to these rules, and it is essential to talk with a reputable motorcycle accident lawyer about your case to determine whether you can still file a claim.
In most cases, when the at-fault party’s insurance company declares your motorcycle a total loss, they will offer you the market value of your bike at the time of the wreck. In exchange, they take possession of your motorcycle and will sell it for scrap salvage value.
If you can repair your motorcycle, you may have another option to consider. Instead of giving the insurance company possession of your motorcycle, you may consider keeping the totaled motorcycle. In this case, the insurance company will pay you the difference between the bike's market value at the time of the wreck and the scrap value they could have sold the motorcycle for.
Economic damages can be proven as specific financial losses, such as out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, and past and future medical bills.
Non-economic damages are damages that can’t be proven as specific financial losses, such as a permanent disability, physical pain, or mental suffering. These damages may include compensation for disfigurement, scars, or other injuries.
Once you reach a settlement, there is still work to be done to conclude your case. Any outstanding debts related to your motorcycle accident must be paid from your settlement amount. Depending on the nature of your health insurance coverage and your injuries, you may owe money to:
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Crashes | 3,712 | 3,743 | 3,917 |
| Total Injuries | 2,847 | 2,869 | 3,052 |
| Total Fatalities | 210 | 206 | 205 |
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, call Henson Fuerst right away at (919) 781-1107. When you call, you will speak with an experienced Henson Fuerst motorcycle accident lawyer at absolutely no upfront cost to you. We will investigate every detail of your accident and fight hard to ensure your rights are protected.
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