16 February, 2024
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes
Rich Barnes
President
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 82,686 people sustained injuries in motorcycle accidents in recent years. Victims of motorcycle accidents must cope with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and emotional anguish.
You may be entitled to compensation if you sustained an injury in a motorcycle accident due to someone else’s negligence. Although compensation for injured victims is protected by personal injury laws, understanding the average settlement amount can help protect your rights.
Consider speaking to a trusted motorcycle accident attorney at The Barnes Firm who can provide legal guidance as you seek compensation from the liable party.
The settlement amount for motorcycle accident injuries is determined individually, with a different result for each person. Even when two people suffer similar injuries, the settlement value can vary considerably based on a variety of factors.
Some of the factors that determine the value of a settlement amount include:
An unsafe lane change occurs when a car abruptly changes lanes and crashes into another vehicle. It can also happen when a car changing lanes causes dangerous conditions, leading to a crash.
Riders can help avoid unsafe lane change accidents by signaling before changing lanes, checking blind spots, or changing one lane at a time.
Alcohol intake slows down your response time, which increases the likelihood of accidents. If the front car brakes suddenly, your brain takes longer to process the hazard, making it difficult to prevent an accident.
Some riders habitually follow vehicles too closely, a traffic violation in New York state. When a driver tailgates, they cannot stop in time when the driver in front stops or makes a turn. An aggressive tailgater can distract or frighten the front motorist, increasing the chances of an accident.
Riders may struggle to navigate dangerous road conditions like potholes, sinkholes, or broken asphalt. For example, hitting a pothole can cause a driver to lose control and crash into an oncoming vehicle.
The statute of limitations is the window where an injured victim should file a lawsuit for compensation.
Someone who’s sustained an injury in a motorcycle accident has up to three years to file a lawsuit from the date of injury. If you file a personal injury lawsuit more than three years after the lawsuit, the court may dismiss the case because it violates the statutes of limitations.
If you sustained a traumatic brain injury, you may require hefty finances to cater to medication, surgical costs, and long-term care. You’re also likely to be out of work for an extended period, leading to loss of income.
Consider engaging a professional from The Barnes Firm, with over 500 years of combined experience representing injured motorcycle accident victims.
Contact us online or at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.
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