When you, or a loved one, are involved in a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney with specific experience in motorcycle lawsuits for a variety of reasons.
As you search for the best motorcycle accident law firm, ask a prospective motorcycle attorney the following questions to help you find the best and most experienced legal counsel for your personal injury case:
1. Do you have any experience riding motorcycles?
Almost everyone drives a car, but comparatively few people drive a motorcycle. Lawyers who travel make up an even smaller percentage of the population. But a motorcycle attorney who actually rides will have direct knowledge as well as the experience and perspective necessary to understand your case and provide you with the legal assistance you need.
For example, anyone who drives and has been involved in motorcycle accident cases knows that there is a prejudice against bicyclists, even when they are not at fault and there are witnesses to that fact. An experienced motorcycle attorney knows how to combat this discrimination and will not go off track.
2. Is your initial consultation free?
You don’t want the meter running while you find out if a motorcycle attorney can help you. Without this pressure, you will feel more comfortable relaying the facts of your accident, as well as taking the time to evaluate the attorney’s responses to your questions. The attorney can also explain your rights and help you understand your options.
3. What would your main goal be if you became my attorney?
The answer you want to hear is to reduce your medical bills as much as possible, so that you are not forced to file for bankruptcy or your account is sent to a collection agency for medical bills. At the same time, your attorney should work with the defendant’s insurance company to ensure that they receive fair compensation for their injuries.
4. What compensation should I expect?
Seek out an attorney who aggressively seeks compensation for you for past, present, and future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
5. Do you work contingently?
If your motorcycle attorney expects you to pay even if you don’t win your case, that’s a risk you don’t need to take and pressure you don’t need, especially when you’re also dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost wages, etc. Additionally, a contingency fee base provides an even greater incentive for your attorney to win, as you do not pay legal fees unless he or she obtains compensation for you. The fees are then paid as a percentage (of the prize) that the two of you have previously agreed upon.
For more information, contact the O’Sullivan Motorcycle Accident Law Firm, where Scott O’Sullivan has successfully handled hundreds of serious motorcycle injury cases. He is affiliated with a network of experienced attorneys across the country who represent clients across the country. So no matter where you live, you will be represented by an experienced motorcycle attorney. Call 303-388-5304 or toll free 866-956-2905.