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Fenster & Cohen, PA / June 6, 2018

Motorcycle Accident Victims Benefit from Speaking with an Attorney

Enjoying the special experience of riding down a Florida highway on a motorcycle will always come with risks. Nobody does this believing they will be in an accident. The reality is motorcycle accidents do occur. When this happens, a motorcycle rider could be facing significant medical bills and property damage. In some cases, a motorcycle accident can be a life-changing event. It’s important to know why contacting an attorney is essential when this happens.

Legal Process
Getting fair compensation from an insurance claim can be complicated. The goal of an insurance company will always be to pay a motorcycle accident victim as little as legally possible. They will know how to take advantage of the accident victim’s lack of knowledge concerning the claims process and more. An experienced attorney will know what is involved in an accident victim getting the compensation they deserve.

Negotiations
It takes time to learn how to effectively negotiate with an insurance company. An experienced attorney will know insurance law and everything involved with it. They will know how an insurance company will approach a claim. When an insurance company provides an initial settlement offer, an attorney will know how to review it and decide how to proceed. They can provide a counter-offer and negotiate a settlement that will benefit the victim of a motorcycle accident.

Value Of Claim
Most motorcycle accident victims don’t know the value of their insurance claim. They may not realize all the medical care their injuries may require in the future. It’s possible a motorcycle accident victim may not know everything they are entitled to receive from an insurance settlement. An attorney will carefully review the facts of a case. They will then know the amount of compensation a motorcycle accident victim is entitled to receive and the best way to obtain it.

Healing Time
Right after their accident is when a motorcycle accident victim is most vulnerable. They may be dealing with medical issues as well as a loss of income, inability to work and more. An insurance company may try to take advantage of this situation. It’s possible for them to provide a low settlement offer and pressure a motorcycle accident victim to sign it. An experienced attorney knows this is a time when a person needs to heal and process what has happened to them. An attorney knows hot to take the pressure away from a motorcycle accident victim so they can focus their attention on healing.

Important Advice
When a motorcycle accident victim contacts an attorney, they will get important advice that could make a significant difference in their life. An attorney will recommend an accident victim not sign anything from the insurance company. This could significantly harm an accident victim’s chances of getting the best possible settlement. It will be recommended an accident victim never let an insurance company record them. Adjusters are experts at using the words of an accident victim to benefit the insurance company. An attorney can provide important advice about collecting and preserving evidence that could help an accident victim’s case and more.

Once Hired
An attorney will know the importance of time when it comes to building a case for a motorcycle accident victim. Once they are hired, an attorney may send investigators to an accident scene to record and assess it. They will work hard to determine the cause of the accident as well as gather evidence and properly document it. An attorney can be the voice of reason to a pushy insurance company. They will also know how to deal with all the complex paperwork associated with an insurance claim and more.

Trial
An experienced attorney will want to avoid going to trial. It is expensive and time-consuming and does not provide an assured result. There are also times when it is necessary. If this situation happens, an attorney will be able to represent their client in a court of law. They will know how to call accident witnesses, experts and more to provide testimony. An attorney will also be able to provide evidence to prove a motorcycle accident victim’s case in court.

After a motorcycle crash, a Florida accident victim may not realize everything that will be happening to them. It is common for someone to lose a fair amount of compensation because they don’t know or understand the claims process. An attorney will know how to help a motorcycle accident victim. Their goal will be to recover the maximum damages for their client. They will know how to handle the behavior of an insurance company. When someone has been in a motorcycle accident, it’s important they discuss it with an attorney. An accident victim has nothing to lose and could gain the best possible settlement for their situation.

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