The hours, days, and weeks after a motorcycle crash are undoubtedly a difficult time, often bringing a painful recovery and overwhelming insurance discussions. Here are some things you can do in the aftermath to protect your health and your rights: Get prompt medical treatment. Be sure to tell your doctor that you were in a motorcycle…
You may still be able to file a claim even if you weren’t wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. While failing to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle is a violation of N.C.G.S. § 20‑140.4, the same law specifically says that this fact can’t be presented as evidence of negligence in any…
North Carolina has a statute of limitations on personal injury claims, including those involving motorcycle collisions. Under N.C.G.S. § 1-52, you generally have three years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit against any liable parties, with some exceptions. A different deadline applies to motorcycle accidents that result in fatalities, as N.C.G.S. § 1-53 requires that wrongful…
For better or for worse, there’s no such thing as an “average” settlement for a motorcycle accident claim. There are far too many variables at play for an average figure to be instructive. Factors that could affect the value of an injured motorcycle rider’s settlement include: The severity of your injuries The specific type of…
Most successful motorcycle accident claims don’t go all the way to a trial. In fact, we are able to settle most motorcycle accident claims without even having to file a lawsuit. The liability insurance company pays the victim an agreed-upon sum in exchange for waiving the right to sue. Agreeing to a settlement has several…
While it might be tempting to try to avoid attorney fees, you may be putting your case at risk. Here are just a few reasons not to try to handle your motorcycle accident claim yourself: You likely don’t have the resources or insight to investigate the crash effectively or have access to expert witnesses who…
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