When you, or a loved one, is involved in a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney who has specific experience with motorcycle lawsuits for a variety of reasons.
As you search for the best motorcycle accident law firm, ask a potential 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 ride a motorcycle. Traveling lawyers make up an even smaller percentage of the population. But a motorcycle lawyer who actually rides will have first-hand knowledge, as well as the experience and perspective necessary to understand your case and provide the legal assistance he needs.
For example, anyone who rides a bicycle and has been involved in motorcycle accident cases knows that there is a bias against bicyclists, even when they are not at fault and there are witnesses. An experienced motorcycle attorney knows how to combat this discrimination and will not be sidetracked by it.
2. Is the initial consultation free?
You don’t want the meter to work while you find out if a motorcycle lawyer can help you. Without this pressure, you will feel more comfortable telling 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 be your primary goal if you become my attorney?
The answer you want to hear is for your medical bills to be reduced as much as possible, so you’re not forced to file for bankruptcy or your account sent to a collection agency for medical bills. Simultaneously, his attorney must work with the defendant’s insurance company to ensure that he receives fair compensation for his injuries.
4. How much compensation should I expect?
Find an attorney who will aggressively seek compensation for you for past, present, and future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
5. Do you work on a contingent basis?
If your motorcycle lawyer expects you to pay even if he or she doesn’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. Also, A contingency fee basis provides even more of an incentive for your attorney to win, since you pay no legal fees unless he or she is successful in obtaining compensation for you. The fees are then paid as a percentage (of the prize) that the two of you 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 nationwide network of experienced attorneys who represent clients across the country. So no matter where he lives, he will be represented by an experienced motorcycle attorney. Call 303-388-5304 or toll-free 866-956-2905.