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Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating and enjoyable experience. Many motorcyclists are experienced riders who know the rules of the road and operate their bikes with care. However, another person’s negligence can still cause crashes that result in serious, debilitating injuries. A Wylie motorcycle accident lawyer could help injured motorcyclists. Pursuing an injury claim after an accident may seem like an overwhelming prospect. However, with the help of one of our experienced personal injury attorneys, you could have the support you need to navigate the legal process.
Motorcycle accidents can result in a variety of injuries, many of which are serious. Among the most common injuries are:
Even when motorcyclists wear protective gear, such as helmets and long sleeves, the injuries can be devastating. In the event of an accident, a helmet may help to protect the motorcyclist’s brain and skull from injury. However, the lack of a protective metal outer shell a car provides still means motorcyclists are at greater risk for catastrophic injuries.
Many motorcycle accident injuries require extensive and costly medical treatment. Severe head, neck, and back injuries can be permanently debilitating or can even be fatal. An injured individual could face a lifetime of ongoing medical treatment for physical or cognitive impairments. A Wylie motorcycle accident lawyer could help an accident victim assemble medical records in support of their personal injury claim.
Impairments caused by these injuries can interfere with a person’s ability to enjoy life following a motorcycle collision. A person who is injured in a motorcycle accident may be able to get compensation for damages such as:
Documentation is necessary to support claims of losses stemming from a motorcycle accident. If an injured individual requires future treatment, expert opinions may be necessary to demonstrate the kind of treatment that is required and the estimated cost of that treatment.
Lost wages may also be recoverable, based on the income that the injured individual lost due to their inability to work after the accident. This compensation may also continue for as long as the person is unable to work. This means that a motorcyclist may be able to collect compensation far into the future if they are permanently unable to work. Non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering, may also be claimed.
The other motorist may argue that the motorcyclist shared fault in the accident. Even if this happens, the injured motorcyclist may still be able to collect compensation under a concept known as modified comparative negligence.
However, this argument could work to reduce the damages that the injured individual could recover from the defendant. Further, if the motorcyclist contributed to 51 percent of the accident, they may not be able to recover any damages in Texas.
A Wylie motorcycle accident attorney could evaluate your claim and make steady progress toward resolution, while you focus on getting better. Contact a qualified lawyer to discuss the facts of your case and the compensation to which you may be entitled. Call us today to learn more.
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