McDonough Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Were you enjoying a motorcycle ride on I-285 or in downtown McDonough, only to be involved in an unexpected crash? Your losses and pain could potentially be compensated — and this compensation may be more substantial than you realize. 

The law provides for many types of compensable damages for motorcycle accident victims. However, insurance companies make it hard for these victims to recover their losses. That is where Kaufman Injury Law comes in. 

We deal directly with insurance companies on your behalf because we know how to hold them accountable. Our lawyers aggressively pursue every liable party so as to leave no form of compensation behind. We know how much our clients need financial relief, and we settle for nothing but proper payouts.  

Get the information you need and the representation you deserve. For a free consultation with a McDonough motorcycle accident lawyer who cares, call Kaufman Injury Law today. 

Recovering Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident 

Compensation cannot make someone whole, nor can it erase your suffering. What it can do is allow victims and their families to rebuild their lives and have hope for the future. 

However, full compensation is rarely just given to victims. Instead, they have to fight to get properly paid for the damage done to them.

One major part of this fight is building a strong case for another party’s liability. In motorcycle accident cases, this typically requires proving another motorist to be negligent. The motorist who caused the crash might have:

• Used a smartphone while driving
• Driven over the speed limit
• Failed to stop or yield when required
• Made an improper lane change
• Tailgated the motorcycle rider
• Driven aggressively and recklessly
• Driven too fast for current conditions
• Driven under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Proving these or other examples of negligence requires more than an allegation. As a victim of an accident, you need hard evidence to demonstrate liability. 

Our motorcycle accident lawyers and investigators comb through every case we take to collect and preserve the strong evidence that will allow our clients to succeed. Without this clear evidence, your claim will be in jeopardy.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

If your motorcycle accident was caused by a motorist without insurance, you may have recourse through your own uninsured motorist policy. 

Because uninsured motorist coverage is not mandatory in Georgia, many victims unfortunately do not have this option. If you do, however, it can provide much-needed relief while you recover from your injuries. 

Compensation Beyond Insurance Claims

While insurance coverage is the first place we look for compensation, we may also discover other paths to financial recovery. Depending on how an accident happened and who was involved, we might explore the following legal avenues:

• Workers’ Comp: For accidents with a victim who was on the clock 
• The Liable Motorist: Direct legal action against the liable driver
• The Liable Motorist’s Employer: Possible when the liable motorist was on the clock
• The Government: Possible when a government agency’s or its employee’s negligence causes a crash
• Motorcycle Makers: For putting dangerous products on the market
• Landscapers and Homeowners: For allowing or causing yard debris to land and remain on the road
• Motorcycle Renters: For providing faulty rentals

With Kaufman Injury Law representing you, the party who caused you or your loved one harm can be held to answer for the destruction they have done. For a free consultation, reach out to our team of dedicated attorneys and legal professionals. We’re ready to review your case and discuss your options for justice.

Motorcycle Accident Damages

Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable to trauma and injurious forces because they have no protective shell. Helmets and protective gear can work wonders in preventing brain damage and death. However, at some speeds, this safety gear is rendered useless due to the extreme forces acting upon an accident victim.

Even the most responsible motorcycle riders can suffer serious injuries that change their lives forever. At Kaufman Injury Law, we have spent nearly five decades recovering hundreds of millions of dollars from liable parties. If you have experienced a crash, your losses matter, and we want to fight for full damages for you.

Often, victims who represent themselves are simply unaware of the types of damages they are entitled to. Insurance company adjusters are more than happy to cut them a substandard check. As soon as the victim accepts the check, the case is closed, and they lose their route to full compensation. 

Unrepresented victims might be unable to recover all of their tangible and intangible losses, including:

• Medical treatment and healthcare bills, including hospitalization and prescriptions
• Lost wages and lost future income
• Medical devices and equipment costs
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Permanent disability
• Decrease in enjoyment of life
• Property damage

When it comes to motorcycle fatalities in Georgia, the numbers are bleak. Riders on two wheels experience fatalities at a higher rate than those on four wheels. When a motorcycle rider dies on the road, the victim’s family members have standing to sue the liable party for wrongful death.

Seeking Compensation With Help From a McDonough Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Pursuing compensation without a lawyer could result in a much lower payout than you deserve. Too much is on the line, and many cases are too complicated, contentious, and time-consuming for a victim to handle alone. 

An overwhelmed victim can ask an attorney to step in and take over the necessary tasks related to their claim, including:

• Meeting deadlines and complying with Georgia legal requirements
• Connecting with expert witnesses
• Effectively managing paperwork and communications
• Conducting a thorough case investigation
• Negotiating with insurers for fair and favorable settlements
• Litigating the case at trial, if necessary

Victims without legal representation can easily find themselves in over their heads. The result might be a payout that doesn’t fully cover their losses, leaving them in serious financial distress.

File Before It’s Too Late

The day a motorcycle accident takes place, a clock starts ticking. After two years, the right to compensation is lost. That’s because the Georgia statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. You must take legal action before this deadline to preserve your claim.

The rules are a little different for minors. When a victim is under 18 years old, the statute of limitations for motorcycle accidents is two years after they turn 18. In other words, the statute of limitations is tolled until they reach the age of majority.

Our Contingency Fee Structure

We want everyone to have access to justice, even if their finances have been devastated by a severe injury. That’s why we only charge fees for our services if we win. If we are unable to collect compensation for you, you owe us nothing. 

Additionally, we will never charge you anything up front. The fees you owe for our services will be paid at the end of the case, when we’ll take a percentage of the award. This percentage may be higher for complex or lengthy cases.

Let Our Motorcycle Attorneys Fight for You

Have you been injured on U.S. 23 or while cruising around Big Springs Park? Your injuries and losses matter at Kaufman Injury Law. 

As a client, you can expect our motorcycle accident lawyers, paralegals, and investigators to do everything we can to recover proper compensation on your behalf. To get started, contact us for a free consultation.