Gainesville Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Motorcycle riding is a different beast than riding in a car. With no shell encapsulating them, riders can experience an exhilaration absent inside autos, whether they’re riding around Georgia’s Dragon or simply running errands in town. 

This lack of a shell, however, makes riders extremely vulnerable to collisions and crashes. Many who experience wrecks face devastating injuries, and motorcyclist deaths in Georgia have been increasing. 

When someone else is to blame for an accident, Kaufman Injury Law injury attorneys are ready to fight. For decades, Kaufman Injury Law has represented motorcycle accident victims. We understand riders’ pain and struggles, and we know how to get them fair compensation. 

If you have been injured while riding the scenic Georgia Triangle or while running to the store for supplies, our motorcycle accident team is ready to meet with you. Call for a free consultation today. 

Determining Liability After a Motorcycle Accident

After a motorcycle accident, compensation is on many victims’ minds. Their injuries may be quite serious, and they usually face significant motorcycle damage. 

The rules of liability apply to motorcycle accident cases. To win a claim against the at-fault driver, the victim must prove negligence or recklessness on the part of the party who injured them. 

The following are common acts of traffic negligence and recklessness. Victims of motorcycle accidents must prove a driver committed one of these or similar violations, resulting in compensable damages:

• Texting while driving
• Drowsy driving
• Failing to yield
• Failing to obey traffic signals
• Failing to use blinkers
• Changing lanes improperly
• Driving an unsafe vehicle
• Driving while intoxicated

A claim against the driver’s insurance policy is not always the only source of compensation available in motorcycle accidents. Depending on the reason for the crash, the following sources may also be available:

• Workers’ comp (for motorcyclists who were injured on the clock)
• The employer of an on-the-clock driver who caused a motorcycle accident
• A homeowner or landscape crew who discarded debris in the road
• A contractor who carried out poor road work or maintenance
• A government agency in charge of road maintenance or repair
• A motorcycle or motorcycle parts maker

Whether your crash happened on Main Street, U.S. 23, or another Gainesville roadway, we can help. Once you’re a client of Kaufman Injury Law, you can expect our attorneys to work hard to identify every viable source of compensation available in your case. We leave no stone unturned in our quest for justice.  

Damages

Damages in motorcycle accident cases include full monetary and nonmonetary losses, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Medical treatment and hospital care
• Lost income
• Property damage
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Disability
• Loss of enjoyment of life

The law guarantees you the right to pursue these damages but does not guarantee a specific amount of compensation. 

As a victim, you must identify and claim your damages, every penny. One common thread in the cases we take is that many crash victims are simply unfamiliar with how damages are calculated. 

Insurance adjusters know full well that the average Georgia resident is unaware of the extent of damages they are entitled to in car accident and motorcycle accident cases. For this reason, insurance companies prefer to work with claimants who do not have lawyers. 

At Kaufman Injury Law, no compensable damage is ever left behind. Our attorneys work meticulously to ensure every dollar owed to our clients is taken into account. Our motorcycle accident team is ready to meet to discuss your rights and provide you with the guidance you deserve. Call today.

Modified Comparative Negligence

Not all motorcycle accidents are due to a single driver’s error. In many cases, the victim has also made a mistake. In some states, sharing in even 1% of the blame can bar you from seeking motorcycle accident compensation. 

Fortunately, Georgia law allows victims who contribute to their own accidents to receive compensation as long as they are less than 50% at fault themselves. However, they will see this compensation reduced by an amount equal to their percentage of fault. 

For example, if you incur $100,000 in damages and are deemed to be 25% at fault for the motorcycle accident, your compensation will be reduced by 25% to $75,000.

Why You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured on Gainesville roads, hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer is your best shot at getting the compensation you deserve. But just because you are owed compensation for a motorcycle crash does not mean you will be given that compensation. 

To get what you deserve in an injury claim, you have to fight against insurance company adjusters and attorneys.

With your own attorney, you will be on even ground. Your attorney will match these companies’ defenses against your claim with compelling evidence and the law. 

Your lawyer will also engage in and complete essential tasks for your claim, such as:

• Managing claim paperwork and documents
• Complying with procedural rules for compensation claims
• Consulting with medical, accident, and financial experts
• Thoroughly investigating every relevant aspect of your claim
• Gathering and preserving evidence
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Filing a lawsuit and fighting for you in court if a settlement cannot be reached

If a motorcycle accident has changed your life, let our attorneys fight to get you the money you need to move forward. Call our office at your convenience for a free consultation and the answers you deserve. 

Statute of Limitations and Motorcycle Accident Claims

After a motorcycle accident, you have a limited amount of time to seek compensation. The personal injury statute of limitations in Georgia is two years from the date of the accident.

What this deadline means is that within two years, you must either settle your claim with an insurance company or file a lawsuit to compel payment. 

When you settle a claim, you will likely sign a document relinquishing future claims over the same incident. If you file a lawsuit, the statute of limitations is no longer an issue because you have initiated formal legal action. 

Two years may seem like a decent amount of time. However, motorcycle accident victims should not delay. The longer a person waits, the more that can go wrong, even with a bulletproof compensation case. 

Time can ruin evidence and turn a strong claim into one rife with evidentiary problems. As such, victims are strongly urged to act quickly and meet with a motorcycle accident lawyer. 

Gainesville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Costs

At Kaufman Injury Law, there is no upfront payment or charge to have us get started on your case. You only pay at the end of your case if — and only if — our attorneys successfully recover compensation on your behalf. If we don’t, you pay nothing.

Our motorcycle accident attorney fees will be a percentage of the compensation we win for you. We’ll explain this fee structure and make sure you are comfortable with it before taking your case. 

Get Experienced Representation From Kaufman Injury Law

When you have been injured by someone else, you don’t have to settle for meager compensation. Kaufman Injury Law will thoroughly comb through your motorcycle accident case to identify every wrong and every wrongdoer who owes you money, and we’ll strive to hold them 100% accountable. 

After a Gainesville motorcycle accident, look no further than Kaufman Injury Law. Call for a free consultation today.