Sandy Springs Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Whether your accident happened on I-285 or Hammond Drive, you have the right to pursue compensation from the negligent person who caused you harm. In many cases, the liable party is a motor vehicle driver, but not always. Whoever is responsible, the personal injury attorneys at Kaufman Injury Law are ready to hold them accountable.   

For decades, our primary goal has been to get money into the hands of injured motorcycle riders and other victims. If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you can put your trust in our team of motorcycle accident lawyers. Thousands of accident victims have confidently done so, and so can you. 

Call Kaufman Injury Law to speak with an experienced Sandy Springs motorcycle accident lawyer today.

When and How to Get Motorcycle Accident Compensation

Motorcycle accident compensation in Georgia is largely determined by whether a road user was negligent or acted unlawfully. Many motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers of cars and trucks who commit one or more traffic violations, such as:

• Failure to stop or yield
• Speeding
• Driving too fast for current conditions
• Improper lane change
• Tailgating
• Aggressive driving
• Road rage
• Tailgating

As a motorcycle accident victim, you must prove that the driver who harmed you committed one of these or other unlawful acts. You must also show that the negligent or unlawful act caused the motorcycle accident. Just because someone was speeding, for example, does not necessarily mean they were the cause of an accident. 

Insurance Claim

The law gives you the right to sue a liable driver for harming you in a motorcycle accident. However, in most motorcycle accident cases, the victim doesn’t file a lawsuit — at least not at first. Instead, you’ll start by seeking compensation from the driver’s insurance company. 

When an insurance company receives a claim, it will closely scrutinize every aspect in an effort to find one or more reasons to deny the claim or to pay less. For this reason, accident victims need advocates to help them get a fair payout. 

If an insurance company has offered you a settlement, speak to a lawyer before accepting it. You deserve to know whether your case deserves more money. 

In the same vein, the other party’s insurance company might ask you to make a statement or fill out a form describing the accident. You should decline until you have thoroughly protected yourself and your claim. This protection comes from an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer. 

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

What if the at-fault driver was underinsured or did not have insurance at all? If you have uninsured motorist coverage, you can collect some of your losses from your own insurer. However, uninsured motorist coverage is not mandatory in Georgia, and your insurer might not be required to pay. Check your auto insurance policy to find out. 

Other Potential Compensation

Auto insurance coverage is not the only type of compensation that may be available in a motorcycle accident case. In some instances, the following types of compensation may also be accessible:

• Workers’ Compensation Benefits: For on-the-clock motorcycle accidents 
• The At-Fault Driver: Involves suing the driver directly
• The At-Fault Driver’s Employer: For cases involving on-the-clock liable parties
• A Government Agency: For cases where a government agency is the employer of a liable party 
• Motorcycle Makers: For faulty motorcycles and equipment
• Homeowners and Landscapers: For putting hazardous trash or debris on roadways

The list above is not exhaustive. Other parties, such as motorcycle rental shops and mechanics, may also face liability for accidents due to their negligence or illegal actions. Whoever is to blame, Kaufman Injury Law will make every effort to find them.

Motorcycle Accident Damages

If you have been injured in a Sandy Springs motorcycle crash, you may be entitled to damages to cover your tangible and intangible losses. 

The right to pursue compensation is not a right to a specific amount. Without strong evidence and a seasoned motorcycle accident lawyer, you might not get what you deserve, even with a valid claim. 

Some of the economic and non-economic damages available include:

• Medical and hospital bills
• Medical devices and equipment expenses
• Lost income and future earnings
• Loss of quality of relationships and life
• Mental anguish
• Permanent disability

Sadly, motorcycle riders in the Peach State have a higher rate of fatal injuries than drivers of other motor vehicles. If you are an eligible family member who has lost someone to a motorcycle accident, you may seek damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. Kaufman Injury Law can help. 

How a Sandy Springs Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help

Compensation claims have lots of moving parts, and many tasks must be coordinated and completed for a successful case. Kaufman Injury Law takes care of everything for you when you become our client, giving you time and space to recover and adjust. 

Leave everything to our attorneys and legal staff, including:

• Management of all relevant forms, paperwork, and documents 
• Compliance with procedural and substantive requirements
• Consultations with appropriate expert witnesses
• Evidence collection and preservation
• Insurance company matters, including negotiating and suing when necessary

You do not want to deal with a motorcycle accident claim alone, especially if you have significant injuries and losses. The odds of you getting a proper settlement without an experienced motorcycle accident attorney are low. 

In some cases, Kaufman Injury Law attorneys recover up to 10 times the amount of compensation initially offered by insurance companies. 

Don’t Let Your Claim Expire!

You may have heard about statutes of limitations. These are time limits that put deadlines on legal action. In Georgia, lawmakers have decided that two years is enough time for injury victims to exercise their right to sue. 

After two years, the right to compensation vanishes in most cases. There are a few exceptions, such as if the victim was a minor at the time of the injury. If you have a motorcycle accident claim older than two years, you still may be eligible for compensation under an exception. Contact our office to discuss your case. 

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Fees

Fees for our motorcycle accident lawyers are similar to those of most other attorneys operating in this field. We’ll take a percentage of your award or settlement — but only if we succeed. If we don’t win you money, we won’t charge you any fees.

For complex cases or cases that take longer than usual, such as cases that go to trial, we may charge a higher percentage. When a case is settled relatively quickly, the percentage may be lower. 

Apart from our fee, you might pay court costs, filing fees, and other expenses associated with your claim. We typically cover these costs and expenses until you receive your compensation at the end of the case. Your lawyer will explain what to expect during your initial consultation. 

Let Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Fight for Your Future

Have you been injured while riding on Mt. Vernon Highway or near Arlington Memorial Park? A motorcycle accident claim is not something you should take on alone. The stakes are too high, and insurance adjusters have strategies that allow them to ultimately pay less when dealing with unrepresented clients. 

At Kaufman Injury Law, we’ll fight to get you every penny you should receive and guide you through this tough time. Call today.