Stockbridge Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

There’s nothing quite like taking your motorcycle on a relaxing ride down U.S. Route 23, right through the heart of Stockbridge, Georgia. But an accident can quickly turn your fun cruise into a nightmare, leaving you with severe injuries and a long road to recovery. Motorcycle riders don’t have the same protection as other motorists during a crash, which is why they are four times as likely to be hurt during an accident. 

With that in mind, if you or a loved one have been hurt in a Stockbridge motorcycle accident, it’s important to seek experienced legal representation right away. Turn to Kaufman Injury Law. Our team of personal injury attorneys can fight for your rights and pursue a just settlement offer.

I’ve Been Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash — Now What?

The minutes following a motorcycle crash are critical not only in terms of protecting yourself from long-term injuries but also for ensuring you are able to build a strong case. 

After being in an accident while on your bike, follow these steps: 

Get to a Safe Place

If you can walk without worsening your injuries, get out of the roadway right away. Move to the shoulder, sidewalk, or a nearby parking lot. The last thing you want to do is risk being hit by another vehicle while you wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

If you can’t move due to your injuries, lie still. Moving could worsen certain types of injuries, such as spinal fractures. 

Contact Emergency Services

Contact emergency medical personnel and law enforcement as soon as you can. You want them to get there fast to lock down the scene and start rendering aid. While Stockbridge is a relatively small town, it can still take several minutes for police to arrive, especially if they are inundated with calls. 

Gather Witness Info and Take Pictures

While you wait for EMS and law enforcement, gather witness information (such as their names and phone numbers) and take photographs of the scene if you can, or have someone do so for you. These details can provide vital objective testimony if you have to take your case to trial.

Your pictures should focus on things like your bike, the other vehicle, and the conditions of the road at that moment, such as any potholes or downed signs. If the city fails to maintain the roadway, they may also be to blame for the accident. 

Go to the Hospital

An ambulance will take you to a nearby treatment center, such as Piedmont Henry Hospital. Even if you feel like you are “fine,” it’s best to get checked out. A medical professional will evaluate the severity of your injuries and provide any necessary treatments.

Furthermore, medical records can provide an invaluable source of evidence when filing a personal injury claim. The experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Kaufman Injury Law will use your medical records to calculate a fair settlement amount and support our request for compensation.  

Connect With Our Team

After you’ve addressed your immediate medical needs, contact Kaufman Injury Law to schedule a free consultation. We want to get you the support you need without compounding the stress of your accident. That’s also why Kaufman Injury Law bills on a contingency-fee basis. You won’t owe us a dime unless we recover compensation on your behalf. 

While no attorney can guarantee a specific outcome in a personal injury case, we do have a track record of delivering stellar results for our clients. Our attorneys have handled dozens of other motor vehicle accident cases and have obtained several million-dollar settlements for our clients. 

What surprises many is that, in several of these cases, the initial offers were shockingly low. However, our legal team was diligent during the investigation and fact-finding process, allowing us to recover significantly more than was initially offered. For example, one client was offered just $7,600 in a trucking case. We ultimately recovered $3.25 million on their behalf. 

How Kaufman Injury Law Can Help

Kaufman Injury Law and our team of experienced attorneys have decades of combined experience. We also have a proven process for litigating personal injury cases. Here’s a glimpse into our approach: 

A Free Consultation

Your consultation is the beginning of our partnership. It’s where we get to know you and the circumstances surrounding your motorcycle crash. Kaufman Injury Law prides itself on handling personal injury cases with compassion. We want to know the physical, mental, and emotional toll that your crash has had on you and your loved ones so we can build a stronger case. 

An Extensive Investigation 

When you choose to work with Kaufman Injury Law, our team will conduct a comprehensive investigation to gather the facts. We will track down and interview witnesses so we can obtain additional insights about what happened and determine who is responsible. We will also collect medical documentation and police reports to support our claim for compensation.

The Negotiation Phase

After we’ve built a strong case, our team will enter into negotiations with at-fault parties and their insurance companies. We will present a settlement offer that adequately compensates you for the mental, physical, and monetary repercussions of the motorcycle crash. 

While calculating a compensation value, we will consider variables such as:

• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Medical bills
• Mental anguish

Our experts will also consider any ongoing financial needs that stemmed from the accident, such as prescriptions, physical therapy, and child care. 

Insurance companies often try to underpay during settlements, seeing as they are trying to save as much money as possible at your expense. Kaufman Injury Law isn’t afraid to take on giant insurance companies, though, and we will fiercely fight on your behalf. 

When it comes to motorcycle accident cases, we believe in a collaborative approach. Therefore, each time we receive a settlement offer from the insurance company, we will discuss it with you and help you make an informed decision. Our goal is to obtain a fair settlement as efficiently as possible so you can receive the resources you need to recover. 

Jury Trial 

If the insurance company refuses to offer you a fair settlement, we are prepared to take your case to trial, where we will argue your case in front of a judge and jury. If we win your case, the jury will award monetary compensation, which must then be approved by a judge. 

Many insurance companies want to avoid a jury trial due to the legal costs and risk of being forced to pay a higher settlement amount, but Kaufman Injury Law doesn’t shy away from trial. We will do everything in our power to obtain justice on your behalf. And even if we don’t win your case, you won’t owe us anything. Don’t stress about legal fees or the cost of hiring an attorney. Put your trust in our team and know that you will pay nothing unless we recover for you.

Contact Our Team Today 

The aftermath of a motorcycle crash can be stressful and hard to navigate. But the good news in all of it is that you don’t have to go it alone. Kaufman Injury Law is here to fight on your behalf. Schedule a consultation with us today. We will evaluate your case and help you determine what to do next.