If
you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle
accident, a collision due to road hazards, or a negligent
driver, the same laws apply as if you were in a car or
truck. While most drivers are trained to look for other
vehicles, oftentimes they will miss a motorcycle or
bicycle. You should attend to your medical needs
immediately. If the other driver was at fault in the
accident, that driver and his insurance company may be
responsible for reimbursing you for reasonably necessary
medical expenses, your pain and suffering, any lost wages
as a result of the accident, as well as other reasonable
damages. There may also be other insurance available,
such as medical payment ("med pay") coverage on
your own insurance policy, or Uninsured/Underinsured
("UM/UIM") coverage, which can be used to pay
for medical expenses from the accident and to compensate
you for your injuries. However, don't delay in seeking
medical treatment. Also, be very wary against giving a
recorded statement to the other driver's insurance
company, as they are obtaining the statement for their
benefit, not yours.
Some years
ago, Mr. Achrem handled a case where a motorcyclist was
traveling down Boulder Highway at night and came upon a
construction site where traffic was being moved around
it. Because the contractor had failed to remove the
original white line, the motorcyclist continued straight
until it was too late. In the resulting impact with a
concrete barrier, virtually all of the flesh of this
man's right leg was ripped off by a piece of rebar that
was sticking up. The motorcyclist ended up in an
uncovered, deep hole at the construction site until he
was finally able, on his own, to summon assistance. The
case was ultimately settled before trial for hundreds of
thousands of dollars.
All
accidents are different. Consult with an experienced
attorney as soon as possible, to determine your legal
rights.
With over 40 years
of combined legal experience, we have the
resources, expertise and legal knowledge it takes to
protect your legal rights.
Achrem &
Associates
"From
the claim to the courtroom, we're there when you need us
most."
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