Looking for LOS ANGELES Motorcycle Accident injury Lawyers "Near Me"?
Motorcycle accidents can cause far more serious injuries than auto accidents. This is because motorcycle riders have very little protection from the impact of a collision. Vehicle occupants have seatbelts, airbags, and a solid steel vehicle frame that is designed to absorb the impact of a collision. Motorcycle riders often have nothing but their helmet and protective gear.
For this reason, motorcycle accident victims are often left with injuries that are more severe, more expensive, and more permanent than those sustained by vehicle occupants in the same collision. It is important to find a local motorcycle accident attorney who can properly defend your case. The rules that determine who is at fault for causing an accident (“liability”) are the same for auto accidents and motorcycle accidents.
One driver could be at fault, both drivers could share a portion of fault, or a vehicle manufacturer could be responsible for defective vehicle parts. But because the injuries are usually more serious, there are far more complicated losses to calculate. Medical bills are more expensive. The victim might require physical therapy and other rehabilitation for years to come - long after the lawsuit is over. In that case, the victim must calculate what his or her future medical expenses are likely to be. (An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to hire expert witnesses, such as an economist, who can calculate this number.)
More serious injuries are also more likely to affect the victim’s ability to work. If the victim suffers lost wages or is unable to go back to work full time, these lost wages are significant. In the worst case, a victim may be permanently unable to return to work. Again, an expert witness will be required to calculate the full value of all future income and lost employment benefits (such as health insurance). A negligent defendant has the legal obligation to pay the full value of all lost income and employment benefits.
The largest component of any personal injury award is pain and suffering. This, too, is a loss that must be compensated by the person who is legally at fault for causing your injuries. But because it is difficult to calculate a vague concept like this, insurance companies are notorious for deflating the value of your pain and suffering and making a low-ball offer of compensation.
It is important to seek the advice of a good personal injury attorney in Los Angeles near you to provide an expert opinion on what your pain and suffering are actually worth. In the event of serious injuries that are going to last a long time, your pain and suffering award will be greater than if your injuries were less serious and painful. Motorcycle accidents, especially, can cause serious injuries that are very painful and require a lengthy recovery. All these factors can increase the amount of money it will take to compensate you for your pain and suffering fairly.