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(253) 272-5226People love motorcycles for a variety of reasons – urban commuting, the feeling of wind on your face, the community. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are vulnerable road users and more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a crash than other motorists. If you’ve been in a motorcycle crash, call a South Hill motorcycle accident lawyer to explore your legal options. You might be able to file a claim for compensation for your medical bills, missed wages, pain, and suffering.
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We all know that motorcyclists bear additional risks for their chosen mode of transportation. But what does the data show? Here are some statistics collected from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2019:
Finally, consider this startling fact: motorcycles make up only about 3% of all registered vehicles on our roadways, but account for 14% of all traffic fatalities.
In your mind, it might be clear that the other driver is to blame for the crash. But it’s not uncommon to run into hiccups. For instance, the other driver might claim you caused the crash. Or you could have a hit-and-run situation.
We recommend you involve a compassionate lawyer as soon as possible. Some possible actions we can take to help support your version of events include:
And, if we can’t negotiate a fair amount or the insurance company stalls, we’ll be ready to file a lawsuit on your behalf. Working with a skilled attorney means you have additional options and aggressive legal representative at every term.
In the State of Washington, you have a limited window of time to file a personal injury claim for your motorcycle accident. This is known as the statute of limitations, and in most cases, you have only three years to file your claim (RCW 4.16.080).
However, the sooner you can file, the better your personal injury lawyer will be able to help you. Plus, it’s possible you’ll receive your compensation sooner rather than later.
If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, chances are you’re facing many expenses and impacts, such as:
Having a picture of your total damages helps us know how to fight for the compensation you deserve.
A motorcycle accident can be expensive, life-altering event. Please, don’t go it alone. Call a South Hill motorcycle accident lawyer from our team and ask for a free case evaluation. Should we choose to work together, you’ll only pay us if we’re able to win you a settlement. There’s no risk to reach out and have us hear what happened to you.