If you have experienced a motorcycle accident in Mobile, you may be seriously injured, missing days at work, and have medical bills piling up. Fortunately, you may be able to recover compensation for these damages in a personal injury lawsuit if another party’s negligence caused the accident.
A Mobile motorcycle accident lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to represent you in settlement negotiations or on trial. This could allow us to handle all aspects of your case while you focus on recovering from your injuries.
To learn more about your legal options in a free consultation with a member of our team, call the Morris Bart law firm today at (251) 298-8380. We represent clients on a contingency fee basis with no up-front payment necessary.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
Although motorcycle accidents can occur under a wide variety of circumstances, the following behaviors and conditions most commonly cause this type of collision:
- Left turns
- Sudden stops
- Excessive speeds
- Head-on collisions
- Lane-splitting
- “Dooring”
- Riding while intoxicated or under the influence
- Hazardous road conditions
- Unsafe lane changes
The Morris Bart law firm accepts all types of motorcycle cases. Whatever the factors and conditions, we can investigate and determine if another party’s negligence caused your injuries.
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Types of Injuries From a Motorcycle Collision
A motorcycle rider can suffer many types of injuries in an accident. These may include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI): these injuries can prompt a host of other potentially lasting and life-altering effects.
- Fractured and broken bones: the collarbone, ribs, legs, arms, skull can all be vulnerable in a motorcycle accident.
- Muscle damage: this injury category can include sprains, strains, tears, and ruptures of tissue and ligaments.
- Spinal cord injuries: this injury can cause numbness below the site of the injury or possibly result in complete paralysis of parts of the body.
- Road rash: when a motorcycle rider slides after an accident, the resulting skin injuries could possibly lead to infections and nerve damage.
These injuries can cause extreme pain and generate hefty medical expenses, time away from work, and a diminished quality of life. If another party’s negligence caused you to suffer such injuries, that individual may be liable to pay for your injuries.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
In the worst-case scenario, some riders do not survive their motorcycle accident injuries. If your loved one died in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may be facing significant expenses related to their death. A wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party may spare you from bearing these costs.
A Mobile motorcycle accident lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to help you with your pursuit of compensation in either a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Call us today at (251) 298-8380 for a free consultation on your case with a member of our team.
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We Can Investigate Your Accident
A Mobile motorcycle accident lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm can launch an investigation into your accident when we represent you. We can gather evidence to identify the at-fault party and establish their negligence, as well as evidence to support your claim for damages.
This may include:
- Visiting the accident scene to collect evidence
- Seeking out photos and videos and documenting them for your case
- Collecting testimonies from witnesses
- Obtaining a copy of the accident report filed by law enforcement who appeared at the scene
- Gathering all medical records related to your accident injury
- Getting copies of your wage statements from your employer
- Working with accident reconstruction specialists
- Seeking professional opinions from experts in the fields of medicine, economics, occupational therapy, and psychology
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Types of Damages You May Be Able to Recover
The compensation you may be able to receive for your motorcycle accident is unique to your case—no two personal injury cases are exactly alike. The Morris Bart law firm can use the evidence we obtain from our investigation to pursue and damages that we believe the accident caused you.
Some of the types of damages we might include recover include:
- Medical bills, including hospital stays, physical rehabilitation, and medicine costs
- Estimated future costs of medical care
- Lost income and benefits
- Diminished future potential earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- And more
If you are pursuing a wrongful death action, a different set of damages may apply to your case.
A Mobile motorcycle accident lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm can present evidence of your damages to the insurer of the at-fault party. If they respond with a counteroffer, we can engage in negotiations for a fair settlement for your losses.
If the insurer is not willing to make you a fair offer, we can take your case to trial and let a civil court decide about a judgment to cover your damages.
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Your Time to Take Legal Action is Limited
The State of Alabama generally gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit after you suffer injury in a motorcycle accident, per Alabama Code § 6-2-38. Per Alabama Code § 6-5-410, a general two-year statute of limitations also applies to wrongful death lawsuits.
If you wait too long and allow this legal time limit to expire in your case, you may have your lawsuit dismissed. To discuss what specific deadlines pertain to your case, call the Morris Bart law firm today.
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A Mobile motorcycle accident lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to pursue compensation on your behalf when we represent you. We work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you only pay us attorney’s fees if and when and if we secure a settlement or court awards for you.
Call the Morris Bart law firm today at (251) 298-8380 for your free consultation on your case with a member of our team.
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