Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

This is a typical question we address in our first meeting with a client.

That first answer likely will not be a time frame measured in days, weeks, or months. Rather, it will be measured in stages of a case.

For example, if a biker is in the hospital when he or she hires a lawyer, they may be in a prolonged period of recovery with continuing medical expenses. Add to that lost income, and pain and suffering. The value of a case cannot be determined without knowing how much the medical bills will be, how much lost income is incurred, whether there will be permanent injury and future ongoing treatment, and how painful a recovery period.

If the client has finished treatment then the medical bills and records must be collected by your motorcycle accident attorney and reviewed. Lost income records must be collected. Also, permanent injury value must be determined before a total value can be considered.

This evaluation process may take weeks depending on how quickly medical providers and employers submit their records and how complicated the medical issues are to present in a demand package to the insurance company.

The answer is, no. Here is why we say no.

Generally, it would cost more for a motorcycle accident lawyer to represent you than you would get for the bike. Economically, it just does not make sense to hire a lawyer for the property damage.

Garrison Law Firm can make a huge difference for you in your personal injury claim value but not for your property damage claim. The bike is worth what it is worth in a value book – we want you to be happy with the total result and that means you processing your property damage claim on your own. We’re happy to offer some helpful advice for that process while representing you for your injury claim.

Likely, that is not something any motorcycle accident law firm will be able to answer right away. First, we have to establish liability, the severity of your injuries, and the extent of your treatment.

Often, it’s best to wait to value your case because many times accident victims aren’t aware of the severity of their injuries, how long they’ll be in treatment, or what kind of impact the motorcycle accident injuries will have on their life or employment.

It’s best to wait until all the facts are in to value a motorcycle accident claim.

Uninsured motorist coverage should be included in your motorcycle insurance policy. In this case, your insurance company would be responsible for compensating your for your injuries, treatment, suffering, lost wages and more.