Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle accidents can be life altering events. Motorcycle accidents account for many of the most serious accidents on Georgia roadways.

In any accident, it is important for you to contact the police so that a report of the accident can be made.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, we recommend you take the following steps:

• Contact the police so they can make a report.
• Take pictures and videos! Document everything that you can.
• Get contact information for all witnesses who saw the accident.
• If you are injured, go to the hospital to get the medical treatment you need.
• Never give a recorded statement to the insurance company without first speaking with an injury lawyer.
• Call a personal injury lawyer that specializes in representing victims in motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle accident victims are usually entitled to substantial compensation. Atlanta Lawyer Jason McLendon is an experienced and aggressive personal injury attorney who is experienced in representing the victims in motorcycle accidents. You deserve to receive the medical treatment that you need as well as the maximum compensation allowed under the law.

Call us at (404) 565-1618 to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your injury claim with a motorcycle injury lawyer. We have offices conveniently located in Atlanta and Rome. If you are unable to meet at our office, we can travel to your home or meet remotely.

If you were injured riding your motorcycle, you are likely concerned with how you are going afford your medical bills. The last thing you need is another out-of-pocket expense. Many people think that they cannot afford a personal injury lawyer – but this is not true!

If you were injured in any accident, a personal injury lawyer is the best investment that you can make. Injury lawyers are paid on what is called a contingency fee. This means that if we do not win your case, we do not get paid. Better yet, you never have to pay any money out of your pocket. An injury lawyer will take a predetermined portion of the settlement as payment for handling your case.

Be careful. Not all injury lawyers charge the same percentage. The large law firms spend tens of thousands of dollars every month to advertise on billboards and television. As a result, they almost always charge a higher percentage than other personal injury law firms. They also tend settle you case quickly for less money because their focus is generating quick settlements – rather than quality of legal representation. Our law firm charges the lowest standard rate of any personal injury law firm so you can be confident that you will receive the maximum compensation for your injury.

Importantly, Lawyer Jason McLendon has a guarantee that he will never receive more money from a settlement than a client. After all, you were injured. You deserve maximum compensation for your injuries. A shocking number of injury lawyers do not follow this practice and will regularly take more money from your injury case than you will receive.

If you were injured riding your motorcycle, call 404-565-1618 for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer who is a trusted partner within the Latino community.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, it is imperative that you contact a personal injury lawyer specializing in type of accident. Otherwise, you may receive less compensation than you are entitled to under Georgia law.

The first step to preserve an injury claim is to obtain photographs of all vehicles involved. If your injuries prohibited you from taking photographs at the scene of the accident, we can ensure that we receive and preserve this important evidence.

Sometimes, it is necessary to have the vehicles involved in a motorcycle accident inspected. In the event that this is necessary, we partner with Georgia’s best accident reconstructionists to build your injury claim against the at-fault driver. An accident reconstructionist will inspect the vehicles as well as download important data from the “black box” located within each vehicle.

You should also photograph any visible injuries that you have. In the likely event that you will need additional medical treatment an injury lawyer can help coordinate all future medical treatment – at no up-front cost to you.

If left untreated, injures sustained in a motorcycle accident can severely impact your future. You will likely find yourself unable to work or perform normal daily activities. You do not have to live in constant, debilitating pain. Do not let a negligent driver unnecessarily impact the rest of your life. An accident lawyer can help you not only receive the compensation you deserve; we can also ensure you receive the medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries – even if you do not have health insurance.

Do not let the insurance company pay you less than what you deserve. Victims of motorcycle accidents are almost always entitled to substantial compensation.

If you were injured by in a motorcycle accident you deserve an experienced and aggressive injury lawyer. Call (404) 565-1618 for a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your injury case.

Motorcycle accident victims typically experience serious injuries. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you recover from your injuries by referring you for the medical treatment available to address your symptoms.

Common injuries include:

Head Trauma:
Head trauma is the most common injury seen in motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, motorcycles do not provide much protection when struck by a vehicle which that is much heavier. Accident victims will frequently strike their head on the ground or another vehicle in the moments after being involved in an accident. Many victims do not even remember the accident or striking their head. Head injuries typically cause dizziness, nausea, memory issues and blurred vision. An experienced lawyer will recognize these symptoms and immediately refer the injury victim to seek immediate medical attention. Head injuries can be very serious if left untreated. Accident victims who have head trauma are likely entitled to substantial compensation. If you believe that you or a family member suffered a head injury in a motorcycle accident, you should seek immediate medical attention and then contact a personal injury lawyer to fight for the compensation that you deserve.

Broken Bones:
Another frequent injury resulting from a motorcycle accident is broken bones. These painful injuries generally result in extreme discomfort and significantly disrupt an accident victim’s life. If you were involved in a motorcycle accident and sustained broken bones, you should contact a personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies will try to take advantage of accident victims with broken bones to settle their case for far less than the true value of your injury and suffering. You are likely entitled to significant compensation if you broke a bone during an accident. Call us today (404) 565-1618 for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

Neck Pain:
Neck pain is experienced by nearly every accident victim. The most common cause of neck pain is from what is called whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a car accident victim’s is abruptly forced back and forth due to a violent impact. Sometimes neck pain is indecisive of a more serious injury. Thus, it is important to see a doctor who can diagnose the cause of your neck pain.

An accident victim experiencing neck pain should contact a personal injury lawyer who can refer you to a medial professional to address your pain. After you fully recover from your injuries, an accident lawyer will demand that you be compensated for your injury.

Call (404) 565-1618 for a fee consultation if you experienced a neck injury after a motorcycle accident.

Back Pain:
Back pain is another common injury experienced by almost all accident victims. If you are experiencing back pain, a personal injury lawyer can refer you to a doctor who will find and treat the cause of your pain. Sometimes, back pain will subside with conservative medical treatment. However, more serious back issues sometimes require steroid injections or surgery to heal from injures sustained in a motorcycle accident. If you or a loved one is experiencing back pain after an accident, call (404) 565-1618 for a free consultation with an injury lawyer.

Radiating Pain:
Sometimes, an accident victim will have pain that radiates from their back to other parts of the body. Radiating pain is usually a sign of a more serious injury. Sometimes, radiating pain is caused by a bulging or herniated disk. Generally, these types of injuries will not heal without immediate medical treatment. Medical professionals will generally first recommend less invasive procedures such as steroid injections to treat disk issues. If the pain persists after injections, surgery is typically required. Accident victims who experience this type of injury are likely entitled to substantial compensation. If you or someone you know is suffering from radiating pain after being involved in a motorcycle accident, contact a personal injury lawyer today.

All information about injuries is meant to be an informative guide based upon our experience as a personal injury law firm. However, this is not meant to replace advice from a medical professional. The medical treatment you receive should always be determined by a heath care professional. A personal injury lawyer can help you find the right doctor to address your symptoms. However, if you need emergency medical attention, please immediately proceed to the emergency room.

People injured in motorcycle accidents frequently want to know how much their injury claim is worth. There are no hard and fast rules about the value of your injuries. As a general rule, the total value of your injuries is left for a jury to determine.

That said, a powerful legal team experienced in motorcycle accidents gives you the best chance of receiving the compensation that you deserve without a lengthy delay waiting for a jury trial. An experienced injury lawyer will demand substantial compensation from the insurance company using your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, the agony that you endured.

Injuries:
The most important factor that determines the value of most bodily injury claims is the extent of your injuries. Typically, serious injuries are also accompanied by significant medical expenses.

Logically, a settlement for someone with serious injuries will be greater than a settlement for someone with only minor injuries. In theory, a settlement for a motorcycle injury victim is designed to compensate you for your pain and suffering, out of pocket expenses and time spent seeking medical treatment. In legal terms, you are being “made whole” to put you in the place you were prior to your accident. Because the proceeds of your injury settlement are intended to make you whole, you will receive these funds tax free.

Sometimes, a somewhat serious injury will not be accompanied by expensive medical bills. An example of this is a broken bone. Motorcycle victims with broken bones will endure pain and suffering throughout a lengthy recovery; but there is relatively little medical treatment involved in this injury.

Medical Bills:

Generally speaking, the more medical expenses that you incur due to your injures, the more your claim is worth. This is because substantial medical treatment is generally an indicator of severe injuries.

However, you cannot expect to be rewarded by accumulating unnecessary medical expenses. The insurance company will comb through your medical records and bills to make sure they are legitimate and related to the injuries you received in the motorcycle accident.

As an experienced accident lawyer, Jason has relationships with medical providers and will assist you with finding the best medical facilities to address your specific injuries. Call us today at 404-565-1618 for a free consultation regarding your motorcycle accident injuries.

Pain and Suffering:

Pain and suffering is an important component of your injury claim. However, it is difficult to quantify how much your pain and suffering is worth. In theory, the value of your pain and suffering is generally related to the amount of your medical bills.

However, in some circumstances, your pain and suffering is not reflected in the medical bills. Broken bones are a great example of an injury where your pain and suffering is not reflected in the medical bills. Generally broken bones are very painful injuries that significantly disrupt daily life. Yet, this type of injury rarely requires frequent or continuous medical treatment to recover. In this circumstance, you need an experienced injury lawyer to negotiate the true value of this injury – despite not having significant medical expenses.

Property Damage:

Property Damage is another component that may have an impact on the value of your settlement. Although this is not the most significant component of your injury claim, it is important to know how property damage can impact the value your claim.

If your motorcycle is damaged, you should always file a property damage claim and have your vehicle repaired. Naturally, an insurance adjuster will be skeptical if an injured party claims to have serious injuries resulting from an accident where there is no reported damage to an involved vehicle.

Lost Wages:

Lost Wages are another component of the overall value of your motorcycle accident injury claim. If you are unable to work and are not being paid after being injured, the law allows you to seek compensation for all wages lost due to your injuries. In some situations, lost wages may also include other financial benefits, such as bonuses. Ultimately, the amount of your lost wage claim must be proven by your financial records or pay stubs reflecting your earnings for the period of time leading up to your accident as well as documentation reflecting your earnings after you were injured.

If you suffered a permanent injury that impacts your future earnings, you will need to pursue a claim for lost earning capacity. This is a special claim that applies if you are never able to recover to the extent necessary to be employed in the same capacity as you were prior to your accident. This type of claim is most prevalent in careers involving physical labor.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident and have lost wages as a result, call (404) 565-1618 for a free, no obligation consultation with an injury lawyer.

Losing a loved one is never easy. When you find out that their death could have been avoided, it hurts even worse. The family of a deceased motorcycle accident victim is likely entitled to substantial compensation.

Unfortunately, the Georgia office of Highway safety reports that fatalities in motorcycle accidents have been steadily increasing over the last fifteen years. Motorcycle fatalities represent 12% of all vehicle fatalities in Georgia and typically occur in the metro Atlanta area.

A wrongful death claim can be filed by the heirs of the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident. A Georgia lawyer specializing in wrongful death can help you determine which family member that can bring this type of claim.

A wrongful death claim will reimburse an accident victim’s family for expenses incurred such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, and lost future wages. You also may be compensated for the decedent’s pain, suffering, and injuries that they experienced prior to their unfortunate passing.

If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you should consider the assistance of an experienced attorney who has handled wrongful death cases. Let us handle all of the details of preserving and pursuing the wrongful death claim while you and your family grieve your untimely loss.

To properly preserve your wrongful death claim, it is important to act quickly to safeguard necessary evidence. Call us today for a free consultation where we can discuss your wrongful death claim relating to a motorcycle accident.

Our firm believes that an aggressive approach is the best way to ensure that you recover from your injuries sustained in a motorcycle. Rather than waiting to see how the insurance company intends to handle your claim, we proactively build your case from the moment we are retained.

Our team will gather reports, photographs and witnesses necessary to prove who is responsible for your injuries. We will also employ Georgia’s best experts to thoroughly document and maintain evidence proving that the other driver caused the accident and is liable for your injuries. We will also work with you to document any visible injuries that you have.

In the likely event that you will need additional medical treatment, an injury lawyer can help coordinate all future medical treatment – at no up-front cost to you. Do not let a negligent driver unnecessarily impact the rest of your life. An accident lawyer can help you not only receive the compensation you deserve; we can also ensure you receive the medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries – even if you do not have health insurance.

We will deal with the insurance companies so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries. Call an experienced and aggressive motorcycle accident lawyer today for a free, no obligation consultation at (404) 565-1618.

Motorcycles offer significantly less protection to their operators than any other passenger vehicle. They are also more difficult to see on Georgia roadways.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2017, there were 5,172 fatal motorcycle accidents and 89,000 people who were seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle accidents were 28 times more likely to be fatal than passenger motor vehicle deaths per mile traveled.

Although motorcycle merely make up 3% of vehicles on the road, motorcycle fatalities account for almost 14% of all fatal traffic accidents throughout the United States.

Due to the dangerousness of motorcycles, it is imperative that riders take the proper safety requirements to limit the risk of death and serious bodily injury. These include proper equipment, regular inspections of the motorcycle to ensure it is in good working order, and regular training in safe riding practices.

What will it cost to hire a lawyer after being injured in a motorcycle accident?

You will never pay anything out of pocket to be represented by a motorcycle injury lawyer. If we win your case, we will earn a pre-determined portion of the settlement as payment for the representation.

Hiring a personal injury lawyer is the best investment you can make if you were injured in an accident. The insurance companies and their lawyers will try to pressure you into settling your case for far less than you deserve. We have the knowledge and experience to ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve. Call us at 404-565-1618 for a free, no obligation consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

How long will the process take?

How long your injury claim will last depends on a two main factors. The first is the severity of your injuries and the timeline for your recovery. In most circumstances, we will wait until you are done receiving medical treatment before demanding compensation. As such, the time it takes you to recover from your injuries generally dictates how long your injury claim will last.

The other major factor in determining how long your injury case will last is if the insurance company will agree to a fair settlement. If they refuse to adequately compensate you for your injuries, we will file a lawsuit in our pursuant for justice. We are not afraid to fight for you and we will work tirelessly to ensure that you are compensated for your injuries – no matter how long the process takes.

How are motorcycle accidents different from typical car accidents?

Motorcycle accidents are different from the average car accident. Motorcycle injury victims often suffer from severe and sometimes life-threatening injuries. Sometimes this additional financial exposure with cause insurance companies to deny a claim.

If this happens, we partner with Georgia’s leading accident reconstructionists to ensure that your motorcycle injury claim is preserved. Our experts will analyze and photograph all vehicles involved in your collision so that we can prove that the other driver is responsible for your injuries.

If you or someone you love was injured in a motorcycle accident, we will build your injury claim with maximum compensation in mind. We strategically position motorcycle claims in a manner where the insurance company will almost certainly pay out the policy limits – the maximum settlement available to your under Georgia law.

Call us at (404) 565-1618 for a free consultation regarding your injury claim. We can help you navigate this complex type of injury claim and demand the maximum settlement that you deserve.

Should I settle my motorcycle injury claim or take it to trial?

Whether you should proceed to a trial or settle a case depends on a few variables.

First, how much is the insurance company offering to settle your injury claim? If you are being offered little to nothing to compensate you for your injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, it is a pretty easy decision to file suit and proceed towards a trial.

On the other hand, an experienced injury lawyer is typically able to have the insurance company agree to pay the “policy limits” for motorcycle accident. Policy limits are the maximum amount of money available to you under Georgia law. In a case where the policy limits have been tendered, you would not need to pursue a trial.

Whether or not you should resolve your injury claim is a fact-specific question that you should discuss with an injury lawyer. Call us for a free, no obligation consultation at (404) 565-1618 to discuss the specific facts of your case.

What if I cannot afford my medical treatment after a motorcycle accident?

If you are injured in an motorcycle accident, you will likely need immediate medical treatment to address your injuries. A motorcycle accident lawyer can help you receive the medical treatment that you need even if cannot afford your necessary medical care.

If left untreated, your injures received in a motorcycle accident can ruin your future. You may find yourself unable to work and perform normal daily activities. You do not have to live in constant, debilitating pain. Do not let a negligent driver unnecessarily impact the rest of your life.

A motorcycle injury lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve and will also ensure you receive the medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries.

Lawyer Jason McLendon partners with numerous doctors and chiropractors all over the State of Georgia. These relationships will ensure that you get the medical treatment you need after being the victim of an accident. Even if you do not have health insurance, we can help. The medical providers we partner with will patiently wait to be paid until after your case is settled for the amount that you deserve.

Many personal injury lawyers will not take the time to make sure that you recover from your injuries. Our law firm mission is to be a partner with motorcycle accident victims. Our passion is to fight for justice for every injured rider. We are so confident in our work that If we do not win your case, you do not have to pay for our legal representation.

Call us at (404) 565-1618 to schedule a free consultation where we will discuss your motorcycle injury claim with an personal injury lawyer.