Motorcycles are a fun and inexpensive way to travel. Unfortunately, they are also often involved in serious accidents. If you have been hurt in a crash, contact a Framingham motorcycle accident lawyer for help getting the compensation you deserve.
The personal injury attorneys at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. are here to help. We could review your insurance claim and help you gather the evidence you need to get the settlement you deserve for your injuries. Your initial consultation is free.
Motorcycle accidents can be catastrophic because a motorcycle provides no additional protection to the rider. Cars have crumple zones, airbags, and seat belts. Motorbike riders have helmets and nothing more.
The first step after a crash is to seek medical treatment. Even if you do not think you are badly hurt, some injuries—especially head injuries, internal trauma, and spinal cord injuries—can take time to develop. Even if the first responders clear you at the scene, you should always see your own doctor.
To help improve your insurance claim, you should also:
Your attorney could explain how this information should be included with your claim to help improve your settlement chances after a motorbike accident in Framingham.
Massachusetts is a no-fault state, meaning your insurance company will pay your claims regardless of who was responsible for the wreck. However, after an accident, insurers may offer victims the lowest settlement they can and hope the victim accepts.
If your own insurance will not cover the full cost of your injuries, you need to file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company. That is when you need help from a motorcycle accident attorney.
To make a claim against the other driver in a Framingham motorcycle crash, your lawyer could help you gather additional evidence and show that the driver was negligent or careless when the accident occurred. Evidence may include your medical records, statements from the witnesses and first responders, and expert witness testimony.
After an accident, insurance companies want to offer victims the minimum compensation possible. They may offer a settlement for your medical bills that seems adequate at the time. At Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., we negotiate with the insurers to make sure you get all the compensation you deserve. This may include economic damages such as:
You may also be able to recover non-economic damages. These are non-monetary effects such as pain and suffering or emotional trauma, loss of quality of life, and loss of consortium and companionship.
The purpose of legal action is to help you move forward with your life. Although money cannot undo the harm you have suffered, you are entitled to payment for your injuries and property damage. An attorney could help guide you through the legal process after a motorbike wreck in Framingham.
If you have been involved in a motorbike wreck, contact a Framingham motorcycle accident lawyer at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. We could give you the legal assistance you need when dealing with insurance companies and their attorneys.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so there is no cost to you until we settle or win your case. Call us today for your confidential case review.
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