Personal Injury Law
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Personal Injury Law
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If the accident was caused by the negligent and rash driving of the colliding vehicle, you have a valid claim that you can pursue through our personal injury lawyers. Most such claims are usually settled through negotiations between the personal injury lawyers and the insurance providers. If the negotiations do not make much headway, then you can pursue a civil suit for damages with our personal injury lawyer representing you in the case.
Let us fight for just and fair compensation for you while you recover from your injuries. Take advantage of our ‘No Win, No Fee’ policy and ensure that you are getting the legal support and assistance you need from day one. Connect with our personal injury lawyers today.
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How can a motorcycle accident lawyer help you with the case?
It is crucial that you employ the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure that your claim is not rejected and that you receive the full compensation. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you with the following:
Gathering evidence and building your case:
Your lawyer will act on your behalf to collect all the necessary evidence and documentation, such as police reports, witness statements, CCTV footage, expert testimonies, and medical records, all of which will be helpful to prove your claim during the negotiations and in court, if needed.
Negotiating on your behalf:
It is best to let your lawyer negotiate with the insurance provider and their lawyers. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer will know that insurance providers are likely to downplay your injuries and initially offer a low amount as compensation, citing various factors.
Ensuring the maximum compensation:
Your lawyer will know how much you are entitled to as per the law and will fight on your behalf to ensure that you receive the full amount.
Legal representation:
If the negotiations are not fruitful, then it might become necessary to pursue litigation to resolve this matter. If so, your lawyer will provide you with legal representation in court.
How We Can Help
Contact our personal injury lawyers for the speedy resolution of your motorcycle accident claim. Schedule an appointment with our personal injury team today.
Frequently Asked Questions
I was not wearing my helmet during the collision. Will my personal injury claim be rejected?
Not likely. While the outcome will vary from case to case, it is unlikely that your claim will be rejected solely based on your failure to wear the helmet. Under Canadian law, this will fall under the category of contributory negligence. This means that by failing to wear the helmet as mandated by law, you are partially liable for your injuries sustained in the accident. There are guidelines available to the court to calculate the proportion of liability among the parties involved in such cases. To give you an example, this means that if the court finds that you were 30% negligent in causing the accident, you will only receive 70% of the final compensation amount.
What are my options when the driver of the other vehicle is uninsured?
It is best to consult your personal injury lawyer on your available options in such cases.
- Even when the other driver is uninsured, you can still pursue your compensation claim with your insurance provider. The same rule applies in a hit-and-run case, where the identity of the driver remains unknown.
Many provinces have also set up funds for relief in cases where both parties are uninsured. A good example is the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund in Ontario.
Will my insurance premium rates go up because of the personal injury claim?
This will happen only if you were fully or partially liable for the accident. If you were the victim of an accident caused by someone else and you were not at fault, your insurance premiums should stay the same. So, you should not hesitate to file the personal injury claim, worrying about how it might affect your future insurance premium rates.
Since I cannot afford a personal injury lawyer, can I file the motorcycle accident claim without one?
It is highly advisable that you pursue such matters through a qualified lawyer. Timely guidance from an experienced personal injury lawyer will ensure that your genuine claim will not be rejected and that you receive the maximum amount as per the law. Without a capable lawyer negotiating on your behalf, the insurance provider is likely to attempt to reduce your compensation as much as possible. There is also the option of hiring a personal injury lawyer on a contingency fee basis. This means that your lawyer will get paid only when they have successfully helped you win the compensation.
How long do I have to file my personal injury claim?
While there can be some variations across provinces and territories, the general statute of limitations of two years will be applicable in most cases. However, there is the additional requirement to give notice of your intention to file the suit against any government agencies liable for the accident within 10 days. For example, if the accident involved a public transit vehicle owned by the municipality, your notice should reach them within ten days of the accident.
What are my options for compensation in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident?
Obviously, in a hit-and-run case, you are not in a position to sue the at-fault party for damages since their identity remains unknown at least for the time being. In such cases, the best option for you is to apply for no-fault accident benefits under your own insurance policy. As the name suggests, there is no need to establish liability in a no-fault accident benefits claim. A good example is the Statute Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) in Ontario, which makes the accident benefits available to the victims regardless of who caused the accident.
