If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident in the state of California, and the accident wasn’t your fault, then it’s likely an insurance adjustor is offering you a settlement. You may wonder why you’d hire a personal injury attorney if the insurance company is already offering you damages. The truth is pretty simple: You want to work with a motorcycle accident attorney. Read on to learn why and then reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
You have rights – do you know them?
After your accident, it’s essential that you understand your legal rights. Remember that all insurance companies have a single purpose: Making money. As a result, they’re looking to save their company money and are not going to offer you the full value of your case right off the bat. They want it settled quickly and for a low amount. This is why you should always speak to a personal injury attorney before signing anything.
Choose an experienced attorney
Not all personal injury attorneys are created equally. You want an attorney with experience who will be dedicated to ensuring that you’re fairly compensated for your injuries. You want an attorney who knows how to negotiate and will aggressively fight for you. You want to work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. With experience both in negotiations and taking cases to court, Attorney Vargas will use all of his experience and skill to fight on your side.
Most settlements will include both economic and non-economic damages
Every motorcycle accident case is different, but in most situations you’ll be eligible for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages, which are sometimes referred to as Special Damages, include are actual costs that are the result of someone else acting negligently. Examples of economic damages include:
- Past medical bills
- Estimates for future medical bills associated with the injury
- Property loss (including damage to your vehicle)
- Lost wages
- Loss of household service
- Loss of earnings
- The costs of the need for assistive devices and / or special transportation
Then there are non-economic damages, which also known as General Damages. These are no quantifiable and include things like your pain and suffering, inability to continue performing specific functions, mental anguish, disfigurement, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident and want to file a wrongful death case, then you may be eligible for damages related to loss of consortium, which refers to the loss of affection, moral support, love, comfort, companionship, etc.
Our expert witnesses will work to prove your case
Of course, we can’t just walk into court and tell the judge your side of the story and expect to get what you deserve. Instead, we must work to prove your case. We’ll do this in a variety of ways, including working with expert witnesses, economists, and medical professionals. We know how serious this case is. We take it seriously. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 today to learn more about your options.
