An Overview of Georgia Motorcycle Accident Law
Have you been injured in a motorcycle accident? ---
The Georgia personal injury attorneys at Speaker Law Firm are avid motorcyclists and understand the complexities that go with defending those who are injured in motorcycle accidents from the insurance companies. At various Bike Weeks and weekend gatherings, or just up in the North Georgia mountains, you will find Theodore Speaker on his Harley Davidson Road King and Andrew Speaker on his Harley Davidson Fat Boy. The Speaker Law Firm is particularly concerned with the safety of riders and the need of the injured motorcyclist to get fair and just compensation for their injuries.
We know how to maximize your motorcycle accident case.
The fact is that motorcycle riders face unique dangers and challenges. Very often when a motorcycle accident occurs it involves injuries that are far more serious than the average auto accident. We not only understand the unique characteristics and riding issues that come with motorcycles from personal experience, but we also retain the necessary experts in order to convey all this information to the jury.
Statistically, motorcycle accidents are usually the fault of the other driver. This is because it can be difficult to see a motorcycle on the road. This does not mean that it's your fault; the other drivers on the road have a duty to operate with care.
Motorcycle accidents can be especially bad due to the seriousness of the injuries that often arise. A good personal injury lawyer will be able to make sure that you are fully compensated for your injuries, looking down the road to take into consideration your future expenses, pain and suffering and other factors, which may entitle you to money.
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As with all of our personal injury cases, it costs you nothing to come in for a free and complementary case evaluation. This consultation will of course be kept in the strictest confidence, and there is absolutely no obligation for us to review your case. If you choose to retain us, and we accept your case, it is most likely that we will represent you in what is called a contingent fee basis. What this basically means is that if we are not able recover money for you, you do not owe us any attorneys fees.
What To Do if You Are in a Motorcycle Accident
If you are in an accident, follow these steps:
• Stay calm; do not leave the scene of an accident.
• Call the police and or medical assistance if someone is injured.
• If the police will not come to the scene, make a police report immediately with the local police department of the city where the accident occurred.
• Seek medical attention if you suspect that you are injured. Often, very serious injuries are not immediately apparent.
• Obtain the following information from the other driver(s) involved in the accident - name, address, phone number, drivers license number (including expiration date), license plate number, registration, and insurance information, including the specific insurance policy number.
• Seek out all witnesses to the accident and get their names, addresses and phone numbers.
• If the owner of the other vehicle involved in the accident is not the same as the driver, you should also obtain the owner's name, address, phone number and insurance information.
• If the driver and/or owner of the other car does not have insurance, you can still file a claim under your own uninsured motorist coverage of your policy (if you have it).
• Do not give a statement to anyone but the police at the scene.
Contact our office to make certain your legal rights are preserved. We offer a free consultation and would be happy to discuss your options with you. This should be done promptly, as you have only a fixed period to make certain legal claims.
Please take the time to review the free Special Report (please link to special report page and delete this) that you can download off our site. Whether you contact our firm or another attorney, we implore you to seek representation and speak with an attorney before discussing your case with the insurance companies. You can contact us today at 404-531-9868 for a free consultation or simply fill out the 100 percent confidential contact form to your left. We thank you for taking the time to visit our Web site and if we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to
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