Motorcycle Injury Litigation

Should you consider legal action?

Motorcyclists who are injured as a result of negligence by another person or by a government entity have the right to compensation for damage to their health, their earning power, and the loss of well being. Compensation may include:

• reimbursement for medical and hospital bills
• rehabilitation costs
• damage to your motorcycle and personal property
• lost wages and earning power
• pain, and other physical distress
• psychological suffering as a consequence of injuries and losses

Many serious injuries to motorcyclists are caused by the negligence or misconduct of another person, corporation or government entity. Issues of product design, product safety, and highway design may have contributed to the motorcycle crash. Negligence is conduct which falls below the standard of care established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risks of harm. Negligence and misconduct can occur in public settings, in which public employees such as law enforcement personnel fail to take sufficient care. Misconduct is improper, or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated or intentional purpose or by obstinate indifference to the consequences of one's acts.

If your motorcycle injury occurred as the result of another person’s negligence or misconduct, a personal injury attorney experienced both in motorcycle injury cases and in negligence and misconduct may be able to achieve a settlement that will recover your medical and rehabilitation costs, both current and future.

In the case of serious injury such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), or spinal cord injury (SCI), the changes in lifestyle, the need for extensive modifications in the home, diminished earning power and long-term care needs may be so extensive that a life planning consultant should be engaged to help calculate needs and costs. Casey Gerry motorcycle accident attorneys work with these consultants and other experts to help secure the best possible settlement for their clients.

If you feel you have a case for legal action, you should talk with an attorney as soon as possible for review of your situation. Deadlines called statutes of limitation regulate the filing of lawsuits and the time limits for filing. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury and feel that negligence or misconduct was involved, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. If the statute of limitations time limit expires, your right to pursue a claim may be forever barred.

About fees

Casey Gerry’s usual agreement with its client in a motorcycle injury case is a contingent fee agreement. This means Casey Gerry will be paid only if the client's case is successful, either by negotiated settlement or a court proceeding and judgment. Casey Gerry receives a percentage of the final amount recovered. Most people with a motorcycle injury or wrongful death case prefer a contingent fee agreement because it does not require the person bringing the case to pay any money up front.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident, you should immediately contact a plaintiff's law firm with extensive experience in motorcycle accidents. When you contact Casey Gerry, one of our experienced San Diego motorcycle accident lawyers will discuss your case with you to help you determine the best way to proceed. Casey Gerry would be pleased to be among those that you interview and would be honored to be the firm you select.