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 negligence or misconduct by another, an attorney experienced in dealing with motorcycle injury cases 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 decide to pursue legal action, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible for review of your situation. There are deadlines called statutes of limitation, set by laws which regulate the filing of lawsuits which vary state by state. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury and feel that negligence or misconduct was involved, you should not delay in contacting an attorney. If the statute of limitations expires, your right to pursue a claim may be forever barred.

About fees

Casey Gerry attorneys agree to be paid only if the client's case is resolved successfully, either by settlement out of court or by a judgment following a court proceeding. Casey Gerry's attorney then receives a percentage of the final amount recovered. This fee arrangement is helpful for most people who have suffered a serious motorcycle injury because it does not require the person who has been injured 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 that handles 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.