Motorcycle Accident Legal Services

Build Your Legal Case After a Motorcycle Accident

People love motorcycles for their sense of freedom. It's just you and the open road. This freedom is impossible to deny. However, it also comes with certain risks. Motorcycle accidents can be devastating. If you've been in an accident, don't wait to get legal support from Murray & Murray LLC.

Motorcycle accidents can cause substantial damage, and they are often more devastating than car accidents. Because motorcyclists have less protection, they are far more likely to die or suffer serious injury. This makes the medical, economic, and emotional toll more pronounced.

You don't have to face it alone. At Murray & Murray LLC, we're experienced with personal injury cases, and we can make sure you get any compensation you are owed. We'll stand up for you to get you a settlement. This settlement can cover many damages you need to move on with life.

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Property damages
• Wrongful death
• Pain and suffering

Punitive damages may also be possible if the other party was grossly negligent. However, punitive damages are only available through the court system. Even so, having a personal injury attorney ready to help you can be a real asset. Get a consultation to see how Murray & Murray LLC can help you.

How to Handle a Motorcycle Accident Case

At Murray & Murray LLC, we are here to fight for you after a motorcycle accident. However, we never want clients to be surprised by the process. It can be a difficult and emotional process going through a personal injury case. We'll be here to support you every step of the way.

First, we need you to avoid talking to the other party's insurance company. The company will probably offer you a settlement, and it may be tempting. However, most people don't realize the actual amount of damages, and too many people accept a lump sum that doesn't come close.

To prevent this, we'll provide you with an accurate estimate of a fair settlement. We don't just make up numbers. We analyze your case and your damages with proven methods. Once we calculate what you deserve, it's easier to understand when to accept a settlement.

In this calculation, we will include pain and suffering. Many insurance companies overlook pain and suffering. In other words, they offer you a settlement that doesn't account for things like depression, shame, PTSD, or other emotional burdens after an accident. These are serious and real elements of your recovery, and at Murray & Murray LLC, we believe they should be compensated.

While you work with us, we also encourage you to avoid recorded statements. These statements can be used against you, and your words can be twisted to reduce your settlement. Let our team handle all the conversations with the other party to ensure that can't happen.

To that end, we also discourage you from talking about the accident or your recovery on social media. The other party's insurance company can and will use your social media posts as evidence. You are better off keeping these things off the internet.

Finally, you should also reject any cash offers from the other party. We know that you may be struggling after the accident, and that cash may look pretty good. However, you have to look at the bigger picture. A little cash now won't provide the same relief as real compensation later. Motorcycle crashes are deadly, and the damage can permanently change your life. Your settlement should reflect that.

Understanding Fault in Motorcycle Accidents

To win your case, you have to prove that the other party was at fault. Fault is determined in accordance with traffic and state laws. In many cases, it is linked to negligence. Most of the time, motorcycle accidents can be avoided when other drivers are cautious and paying attention.

How do you know if the other driver is at fault? There are many factors to consider, but here are some of the most common scenarios that indicate fault:

• Left-hand turns
• Blind spots
• Speeding
• Texting
• Phone calls
• Dozing at the wheel
• Under the influence
• Traffic violations

In some cases, fault may not be complete. In fact, most accidents include fault on more than one party. You may also be partially to blame. That doesn't mean you aren't entitled to some relief. You may still be eligible for damages even if you are partially at fault in Louisiana. Even if the other party is only 1% responsible, you can get that much in damages. Considering the scope of your recovery, partial compensation is still advised.

Your injuries could include:

• Road rash
• Broken bones
• Internal injuries
• Lacerations
• Traumatic brain injuries

These injuries are real, and they can change your life. You deserve support during your recovery. This is the support that Murray & Murray LLC can provide. We'll make sure you get compensated by accurately assessing fault and making sure other parties are held accountable.

To prove that someone else is to blame, the team at Murray & Murray LLC will do a thorough assessment and investigation of your case. We will:

• Review traffic camera footage
• Subpoena the other party
• Request the police report
• Analyze photographic evidence
• Speak to eyewitnesses

By going over this evidence, we can document all the necessary elements of your case and bolster your proof. This is the best way to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. Big settlements don't happen by accident. They happen with the diligent work of personal injury attorneys like Murray & Murray LLC.

Find the Right Legal Team for Your Case

Is Murray & Murray LLC the right legal team for you? We know that picking the right attorney matters, and we know it can be hard. When considering lawyers, make sure they:

• Have experience with motorcycle cases
• Are not overbooked
• Have a sterling reputation

At Murray & Murray LLC, we can offer you all that and more. We're proud to be a top name in personal injury law in the Baton Rouge, LA area. We have 35 years of experience, and we work doggedly for you. Get a consultation with same-day appointments when you call now!