Determining the average settlement for motorcycle accidents in Colorado can be difficult because there is no single record of all settlements. Plus, any experienced lawyer will tell you that having an average settlement figure would do you no good. The value of each settlement depends on a rider’s unique losses and the accident’s circumstances.
Rather than worrying about averages, find out the fair value of your settlement. Let a Colorado motorcycle accident lawyer review your case, determine all the losses you’ve suffered, and fight for the settlement you deserve.
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Tell us about your caseDamages That Every Colorado Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Considers
The value of motorcycle accident claims hinges upon several factors—from your share of the fault for the crash to the nature of the victim’s injuries. Ultimately, the total value of your case will depend on the specific value of each of your damages.
Damages that lawyers often include in injured riders’ cases include:
- Healthcare costs, as injured riders often need emergency services, and their severe injuries may require many months of medical care.
- Lost income and other professional damages like diminished earning capacity, unearned bonuses and promotions, and a downward trajectory in your career.
- Pain and suffering, which is a legal term that often refers to physical pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, scarring and disfigurement, and other challenges that injured riders face.
- Motorcycle repairs and other property-related costs like replacing a totaled bike and securing temporary transportation.
- Disability-related harm, such as the cost of medical equipment, caregiver services, rehabilitation, and updates to your home (such as ramps).
Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries. In such cases, family members may need to change their lives drastically to help care for the injured rider. Your personal injury attorney will account for all these considerations.
Colorado Wrongful Death Attorneys Represent Those Affected by Fatal Accidents
The National Safety Council (NSC) outlines how motorcycle riders are overrepresented in fatal collisions. Grieving loved ones always deserve justice, and they frequently turn to motorcycle accident lawyers to ensure they receive it.
Some of the losses that may comprise a fatal motorcycle accident case include:
- The family’s overwhelming grief
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical costs related to the accident
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of the decedent’s financial support for loved ones
- Loss of the decedent’s services to their household
Determining pain and suffering damages is critical to any wrongful death claim. Thus, a wrongful death lawyer’s ability to calculate pain and suffering accurately, as well as other damages, may prove priceless.
How Colorado Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Secure Fair Settlements
Motorcycle accident victims often turn to Colorado personal injury attorneys for the following:
- Comprehensive legal services
- Guidance on securing compensation
- The exchange of ideas
- Legal resources
- Support during a troubling period in their lives
A lawyer’s help is all-encompassing, and their greater mission is securing fair compensation for those negatively affected by motorcycle accidents. Here are some specific steps your Colorado motorcycle crash lawyer might take.
Proving Who Caused the Accident
Determining who is at fault for the accident is an early and pivotal step in the case. Your lawyer may use information in the police report, traffic camera footage, and eyewitness accounts to prove fault.
This step is crucial to your claim, so your lawyer will immediately begin their investigation to counter an insurance adjuster’s accusation that you caused the crash.
Making a Detailed Record of Your Damages
Motorcycle accident lawyers tell the story of their clients’ hardship using:
- Medical records and bills
- Expert testimony (mental health service providers can be beneficial)
- Invoices for temporary transportation, bike repairs, and other expenses
- The rider’s testimony about how the accident affected them
Trust that your attorney will create a clear picture of how much harm the negligent parties have caused you.
Fighting for a Fair Settlement
Your attorney will use the evidence file they’ve collected to steer negotiation sessions with liable parties. At some point, they may explain that liable parties seem intent on not paying you fair compensation, meaning you might have to file a lawsuit to get the money you need and deserve.
However, your lawyer will continue to negotiate even after filing suit, but if the liable parties still don’t offer adequate compensation, you might have to go to trial.
Is It a Certainty That My Motorcycle Accident Case in Colorado Will Settle?
No, it’s not sure that your motorcycle accident case will settle. Some factors that may prevent a settlement include:
- Your lawyer’s insistence that you receive all the compensation you deserve (this is a good thing)
- Liable parties not accepting their responsibility for your damages
- Liable parties disagreeing on how much fault for the crash is theirs
- Liable parties disputing the monetary value of your losses
- Liable parties negotiating in bad faith
Statistically, settling is the most likely outcome for your case. Relatively few cases go to trial. That said, you should look for a Colorado motorcycle accident lawyer with a proven trial record that shows they are willing to fight.
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Tell us about your caseHow do I Select the Right Motorcycle Accident Attorney for My Case in Colorado?
Seek an attorney who:
- Understands the relevant motorcycle laws in Colorado
- Has a proven record of securing significant compensation for riders
- Has earned the admiration of former clients
- Resonates with you during the free consultation
Relying on objective criteria and your instincts, you will know the right firm when you find it.
Call Matlin Injury Law Today for Your Free Consultation About Hiring a Colorado Motorcycle Collision Lawyer
Matlin Injury Law is a law firm that goes to the mat for injured riders and victims affected by fatal motorcycle accidents. We’re sure you’ll appreciate our reputation for efficiently obtaining substantial settlements for clients, and we are ready to fight to get you more money faster.
Call Matlin Injury Law today for your free consultation about hiring a Colorado motorcycle accident lawyer.
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