{"id":14551,"date":"2022-02-18T06:26:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T11:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=14551"},"modified":"2024-01-18T12:37:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:37:55","slug":"can-i-seek-compensation-for-motorcycle-road-rash-injury","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/can-i-seek-compensation-for-motorcycle-road-rash-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Seek Compensation for a Motorcycle Road Rash Injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone suffering from road rash (or any other motorcycle accident) could seek compensation if the injury was caused by negligence. Motorcycle accidents can lead to high medical costs. Some motorcycle insurance policies offer less coverage than they do for cars. In addition, insurers could blame an accident victim for the collision. Your lawyer can walk you through the confusing settlement process, though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Responsibility for Motorcycle Accident Cases<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the motorcyclist is not guilty of the accident or is not solely responsible, they have the legal right to demand compensation for personal and material damages. Depending on state law, two or more people guilty of the accident could both recover legal compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your car accident lawyer can explain the percentage of fault corresponding to each party and seek damages in your best interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Your Accident Could Have Occurred<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another vehicle driver could have failed to practice careful driving techniques or comply with all traffic regulations for their vehicle. They could have engaged in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring traffic signs and stop lights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intoxicated driving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsy driving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reckless driving, like road rage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailgating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might also have failed to respond to environmental factors like rain, wind, or traffic. They could have changed lanes without <\/span>checking twice for you<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your motorcycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other parties that could be responsible for your accident are municipalities that installed or designed hazardous roads or a trucking company that encouraged their drivers to violate federal rules. You could have been driving on a <\/span>recalled motorcycle<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you didn\u2019t know was hazardous. Our team can explore potentially negligent parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What to Document Following a Motorcycle Accident<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawyer can investigate your accident and secure evidence of your injuries (and their connection to the other party&#8217;s negligence). They can help you collect the necessary documentation for your claim, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographs and videos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical bills from hospitalization, medications, exams, and rehabilitation therapies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair bills to get the motorcycle fixed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Are Motorcycle Accident Road Rash Damages Calculated?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several elements are considered when calculating the compensation owed to the motorcycle accident victim. Among them are how long the affected person takes to recover and the ways road rash has affected the victim&#8217;s life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries from motorcycle accidents can be severe, potentially resulting in lifelong consequences or physical changes like disfigurement or loss of limb. Your legal team can fight for compensation for such an accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Common Injuries That Could Entitle You to Compensatory Damages<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motorcycle drivers and their occupants are exposed to the pavement and other vehicles directly. So, people on motorcycles risk severe damage and injury in accidents. Motorcycle accidents often leave drivers and occupants with severe injuries. These could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone fractures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacerations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organ damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims could also obtain financial compensation for property damage. This could involve the destruction of any objects the victims carried during the accident, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glasses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helmets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telephones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The motorcycle owner can also claim material damage to the motorcycle if it is possible to repair it. In this case, they must provide estimates or invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Road Rash Can Result From Motorcycle Accidents<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other injuries listed in the section above, road rash resulting from a motorcycle accident can be grounds for legal compensation. If you have road rash, more than likely, you sustained other injuries or property damage that the negligent party should pay for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Motorcycle Accidents Without Collision Can Still Qualify a Victim for Damages<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there was no collision during the motorcycle accident, you were injured after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid the collision you could secure compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance companies and lawyers often carefully evaluate the dynamics of the accident. You will need to document your claim well to obtain compensation for damages and injuries suffered. Photographs, videos, and traffic reports are crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Can a Passenger of a Motorcycle Sue the Responsible Party?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if they were not driving at the time of the accident, a motorcycle passenger could request compensation from the guilty party. Legal guidance for passengers who suffer motorcycling accidents could be beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passengers can collect compensation for personal injury. The person responsible for the accident or the insurance company must pay for the passenger&#8217;s treatment until they reach maximum medical improvement. Any losses the motorcycle operator suffered could entitle the passenger if the passenger also suffered those same losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>George Sink Law, P.A. Injury Lawyers Offers Help to Injured Accident Victims<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims of motorcycle accidents could benefit from a lawyer&#8217;s advice regarding this type of accident and the resources of a legal professional. George Sink Injury Lawyers can handle your motorcycle road rash injury claim. We can guide and support you through negotiations with insurance companies or court proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult George Sink Injury Lawyers as you seek compensation for a motorcycle road rash injury. You can request a free case evaluation at <a style=\"white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"tel:(843) 779-1777\">(843) 779-1777<\/a>. Don&#8217;t let road rash stop you from seeking financial compensation and getting back out on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone suffering from road rash (or any other motorcycle accident) could seek compensation if the injury was caused by negligence. Motorcycle accidents can lead to high medical costs. Some motorcycle insurance policies offer less coverage than they do for cars. In addition, insurers could blame an accident victim for the collision. 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