Houston Motorcycle Accident Attorney

What is a motorcycle accident claim worth?

There are many factors that contribute to how much you can expect to be compensated in a motorcycle accident.  First and foremost is determining fault.  This will be the determining factor in who gets sued for damages.  When it comes to damages, they are in three broad categories:

• Special Damages are those actual out of pocket expenses you are accruing such as medical bills, costs to repair your motorcycle or cost to replace your motorcycle in the event of total loss.
• Lost wages are those you can be compensated for because you cannot return to work due to a physical or mental disability
• Pain and suffering, although vague, can be determined by an experienced personal injury attorney and includes emotional distress, loss of enjoyment in life and other considerations.

What is I was at fault in the car accident?

Do not automatically assume the accident was completely your fault.  Texas has “comparative fault” which may assign some degree of fault to the other driver or drivers.  If that is the case, then you may be entitled to some recovery.  Comparative fault is tricky and its best that you seek the advice of a personal injury attorney to assist you in this case.

Should I accept a settlement offer from the insurance company?

Unfortunately, insurance companies have a conflict of interest in terms of who’s interest they have at heart.  Insurance carriers tend to look at their bottom line when it comes to payouts.  Insurance policies typically have maximums but insurance carriers will try to minimize their payouts.  As such if an insurance company offers you a settlement, then first seek the advice of a personal injury attorney.  When you accept a settlement check, you absolve them of any future liability.  You may not have considered other out of pocket expenses that you will not be able to be compensated for.