Cheatham County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Proving Fault

When you’re involved in a motorcycle accident, you should file a police report and notify the insurance company. Each of these parties will be interested in determining who is at fault. Unfortunately, however, it can sometimes be difficult to prove who caused the accident. The police report may be written in such a way that it doesn’t really reflect what happened, making it even more difficult for you to hold the responsible party accountable. Similarly, insurance companies frequently want to say the motorcycle rider did something wrong, like speeding or making illegal maneuvers. That’s why it’s also important to work with a skilled personal injury attorney who is familiar with motorcycle accident cases. You should also make sure to get witness statements, if possible. 

Communicating with Insurance Companies

Ideally, insurance companies will fairly compensate you for any incurred and future expenses related to your accident. Recoverable damages include medical costs, lost wages, diminished earnings, pain and suffering, and property expenses. However, over our many years practicing, we have found that insurance companies are not often on the victim’s side when it comes to getting them the settlement they deserve. They employ a number of tactics to avoid fully compensating motorcycle riders who were hurt in accidents, such as trying to get them to settle early or claim they were partially at fault.