Every biker knows that even a low-speed motorcycle accident can be serious. Motorcyclists in Cumming suffer severe injuries every year, such as head injuries, spine injuries, broken bones and more. And every motorcyclist knows of someone who lost their life on the road. Unfortunately, neither the insurance system nor other motorists understand how deeply a single accident can impact a life. If you or your loved one were injured, do not face your claim alone. Take the time to talk to a Cumming motorcycle accident lawyer.

Let us help you. We have assembled some of the top-performing, most respected motorcycle attorneys in the state. Our legal team has proven their ability to win cases for motorcyclists in the Cumming area and statewide—with over 20 years of experience. And we understand firsthand what families go through when a loved one suffers a motorcycle accident.

Let us give you a FREE consultation—and help you make decisions that will get you the money you deserve. Call us at (404) 341-6555 or fill out the form to the right to get your free consultation today.

What should I know if I’ve been in a motorcycle accident?

Every case is different, but there are some things you can expect in just about any motorcycle accident. And, unfortunately, the process doesn’t necessarily get easier in the days or weeks after you’re first injured. At each step, you need to be looking out for your rights, your health, and your ability to get the full amount you need from insurance.

Here’s what you need to know:

You may be blamed or face stereotypes about bikers. Insurance companies are in the business of making profit. If they have a way to deny or underpay your claim, they will use it whether it’s accurate or not. Since accident claims in Georgia are based on fault, it’s in their best interest to treat you as a reckless hellion and an aggressive driver—even if that’s not accurate at all. A lawyer can put together hard evidence and base your claim on facts, not accusations.
People will misrepresent how the accident happened. It’s not just the insurance company that takes this approach. If your accident involved a collision with another vehicle, chances are good that the other driver has no understanding of what it’s like to be on a bike or how much room bikers need on the road. They may misinterpret the accident as your fault even if it wasn’t.
It pays to get the care you need as soon as possible. The biggest dilemma for many motorcycle accident victims is how to pay for the treatment you need to get better. Some patients even put off scheduling procedures out of fear about the money. But insurance money can take months to arrive. We firmly believe that you have the right to get the care you need, when you need it—and this can also help prevent your condition from getting worse.In many cases, you may be able to get treatment immediately and delay off out-of-pocket costs until insurance pays out. Talk to a lawyer to see if this would apply to your case and to get help setting it up.
The insurance company will seek to use your words against you. After your accident, you and your family will get phone calls from the insurer. Be very careful—the person on the other end has years of experience getting victims to say something that turns their case against them. The best thing you can say is, “You need to talk to my lawyer,” followed by giving them a contact person at a law firm. The sooner you have a lawyer shielding you, the better.
An initial offer from the insurer is almost never enough for the full care you need. What could be better than receiving a much-needed check just a week or two after your accident? Nothing, unless the check turns out to cover only your immediate costs—and falls far short of the full cost of long-term care. Patients rarely know up front how much their accident will cost them over 12 months, and insurers capitalize on this. The check that seems big now may not be enough. Always get a professional opinion.

Don’t sign away your rights. Talking to a lawyer costs you nothing and could make a difference of tens of thousands of dollars in your case—or more.

My loved one died in a motorcycle accident. What can I do?

This is one of the hardest experiences a family can go through. It’s a painful, unexpected event and it can leave you with both heartbreak and big financial questions.

Under Georgia law, close family members are able to recover money on behalf of a deceased loved one. This is known as a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death claims work similarly to motorcycle claims in some ways, but are very different in others:

Wrongful death claims can be brought forward by the closest relative, meaning the spouse, child, or parent of the deceased, in that order. If there is no surviving spouse, child or parent, the claim can be brought by the person’s estate.
It’s just as important to prove fault in a wrongful death claim—the insurer may try to deny the claim if they can raise questions about fault in the accident.
You can recover many of the same expenses as the victim themselves could, including medical costs.
In addition, you can also recover money for both the financial impact and the emotional impact of losing a member of your family.
Final expenses, such as funeral costs, can also be included.

This is the hardest kind of claim for a family to navigate alone. Not only is the claim itself complex, but it’s an incredibly painful subject during a very difficult time. If you’ve lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you need to look for a lawyer who truly cares about victims and their families, and is compassionate in dealing with your case. We’re here for you—let us help.

Talk to a Cumming Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Free

We believe in making it risk-free for families to get the help they need. We charge you nothing, ever, if we can’t recover money for you. And no matter what, we give you a FREE consultation to come in and get the advice you need. Don’t face the insurance companies alone. Call us at (404) 341-6555 or fill out the form to the right to get your free consultation today.