A motorcycle accident is almost always a traumatic event, but the initial shock, fear, and pain of a collision is often eclipsed by the hardships in the months that follow. From exorbitant medical bills to debilitating limitations, recovering from a serious injury can feel overwhelming. While there’s no amount of money that can erase your memories of this harrowing experience, securing compensation to cover your accident-related expenses can help you pick up the pieces in the wake of an accident. In this article, we explore a few of the types of damages you may be able to recover by filing a personal injury claim.
1.Medical Expenses
Bikers have little protection against crash forces in a wreck, increasing their risk of suffering a catastrophic injury. However, even minor wounds and conditions can lead to considerable medical expenses and lengthy recovery times.
Thankfully, many of the costs associated with treating your injuries may be recoverable. Such expenses may include lab tests, hospital stays, ambulance trips, doctor’s visits, consultations with specialists, prescription drugs, physical therapy sessions, and many other types of healthcare interventions. To make sure you have a trail of paperwork to demonstrate such losses, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible after the accident. Delaying a diagnosis could lead to disputes over causation or failure to mitigate damages.
2. Repair Bills
If your motorcycle was damaged in the accident, the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle could be factored into your settlement. Compensation for repairs can also include any other personal property that was also damaged in the incident, such as your helmet and other belongings.
3. Lost Income
Your injuries may have sidelined you from work for weeks or even months after the wreck, depriving you and your family of thousands of dollars in wages. Without these funds, you will likely struggle to cover your daily expenses, let alone your medical bills. Fortunately, lost wages are among the many types of damages you can pursue as part of a personal injury claim. You should gather proof to document these losses such as letters from your employer, tax returns, and paystubs.
4. Pain and Suffering
The full impact of a serious accident can’t be measured in only receipts, invoices, and bills. While this documentation tells an important part of the story, it’s not the full story. The pain and suffering associated with an injury can make it difficult to enjoy your life, engage in physical activity, or return to your favorite hobbies. While these intangible effects can be challenging to prove, you have a right to seek compensation for non-economic damages. A skilled personal injury attorney can review your claim to determine whether you have grounds to file for such losses.
Speak to a Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
Injured on the road? You might be able to recover compensation for many of your damages by filing a personal injury claim against the motorist who struck you.
At Hilliard Law, we are intimately familiar with the struggles injury victims face in the wake of a devastating accident, and will treat you with compassion and dignity from the moment you pick up the phone. We’ve helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. To schedule a free case review with a Texas motorcycle accident lawyer, reach out to us today at (361) 882-1612 or by reaching out through our contact page HERE.