Motorcycle Accidents
Rock Hill, South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcycle riders are often hit by negligent car and truck drivers who fail to see them at intersections or while changing lanes on the highway. These motorists often claim the motorcyclist was at-fault because they were speeding or recklessly weaving in and out of traffic. This is significant because how fault is apportioned can directly impact the ability to recover damages and the amount you receive.
In South Carolina, if a person is found to be 51% or more at fault, he or she is not eligible to recover damages. Additionally, under South Carolina's modified comparative fault rule, your damages will be reduced by the amount of fault assigned to you. Consequently, if you suffer $100,000 in damages but are found to be 40% at fault, you can only recover 60%, or $60,000 in losses. Due to this modified comparative negligence principle, insurers have a financial incentive to investigate motorcycle accidents and shift all or some of the blame onto motorcycle drivers. It is very important to seek dedicated legal guidance before speaking with an insurance claims adjuster.
At the Jordan Law Firm, we work with investigators and accident reconstruction experts to hold negligent car and truck drivers liable for our client's injuries. Contact our firm to schedule an appointment with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer to discuss your case.
Motorcycle Accidents and Serious Bike Injuries
The personal injury attorneys at the Jordan Law Firm represent motorcyclists who have sustained the following kinds of accident injuries:
- Brain damage
- Head trauma
- Spinal cord injury
- Paraplegia / quadriplegia
- Road burn
- Disfigurement
- Amputations
- Fractures
Determining the Cost of a Motorcycle Accident
In order to accurately quantify the financial impact of our client's injuries, our lawyers consult with medical economists and life care planners when preparing and presenting our cases. Working from established cost data maintained by HMOs and the insurance industry, we take into account the costs associated with emergency room care, hospitalization, physical therapy, medical equipment, reconstructive surgery and lost wages. In some cases, we may even create a day-in-the-life video to demonstrate to jurors how an accident has affected our client's quality of life. We strive to humanize our client's case, putting a face and a family to the accident and technical issues discussed in the courtroom.
Contact Motorcycle Accident / Hit and Run Accident Attorneys at the Jordan Law Firm
An insurance claims adjuster may attempt to contact you. He or she may sound genuinely concerned about your injuries and accident. In reality, claims adjusters are trained to collect information that may help them reduce or deny a claim. By asking you questions and getting you to talk, an insurance agent is really looking for anything that can be used against you at trial should you decide to sue their policy holder.
We can protect your rights and your best interests - contact the motorcycle accident attorneys at the Jordan Law Firm to schedule an appointment and to learn how we can help you.
