Important Reasons To Hire A Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Have you recently been in an accident while riding your motorcycle? Are you now confused about what steps need to be taken so that you get compensated for your injuries and the damage to your motorcycle? Being in an accident can be confusing for anyone, especially if you've been injured in the process. Fortunately, an attorney can help you to sort everything out. If you're unsure if a lawyer can help you, here are some of the more important reasons why you should hire one:

No money up front: One reason why many people hesitate to hire a lawyer of any kind is that they don't have the money available to pay for one outright. But with a motorcycle accident lawyer, that's not a concern. Unlike some types of lawyers, this type usually works on a contingency fee basis. You'll pay nothing up front and will only have to pay the attorney if he or she wins your case. Depending on the lawyer and the law firm invested, the percentage rate can vary. However, you should owe no more than a third of whatever settlement that your lawyer is able to get for you.

More money: An insurance company may not take a person who is representing themselves seriously. They may often assume that you have no idea how the law works and, in many cases, they're often right about that. They might try to pressure you into accepting a tiny settlement either by claiming that's all you're legally entitled to or by wording the offer in such a way that you think you've got no choice but to accept. When you have a motorcycle accident lawyer, all such communication must go through him or her. Because he or she has been trained in legal matters, your attorney will be able to break down the legal wording of any settlement offers, allowing you to decide whether accepting the offer or going to court is going to be worth it for you. By not being fooled by low settlement offers, your lawyer should be able to get you more money than you'd be able to get on your own.

Less hassle: When you are representing yourself, you have to take care of everything. This may mean calling the insurance company nearly every day to try to track down a form that was supposed to be sent but that you haven't yet been able to obtain. You might also get frequent calls from one or both insurance companies, urging you to accept whatever they're offering you. If you're trying to concentrate on getting better, you may even be tempted to accept these offers so that the calls stop. But when you hire a motorcycle accident lawyer, he or she will handle all of this for you. Instead of spending half your day on the phone, you can concentrate on whatever you need to get better. 

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