If you or a loved on are in a motorcycle accident in New London, Connecticut, we hope you are OK. Motorcycle accidents are frequently very serious. You will need the help of a motorcycle accident lawyer who knows how to prove a serious injury.
Did you receive medical care? Do you have large medical bills? How are your medical bills getting paid? All of these issues lead many questions. You may be eligible to receive significant compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. To help you achieve a great result, the motorcycle accident lawyers at The Bartinik Law Firm LLC are ready to help you.
Being hurt in a motorcycle crash can be extremely scary, and lead to very serious lasting injuries. We are here to help.
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I AM IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
You have the right to sue the at-fault party for monetary compensation. If the driver was working at the time, then you can also sue the business for whom the defendant was working at the time of the crash. If the negligent driver was drunk, then you might have a claim against the person who served the drunk defendant alcohol. In sum, if you are injured in a motorcycle accident, and the accident was not your fault, then you have the right to sue the negligent parties for monetary compensation for your harms, and losses.
WHO WILL PAY MY MEDICAL BILLS?
Eventually, your medical bills will be paid by the negligent party or their insurance company.
During the time the case is pending, however, your medical bills will be paid by the medical payments policy on your insurance policy, or the defendant’s insurance company. Additionally, if there is no medical payments policy available, then your medical bills will be paid by your health insurance company. If there is no heath insurance available, then you are responsible for your medical bills.
Of course, in the end, when the case is finally concluded, then the defendant, or their insurance company will be responsible for the medical bills.
IF I CAN’T WORK, WHO WILL PAY MY LOST WAGES?
If you can’t work then you will not receive any wages. You can sue the defendant for those lost wages.
Your lost wages will be part of the damages you will claim in your motorcycle accident lawsuit. In the event you receive short term disability benefits, or Workers’ Compensation, then those companies might have to be reimbursed.
WHAT CAN MY MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER RECOVER FOR ME?
You have the right to sue for your harms and losses. All of your harms and losses are recoverable. The law specifically allows you to recover for all losses. Talk with your lawyer about all of the many ways your injuries have affected you. You also have the important right to trial by jury. Instead of the insurance company, the jury will decide the monetary value of your harms, and losses.
WHAT CAN I SUE FOR?
You can sue for compensation for all of your harms and losses. In most cases, you can sue for the following types of damages:
Wrongful death;
Medical bills;
Lost wages;
Personal injuries;
Loss of enjoyment of activities;
Past and future losses.
IS THERE A TIME LIMIT WITHIN WHICH I CAN SUE, OR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS?
There are definitely time limits within which you must file suit. For a motorcycle accident in Connecticut, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident. For certain types of claims, the statute of limitations might be shorter. Therefore, it is crucial for you to consult with a Connecticut motorcycle accident lawyer to confirm the applicable statute of limitations for your case.
If you fail to file suit within the statute of limitations, you will completely lose your rights to sue.
WHAT IF THE OTHER PERSON HAS NO INSURANCE?
If the defendant does not have insurance, or the insurance is insufficient to pay for your losses, then you can bring an underinsured motorist claim against your uninsured motorist company.
DO I NEED A LAWYER?
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER?
Without experienced legal advice from a lawyer, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to successfully handle the following necessary parts of a motorcycle accident case.
A lawyer is necessary to accurately evaluate fair compensation, or a reasonable range of fair compensation for a case. The value of a case is highly subjective. Experienced lawyers can evaluate cases based on their experience. As a result, you need the advice of a lawyer who has handled many cases.
Second, a lawyer is necessary to determine your rights, duties, and responsibilities of the various entities that might claim a lien or rights of subrogation. Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. has given several lectures in the subject to lawyer groups, and continues to do so.
Third, without legal training in the rules of trial practice, civil procedure, and evidence, you cannot possibly take a case to trial.
WHO DOES THE INSURANCE COMPANY REPRESENT?
The insurance adjuster for the defendant does not represent you. They do not owe you a duty of reasonableness, or even truthfulness. Their job is to pay you as little as possible.
SHOULD I SPEAK WITH THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER?
You should not speak with the defendant’s insurance representative unless you have previously consulted with your lawyer for legal advice. Only your lawyer owes you a fiduciary duty.
SHOULD I TALK TO A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER BEFORE YOU ACCEPT THE INSURANCE COMPANY’S LOW OFFER?
You should speak with your lawyer before you sign anything, or accept any offer.
The insurance company will always give you a lowball offer. For most people, that offer is never going to be enough to cover their medical bills, and other accident-related expenses.
WHAT TYPES OF INJURIES ARE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME TO BRING A LAWSUIT?
In some states there are rules that limit lawsuits. In those states you must meet a certain threshold in value before you can bring a case. In Connecticut there is no such rule. Furthermore, there is no rule of thumb about the size of the claim that you must have to make the claim worthwhile.
We frequently work with individuals suffering from many different injuries, including:
- Herniated Discs
- Brain Injuries
- Broken Bones
- Spinal Injuries
- Whiplash
- Burns
- Sprains
- Strains
- Concussions.
Don’t go back and forth with yourself, wondering whether your injuries are “bad enough” to warrant hiring a lawyer. Seek legal advise with a fee consultation.
View our case results page to see case results from personal injury cases we have handled.
Here are two cases we have handled. Click on the links below to see more.
Fell asleep at the wheel in Norwich, CT.
WHERE TO GET HELP?
Our job is to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. We also handle cases in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Florida. Our lawyers can’t heal your injuries, but we hope that we can bring you some justice, and peace of mind after your motorcycle crash.
Your first consultation for a motorcycle accident case is completely free. Call The Bartinik Law Firm LLC at 860-445-8521 to schedule a consultation.
