subject: Hiring A Great Motorcycle Accident Lawyer [print this page] While motorcycle accident cases have similarities to normal auto accident claims, there are unique factors that require a certain type of attorney. One of the most important decisions you will have to make about your case is which attorney you will hire, but this is not an easy thing to do by any means. Due to the unique circumstances and lingo involved in motorcycle injury cases, you need a lawyer with specific experience. Here are two of the most important traits to look for when choosing a lawyer for your case:
Experience Fighting Motorcycle Cases. For the most part, juries come into motorcycle accident cases with a bias against the motorcyclist. The insurance companies know this, and will try to make liability an issue if the case goes to court. To level the playing field against this strategy, you need to have a savvy lawyer with experience fighting motorcycle accident cases. It is important for the lawyer to make your side of the story and the facts involved as clear as possible for the jury. Another unique aspect of motorcycle cases are the damages involved. Injuries tend to be much more substantial, as is the pain and suffering that comes with them. To find an attorney with the experience you need, first you should narrow it down to those who specialize in personal injury cases. After you have done that, you can narrow the search even further by researching lawyers in your area online. When you schedule a meeting with one of them, be sure to ask about their experience in motorcycle accident cases.
Experience on a Motorcycle. You need a lawyer who understands exactly what you are going through. This means someone who has experience on a motorcycle and knows the thrills and fear that come along with riding one. I have no doubt that my many years of riding a motorcycle have made me better prepared to represent motorcycle accident victims. I can paint a better picture to the insurance companies and jury because I know what it feels like to be on a motorcycle. Certain lingo is specific to motorcycles, so it is critical for your lawyer to understand what it means and how to use it. An attorney that has experience on a motorcycle can sympathize with what you are going through and use their knowledge to get you the money you deserve.
