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After a motorcycle accident, an attorney’s team will review your case during your first consultation. You should be prepared to ask about the background of the law firm and whether it has handled similar cases like yours before. You should also inquire about whether you can get compensation, what amount to expect, and who could be liable for your injuries.
Additionally, don’t forget to ask about attorney’s fees and their payment schedule. Here, we’ll go over a few of these essential questions, along with some information to help start you off on the right foot.
Five Questions to Ask an Attorney’s Team After a Motorcycle Accident
Typically, you can expect to speak with a representative with a law firm during your first contact with the firm. During this consultation, you can ask all your initial questions about the case, and the representative can explain if you have a viable case for compensation. Then, if you choose to work with the firm, you can ask your lawyer additional questions throughout the legal process.
During your case review, consider these five questions to ask as you evaluate your legal options.
1. Can This Law Firm Help Me?
Injury attorneys may offer assistance with various types of motorcycle accidents, including impaired driving accidents or hit-and-run incidents. Some law firms may have plenty of experience handling motorcycle accidents, while others may have less experience.
Ask questions about how the law firm is prepared to help you with the unique circumstances of your accident. Do they have experience getting results for people in accident situations like yours? Inquire about how they plan to handle your case.
2. What does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer?
Hiring a lawyer doesn’t typically mean you need to pay immediately. In many cases, the lawyers won’t ask for their fees upfront. Payments are often made on a contingency basis, where the lawyer is paid a fee once you’ve been awarded compensation. These attorney’s fees are usually a percentage of the total amount obtained in compensation. In such cases, both parties agree on the fees in advance.
When you pick a lawyer, make sure you get a copy of the signed document detailing the financial arrangements with your lawyer. Some law firms may decide not to charge you if they can’t get your compensation. Just remember that different law firms may have differing policies, so you’ll want to ask this question upfront.
3. Am I Eligible for Compensation?
If you’re injured due to a motorcycle accident, several factors come into play when it comes to being compensated. If you are not responsible for the accident, there’s a good chance that you could get compensation when you file a claim or civil lawsuit. The party responsible for your injuries may accept liability, paying your medical bills in addition to offering other forms of monetary compensation.
However, some cases proceed to court where the legal system judges the suit. Depending on the outcome of the verdict, you may be awarded compensation at trial. The insurance company of the party responsible for the accident may want to resolve the case as inexpensively and quickly as possible. Personal injury attorneys can help injured victims get money to cover medical bills, missed work, or even pain and suffering through either the insurance claim or lawsuit process.
Ask the law firm’s representatives to discuss how the legal process might work in your case and what forms of compensation you could seek.
4. Who Is Liable for My Injuries?
Liability during a motorcycle accident refers to who is financially responsible for the accident. If you sustain injuries during a motorcycle accident at no fault of your own, the responsible party will likely be liable and may be obligated to compensate you.
If you’ve already received medical care for your injuries when you call the law firm, discuss how your injuries have impacted your life. Ask questions about how you could get help recovering past, present, and future medical bills.
On the other hand, if you are injured and haven’t gotten care, do so promptly. Even if you feel that your injuries aren’t serious, see a medical provider. The paperwork gathered from a doctor’s visit will help your case and prove how your injuries impacted you physically and financially.
5. How Will the Law Firm Stay in Touch Throughout the Case?
Look for lawyers who are prepared to handle client service just as thoroughly as they handle your legal case. After all, motorcycle accidents are stressful enough. You shouldn’t have to wonder about what’s happening with your case or struggle to get answers to your questions when you’re working with a lawyer.
You deserve lots of stress-free time to recover from injuries. Having a lawyer who cares about you and your recovery process can make all the difference in your case. Working with a law firm committed to client service and good communication can go a long way in helping you on your path to recovery.
Finding a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Motorcycle Accident
George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers is available to answer all your questions. Our attorneys can handle every aspect of your case for compensation. Our firm has been practicing for over 40 years and has helped more than 50,000 thousand injury victims in Georgia and South Carolina.¹
Our legal team is always ready to fight for the rights of victims and their families. Call George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers for your free consultation at (843) 779-1777. You can ask our team all your questions about your motorcycle accident during this call.