The trouble with a motorcycle accident is that even a small accident can lead to severe injuries. This is because your motorcycle offers you very limited protection and you may fall off of it and suffer more severe injuries. Even if you carefully follow the laws, you can't control what other drivers do and you may need to turn to a motorcycle accident attorney.

The Best Case Scenario

If you are knocked off your motorcycle, the best-case scenario is that you are wearing a helmet and protective clothing. However, you will still likely find yourself with bruises, scrapes, and even a broken bone.

There are various damages available to you even if you suffer from minor injuries. If you have to go to the hospital, you will be entitled to compensation for the ambulance bills and hospital-related expenses. Also, if the accident disrupted your life in any way such as if it prevented you from reaching an event and you ended up losing money, you may be eligible for compensation.

Pain and Suffering

A motorcycle accident can lead to pain and suffering in all sorts of ways. Minor injuries can still be very painful. Also, the experience of being hit by another vehicle can be frightening and traumatic. As a result, you may be required to undergo psychiatric treatment to be able to recover mentally.

You may also suffer from a loss of consortium. This refers to your ability to be intimate with your spouse. If there are any other ways that you have suffered due to your accident, you'll want to ask your attorney about whether this can become a factor in your accident settlement case.

Evidence for a Motorcycle Accident Case

To receive compensation for your injuries, you will need proof that you were not negligent and that the other party was responsible for the accident. For example, the other driver might accuse you of engaging in lane-splitting when this wasn't the case. 

However, the auto insurance provider will act quickly to try to remove evidence from the scene of the accident. The insurance provider will also try to contact you with a settlement amount that is much lower than what your case is worth.

Rather than accepting the settlement offer, contact a motorcycle accident injury attorney immediately. With the help of experts and your attorney's experience with negotiation, you may be able to receive a much higher settlement.