Motorcycle Accident lawyers in Kansas City

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The value of your case can depend on a variety of factors. Some of these factors include:

• (1) the severity of your injuries;
• (2) the amount of medical expenses you have incurred as a result of your injuries;
• (3) the amount of medical treatment you will need in the future as a result of your injuries;
• (4) whether you have lost income or will lose income in the future as a result of your injuries, and/or,
• (5) the degree of fault each involved driver in the accident bears.

After we have conducted a preliminary investigation, Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader can provide you with a better estimate of what your motorcycle accident case might be worth.

Motorcycle accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. A few examples include:

• excessive speed;
• failing to yield the right of way;
• failure to keep a careful lookout;
• distracted driving;
• driver intoxication;
• following too closely;
• crossing the centerline or improper passing; and/or,
• failure to obey traffic signals.

In any motorcycle accident case, it is essential to answer the question of “why” the crash occurred. The motorcycle lawyers at Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader are skilled at determining the root cause of an accident.

• Check yourself for injuries. If you are injured, call 911 or ask someone else to.
• If you are able, check on the condition of your passengers and call 911 if any of your passengers are injured.
• Get to safety.
• Wait for help to arrive.
• If you can do so safely, document the scene. Take photographs or videos on your phone of the damage or any evidence that shows what happened. Do not put yourself in danger in order to get good photographs or videos.
• Cooperate with police and medical personnel when they arrive.
• If you are able, exchange insurance information with any other drivers involved.
• If you are seriously injured, retain a lawyer to evaluate your case.
• Let your lawyer deal with your insurance company and the insurance companies for any other involved drivers.

Each state has what is called a “statute of limitation” for different types of lawsuits.  A statute of limitation operates in a way that if a claim or a lawsuit is not filed in the appropriate court within the time specified by law, any potential claims may be dismissed and forever barred regardless of their merits. This means that an injured party would no longer be able to recover damages under the law.  These deadlines can range from anywhere from 1 to 20 years depending on the type of claim, the nature and place of the injury, the parties involved, and even the age of the injured party.  There are several exceptions that may apply depending on the circumstances of the claim.

Based on the legal complexities surrounding statutes of limitation, you may want to involve the experienced motorcycle lawyers at Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader to discuss your rights, identify the applicable time period to file your claim, and ensure your lawsuit is timely filed in the proper court.

Additionally, your insurance policy may contain provisions or clauses requiring you to notify the insurance company of your potential claim.  If you do not comply with the terms of the policy and properly notify the insurance company, you may forfeit the ability to make a claim or recover under the policy.  The attorneys at Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader understand how these provisions operate and how to properly notify insurance companies to maximize our clients’ potential recovery.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, absolutely. With many motorcycle accident cases, time is of the essence. Evidence at the scene and with the involved vehicles and drivers needs to be preserved and documented. Sometimes it may be necessary to involve an expert at this stage so the events can be reconstructed using the physical evidence. A lawyer experienced in motorcycle accident cases can get the necessary investigation underway to ensure the evidentiary foundation for your case is strong.

Additionally, a lawyer’s involvement can maximize the value of your case. Insurance companies know that the involvement of a lawyer should lead to a complete understanding of the insurance coverage available, the possibility of a lawsuit being filed, and defense costs being incurred. The involvement of an experienced and respected law firm like Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader will add additional weight to your motorcycle accident case and help maximize your recovery.

Generally speaking, the law allows plaintiffs to recover two broad categories of damages: (1) economic damages and (2) non-economic damages. There are several subcategories under each.

Economic damages include things like your past and future medical bills, lost wages, and the costs of household duties you can no longer perform. You can think of economic damages as any out-of-pocket expenses you have had to pay because of the accident.

Non-economic damages compensate injured persons for losses such as pain, suffering, mental anxiety or distress. Some states place “damage caps” on these types of damages, which limit the amount of money a plaintiff can recover for these losses.

You want a law firm that is able and willing to devote the time, resources and expertise necessary to fully maximize the value of your motorcycle accident case. Some of the questions you should ask any firm you are considering handling your motorcycle accident case include:

   (1) how many cases is your firm handling at this time;

   (2) will a lawyer be the primary person working on my case;

   (3) who will be the primary point of contact for my case?

We work on a contingent fee basis. This means we front all of the litigation expenses and only recover those expenses and an attorney’s fee if we successfully generate a recovery for you. Our fee is a percentage of any total recovery on the case. We will discuss a percentage appropriate to your case at the initial free consultation.

Motorcycle accidents often result in more severe injuries compared to car accidents due to the lack of protective features available to motorcyclists, such as airbags, seatbelts, and a metal frame. As a result, motorcyclists are at a higher risk of sustaining serious injuries in an accident, including (but not limited to):

• Road rash
• Broken bones and fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Internal bleeding
• Organ damage
• Burns