It’s not much of a ‘street fight’: your bike and helmet versus six tons of SUV steel. That’s why motorcycle accidents are, almost without exception, serious. And why these cases call for lawyers who are, also without exception, serious. Choose a motorcycle accident lawyer who can level the playing field between you and the big insurance companies. Choose Rutter Mills.
Motorcycle Injury Lawyers
When you are involved in a motorcycle wreck, it’s serious. You need a team led by top-rated motorcycle accident attorneys to make sure your rights are being protected. At Rutter Mills, we understand the passion bikers have for their bikes and their fellow riders. We know because we ride too. We also know the impact of your accident may change your life and we’re not afraid to take on the big insurance companies to ensure you get the money you and your family deserve to get back on the road to recovery.
Injuries from a motorcycle accident can be devastating. Your first priority should be getting the medical treatment you need. When getting that care, be sure to use your medical insurance if you have it. The other drivers may contact you right away following an accident. Don’t take their call. Speak with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney first.
Do NOT post about your accident on social media. Posting about your accident, injuries or treatment can be harmful to your claim. Any social posts following an accident may be introduced as evidence later on. It’s best to speak with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney who can offer guidelines about social posts.
If you can, use your phone to take multiple photographs of the accident scene from several angles. That could help our investigative team later on when looking for witnesses and recreating driving conditions. We will also retrieve footage from traffic cameras and local businesses, even other vehicles.
If you are able, get names and contact information from any witnesses. Write down license plate numbers for any cars that may have been in view or stopped to help. Passersby will often leave before the police can get to the scene, making it difficult to track down later on.
Always call the police after a motorcycle accident. They will be able to provide you with an accident report number our team can retrieve during the investigation process. The police may also make an initial determination about who was at fault. Make note of any tickets, or citations the other driver is issued.
You will need to report the accident to your insurance company. You will give them basic details like the time and location, along with any insurance info from the other driver and the police report number. We recommend you do not speak with the other driver’s insurance company until you have consulted a local motorcycle accident lawyer.
Recovering After An Accident
As one of the remaining states that follow contributory negligence rules, Virginia law states that if you were even partially to blame for a car accident or motorcycle accident, you can not recover any damages. The first thing the other drivers insurance company, or even your own, will do is try to blame you as the rider. The motorcycle accident attorneys know that because they used to work for the insurance companies. They know how they operate.
If they can’t find fault in the rider, their next tactic is to try and settle claims quickly. You might get a phone call or offer letter very soon after your accident for an amount that may seem fair to you. Don’t sign it. You should consult with an experienced bike accident attorney first. It doesn’t cost you anything to find out if the offer they’re making you is fair compensation for the trauma you have endured. Contact the motorcycle and car accident attorneys at Rutter Mills today.
Motorcycle riders are at a steep disadvantage when a careless driver or a distracted driver causes a collision with them. Motorcycle wrecks are almost always serious, but when someone looses their life in a fatal accident, the impacts are catastrophic to their loved ones. When another driver’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct causes a fatal traffic accident, surviving family members can recover compensation in civil court.
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If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.
A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward.
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