What Should You Do If You Have Been Hurt or Injured in a Motorcycle Crash?

    CHICAGO, IL, May 26, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Have you thought about what to do in the event that you are involved in a serious motorcycle accident? Motorcycle accidents and injuries are normally the most severe amongst motor vehicle accidents. If you are a regular rider, it is a good idea to leave instructions for a friend or loved one if the event that you end up in the hospital and cannot communicate with anyone.

A motorcycle accident and injury attorney can help you navigate the legal system and help you get compensation for your injuries if others were at fault. Oftentimes attorneys are only called after a horrific accident or injury that caused a serious injury or even death to a biker. An experienced accident and personal injury lawyer can help you plan for a motorcycle accident, collision, serious injury or crash.

Estate Planning For Motorcycle Riders
Most biker think they are invincible and do not plan or talk about plans for the end of life - this is especially true amongst younger bike riders. If you are a regular rider, it is a good idea to have an estate plan in place.

Motorcycle Accident Scene
Allow the emergency medical people to thoroughly check you. Sometimes injuries will not appear for hours or even a day or two after an accident. Even if you believe your injuries are minor, you should still have a thorough medical examination.

Some injuries that can occur in a motorcycle accident include; back & spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, broken bones, burns, head, neck & shoulder injuries, internal injuries and road rash.

Recovering Damages After a Motorcycle Accident

Economic Damages - some damages include past medical expenses, future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, replacement or repair of destroyed property (including your bike) and funeral, burial or cremation expenses.

Non-Economic Damages - pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life, loss of companionship, loss of consortium, inconvenience expenses and compensation for scarring and disfigurement.

The personal injury attorneys at Healy Scanlon Law Firm are proud to have obtained verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000.00 for our clients. We have also obtained many multi-million dollar verdicts and judgements for our clients. We have a track record and reputation of success recovering RECORD SETTING JURY VERDICTS / JUDGMENTS for our clients.

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