Were you injured in a Glynn County, GA, motorcycle accident? If someone else’s negligence caused your accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your financial and personal losses.
Mayfield Law, LLC can help you get the compensation you deserve in Glynn County, Georgia. Our team of experienced Glynn County motorcycle accident attorneys can handle every aspect of your case.
Contact us today at (912) 457-8557 to schedule a free case evaluation with a Glynn County motorcycle accident lawyer.
How Mayfield Law, LLC Can Help After a Motorcycle Accident in Glynn County
Motorcycle accidents are traumatic events that often have long-term impacts on victims. Motorcyclists are vulnerable in a crash and experience serious injuries after even a seemingly minor collision.
Victims face a painful recovery with substantial medical bills and reduced income. If someone else caused your accident, they are likely responsible for your damages. However, getting the compensation you need and deserve after a crash can be hard.
At-fault parties and their insurance companies work hard to avoid liability and minimize claims. Accident victims can get overwhelmed with the process and don’t know what to do to get the compensation they deserve.
Mayfield Law, LLC can navigate the claims process for you and fight to get the money you deserve. Our team is committed to fighting hard for every client and will provide you with personalized legal advice and compassionate support throughout a difficult time in life.
When you hire our Glynn County personal injury attorneys, we’ll:
- Investigate to determine the cause of your accident
- Identify all parties responsible for your accident
- Hire expert witnesses to support your claim
- Review evidence to calculate the value of your claim
- Defend you against claims that you were responsible for your accident
- File a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company
- Negotiate to ensure you get a fair settlement
- If necessary, file a lawsuit and represent you in court
- Handle all administrative tasks and comply with all deadlines
- Keep you updated on the status of your case
Our team will fight hard to get every dollar that you deserve. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won’t pay any attorney fees upfront or out-of-pocket. Our team only gets paid if you get paid through a settlement or verdict.
Call us today at (912) 455-2045 to schedule a free case review with a Glynn County personal injury lawyer.
How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents in Georgia?
The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety publishes traffic safety facts every year. The most recent publication reports traffic data in Georgia from 2022. It shows that in 2022, there were 221 motorcycle fatalities in the state. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year.
From 2021 to 2022, serious injuries also increased by 10%. In 2022, 4,438 motorcyclists were involved in crashes that resulted in 933 serious injuries.
Georgia is growing. There is more traffic on the roads every year. In addition, the number of registered motorcyclists is rising. As a result, motorcycle accidents are increasingly common in Georgia.
How Much Is My Glynn County Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?
In Georgia, the at-fault party is responsible for all damages caused by an accident. This means if someone else’s negligence caused your accident, you can demand compensation from them.
The amount of compensation you’re entitled to after an accident varies significantly from case to case.
Some of the factors that have the biggest impact on the value of cases are:
- The type and severity of your injuries
- Whether or not you’ll make a full recovery
- Whether or not you were partly at fault for the accident
- The impact your injuries have on your ability to work
- Your income before the accident
- The amount of pain and suffering you experienced
- The amount of insurance coverage available
Motorcycle accidents are a type of personal injury claim. No two personal injury claims are the same. To get an estimate of how much your case is worth, you’ll need to discuss your case with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Contact our team today to learn more about how much your motorcycle accident claim is worth.
Common Types of Motorcycle Accidents
Different types of motorcycle accidents lead to different types of injuries and losses.
We see many types of motorcycle crashes in Georgia, including:
- Single-bike accidents
- Left-turn accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Lane-change accidents
Regardless of the type of accident you were in, our team can investigate your case to determine all causes and fight to ensure the at-fault parties are held accountable.
What Causes Most Motorcycle Accidents?
Many different factors cause motorcycle accidents. The unfortunate reality is that driver negligence is the cause of most crashes.
Some of the most common causes of accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Fatigued driving
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Aggressive driving
- Failure to yield
- Failure to comply with a traffic light or traffic sign
- Unsafe lane changes
- Hazardous road conditions
- Dangerous weather conditions
- Defective vehicles or defective parts
Our team will do a thorough investigation of your accident to determine all causes. We’ll gather important evidence including accident reports, police reports, surveillance footage, witness testimony, expert testimony, accident reconstructions, cell phone data, and accident photos.
We’ll ensure all at-fault parties are held accountable. Schedule a free consultation today so we can begin an investigation into your accident.
What Should I Do After a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle crashes are scary and traumatic. Most people are overwhelmed and aren’t sure what to do immediately following their accident. However, the reality is that taking the right actions after an accident can lead to better outcomes.
Take the following steps:
- The first thing to do after an accident is get medical attention. If you need emergency treatment, call 9-1-1. If you don’t need immediate care, go to your healthcare provider as soon as you leave the scene for an evaluation and treatment. Getting prompt medical care will improve your long-term prognosis. It will also provide important documentation for your personal injury case.
- Report the accident to law enforcement. You should always call the police after an accident and stay at the scene until law enforcement arrives and completes a report.
- Exchange information with others involved in the accident. Get the contact information and insurance information of all other drivers involved in the accident.
- Get the contact information for eyewitnesses. If there are any eyewitnesses, get their full name and contact information.
- Take pictures of the accident scene. Before the scene is cleared, take photographs and videos of the scene.
- Contact your insurance company. Regardless of who was responsible for your accident, you should contact your insurance company and let them know you were involved in a crash.
Contact a personal injury lawyer. The lawyer can evaluate how much your case is worth and discuss your rights. This is a good idea to do after all accidents. Even if you don’t decide to hire an attorney, you’ll get some good information and advice during a free consultation.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Glynn County Motorcycle Accident?
Accident victims can demand compensatory damages from the responsible party. The purpose of compensatory damages is to make victims whole after an accident. The objective is to put injured parties in the same position they were in before the crash.
After a motorcycle crash, victims can demand economic damages and non-economic damages.
Common economic damages recovered in motorcycle crashes are:
- Medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Decreased earning capacity
- Home health costs
- Rehabilitation expenses
Common non-economic damages recovered in motor vehicle accidents are:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish or emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Decreased quality of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
Contact our team to discuss the damages you’re entitled to after a Glynn County motorcycle crash.
Can I Recover Damages if I’m Partly at Fault for My Accident?
It’s common for responsible parties or their insurance companies to blame accident victims. This is a strategy used to avoid liability or minimize the value of claims.
Under Georgia’s comparative negligence laws, accident victims can still recover damages as long as they’re less than 50% at fault for the crash. However, the amount of damages they can recover is reduced by the proportion of their fault.
For example, if you’re 20% at fault for an accident, you can recover 80% of your damages. However, if you’re 50% at fault for the accident, you’re not entitled to recover anything.
Our team will defend you against claims that you caused the accident and will ensure you get the compensation you deserve. If you’re being blamed for your motorcycle accident, contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Georgia Motorcycle Accident?
The statute of limitations for Georgia personal injury claims is two years. You have two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit against responsible parties. After the statute of limitations has expired, you have no right to recover from the at-fault party, and any lawsuit you file will be dismissed.
Consult With a Glynn County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were injured in a Glynn County, GA, motorcycle accident, our team can help. Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation with a Glynn County motorcycle accident lawyer so we can discuss your rights.
Call us at (912) 455-2045, contact us online, or visit our Glynn County personal injury office to schedule a free case evaluation.