Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Cincinnati

You should contact us for a case evaluation if you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as a result of a motorcycle accident. 

Bear in mind that in Ohio, the statute of limitations for filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit is two years from the date of the accident. If you file a claim outside of this deadline, you will be legally barred from seeking compensation. 

Understandably, you may be concerned about your chances of winning the case if you feel like you might have contributed to the accident in one way or another. 

That should not stop you from contacting us for a free case evaluation — the modified comparative fault rule, as outlined in Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2315.33, comes to play in such a situation. This rule is rather plaintiff-friendly because it lets you recover damages as long as you are not found to be 51% or more at fault for the motorcycle accident.

After a motorcycle accident in Ohio, you may be eligible to recover compensatory damages, which aim to reimburse you for the harm caused by the accident. These damages further fall into two economic and noneconomic damages. 

Economic damages cover specific financial losses you have suffered, such as medical expenses for your injuries. Under the umbrella of 'medical expenses,' you'll find hospital bills, the cost of surgeries, medications, and ongoing treatment. 

Compensatory damages may also encompass any damage to your motorcycle or other personal belongings, such as your mobile phones, laptops, or anything else you owned that was damaged as a result of the accident.

Additionally, these damages may include compensation for lost wages due to your inability to work during your recovery period. Depending on the nature and severity of your injuries, you may be able to seek compensation for future loss of earnings (if your injuries result in long-term or permanent impairment). 

On top of economic damages, you may also recover noneconomic damages, which cover the non-financial impact of the accident on your life. Specifically, these damages should cover the physical pain and suffering you or a loved one endured because of your injuries. 

Here, you may seek compensation for emotional distress, psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, or other emotional hardships experienced due to the accident.

In certain cases where the other party's actions were particularly reckless or intentional and the case makes it to court, you may be awarded punitive damages. These damages serve to punish the responsible party for their behavior that harmed you or a loved one and deter similar misconduct in the future from parties in similar situations.

First, and after seeking medical attention, make sure you follow your doctor's instructions and attend all medical appointments. Doing this shows that you are committed to your recovery. It is also one of the many credible ways to establish the severity of your injuries and prevent the other party from challenging your claim. 

Document the accident scene and any relevant details about the incident. Collect as much information as you can at the scene and thereafter, from photographs of the accident scene, a record of your injuries, medical treatments, and how the accident has impacted your life. 

Do not sign anything or give a recorded statement to insurance adjusters or anyone for that matter without consulting a lawyer. Insurance companies may try to use your statements against you. Some may even claim that signing such documents is part of the claims process; don't fall for that trick. It could jeopardize your entire claim. 

Never admit fault for the accident. This applies even in situations where you believe you may have played a role. You shouldn't try to be the bigger person in such a scenario. That's one mistake you might live to regret even after hiring an attorney.  

Fault determination is not something you can achieve right at the accident scene. Sometimes, it takes a second and keener look at the facts surrounding the accident, a complex process best left to experts. Admitting fault can significantly weaken your claim or even jeopardize it entirely, ruining your chances of receiving full compensation or anything at all.

Above all, hire a lawyer who specializes in handling claims related to motorcycles. By now, you already know what the team at Morgan and Morgan can do for you or a loved one in such cases.

Hiring a Morgan and Morgan attorney to represent you or a loved one in such cases costs absolutely nothing. We work on a contingency payment system, meaning we only get paid if we win. Even so, the payment is only a small fraction of the total amount awarded to you. 

Don't settle for less than what you deserve if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or lost a loved one. Contact Morgan and Morgan, America's largest injury firm, for a free case evaluation. With our decades of experience coupled with powerful legal resources, we might be able to fight for the kind of compensation that will make a difference in your life.