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Damages for Motorcycle Accident Settlements or Civil Award
When a motorcyclist is found to not be responsible for their accident and another party is to blame for their injuries, the victim may be entitled to damages for their physical, mental, and financial damages resulting from the motorcycle accident.
Areas that may be addressed in damages awarded to a victim can include, but may not be limited to:
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent injury
- Mental suffering for mental conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and anxiety
- Lost Wages
- Medical bills, which are typically the largest financial burden for a victim, and can include any rehabilitation, surgeries, or specialist visits
In rare cases when the at-fault motorist was drunk and hit a motorcyclist or was otherwise excessively negligent, it may be possible to pursue punitive damages under North Carolina General Statutes. In general, however, punitive damages may be available in motorcycle collision cases in a limited number of circumstances.
What Clients are Saying About Tien Law Firm
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I'm truly grateful to have found your firm. I can't imagine trying to go through this whole ordeal with anyone else let alone on my own. Thank you for all of your help, support, kindness and knowledge.- Tae T.
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Sonya is an excellent lawyer whom I would hire again in a heartbeat. She is incredibly intelligent, delightfully clever, intensely dedicated, and wonderfully warmhearted. I completely understand why her clients not only trust her but also love her.- Tanja H.
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Sonya Tien is an amazingly wonderful personal injury attorney and dedicated professional whom I would recommend to anyone without hesitation! The settlement she negotiated was far superior to what I could have possibly obtained without her expertise.- Elizabeth H.
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I am extremely happy and satisfied with the legal services provided by the Tien Law Firm and Ms. Sonya Tien in particular. Ms. Tien went above and beyond in her fight with the insurance company that I was dealing with after the car accident.- Inessa B.
Working with a Raleigh Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
While some motorcycle accident victims choose to file claims on their own when they only receive relatively minor injuries in an accident, if you sustained moderate, serious, or life-altering afflictions of pain and suffering it is best to turn to a Raleigh motorcycle accident lawyer. We encourage you to talk to our motorcycle accident attorneys in Raleigh before speaking with the insurance company or as soon as possible thereafter. We may be able to protect your rights and pursue the damages you need while you focus on your treatment and rehabilitation.
Many motorcycle accident victims like having an attorney on their side because it gives them peace of mind knowing that legal professionals are actively fighting to protect their right to compensation. Additionally, when you hire a Raleigh motorcycle accident lawyer from Tien Law Firm, your motorcycle collision lawyer attorney will actively investigate your case to attempt to prove liability to seek maximum compensation for you.
To learn more about how damages are calculated in motorcycle accident cases, contact Tien Law Firm motorcycle accident lawyers for your free consultation at (888) 920-8180.
Frequent Negligent Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Negligent motorcycle accidents are commonly caused by drivers who follow too closely or do not see a motorcyclist when changing lanes or making turns. Additionally, other frequent acts of negligence seen in North Carolina include motorists driving while intoxicated and reckless drivers. As motorcyclists are not as easily visible to larger vehicles, they are frequent victims of drivers who are simply not paying enough attention.
Other common acts of negligence include:
- Speeding
- Failure to yield right-of-way
- Head-on collisions
- Unsafe driving in poor weather conditions
- Not leaving enough distance to stop safely