How Long Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Take

As noted, the progression of your personal injury lawsuit depends on many factors, some of which are out of our control. These factors include: 

The Amount of Compensation You’re Requesting 

The liable party may refuse to settle if you’re asking for a lot of money. This could require a lawsuit, where you’ll need evidence to support your request. As an injured motorcyclist, you shouldn’t accept a penny less than you need. You deserve compensation that accounts for: 

• Medical bills, both current and future 
• Physical pain and suffering
• Loss income, tips, and benefits
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Out-of-pocket expenses, such as childcare costs 
• Property damage costs 

Many insurance companies don’t have a problem paying out relatively minor claims. It’s when they’re confronted with six- or seven-dollar figures that they put up a fight. Herschensohn Law is ready to take that fight all the way to court, if that means securing fair compensation. 

Your Motorcycle Accident Case’s Supporting Evidence 

From the moment you choose Herschensohn Law to manage your case, we will start investigating the circumstances of your collision. The more information and evidence we gather, the more willing the insurer will be to settle. Supporting evidence in your case could include: 

• Accident reports
• Testimonies from eyewitnesses and experts
• Photographs and video footage of the accident
• Your medical records
• Your injury-related receipts and invoices
• Forensic information
• Accident reconstruction data 

Still, even after being presented with all of this evidence, the insurance company may be unwilling to settle. In that case, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit against the liable party.

The Extent of Your Injuries

Because of the lack of protection motorcyclists have, these collisions often result in severe injuries. Your estimated recovery period, along with the injuries you suffered, can play a role in how long the legal process takes. 

For instance, imagine that you suffered a traumatic brain injury. Some of these conditions improve with time, while others worsen. Instead of hastily accepting the first settlement offer, your injury lawyer may wait until your condition has stabilized to continue negotiations or file a lawsuit. 

Issues Regarding Liability for Your Injuries

Even if your case seems straightforward, the liable party may deny responsibility for your losses. For instance, an insurance company may deny your claim if: 

• It believes you caused most of the motorcycle accident. 
• Your injuries didn’t come from the collision. 
• You waited too long to file your claim. 
• You don’t have enough supporting evidence. 

This is where you could benefit from hiring a motorcycle accident attorney from Herschensohn Law. We can gather evidence to illustrate the liable party’s financial responsibility, then compel them to pay compensation. 

The Insurance Company’s Willingness to Settle Your Accident Case

The liable insurance company may hope that by delaying the claims process, you’ll get frustrated and accept a low settlement offer. However, upon seeing that you filed a lawsuit, it may decide to offer fair compensation. 

This happens in many motorcycle accident cases. Your lawsuit might not even reach its discovery phase if you have compelling evidence, and the at-fault party doesn’t think they’ll win.