Questions for Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

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What should I do if I have been hit by another vehicle while riding my motorcycle?

The first thing you should do is seek medical attention. If you cannot afford to pay doctor bills, Gonzales & Gonzales have the resources to ensure you will be seen by a medical professional and that your bills will be paid until you have received your settlement.

You should also try to get names and phone numbers of any witnesses to your accident. The police officer at the scene of the motorcycle accident should have this information if you were not able to obtain it yourself.

Photographs should be taken of the accident, including the vehicles and surrounding scene. We are able to obtain photographs taken by emergency personnel that will help in building your case.

What am I entitled to in relation to my injuries?

Your individual situation will determine the exact amount and type of compensation you are entitled to. Factors may include:

• The severity of your injuries
• Were you employed at the time
• What do your job responsibilities entail and can you perform those duties
• Are your injuries temporary or permanent
• Your marital status and whether you are the primary wage earner

In general, you are entitled to receive compensation for all of the following expenses:

• Medical bills
• Future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Future lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Loss of relationship
• Other related out-of-pocket expenses

Do I automatically receive compensation for these losses?

No. Most compensation that you are eligible to receive is based on your ability to prove the expenses you have incurred, or will incur as a result of the accident and the amount of those expenses.

How long will it take to win my case?

There are varying factors that determine how long it will take to settle a case. These include the number of injured people, the details of the case and the claims being made.

What is comparative negligence?

An individual that is partly at fault for the accident can still be compensated for the injuries they suffered, but the amount of the settlement is reduced by the percentage of the injured party's share in responsibility for the accident.

To learn more about motorcycle accidents and your rights, please contact the experienced and knowledgeable Austin motorcycle accident attorneys of Gonzales & Gonzales. We are a husband and wife legal team known by members of the Austin community as the attorneys with heart. While we have the skills and resources to mount a large complex case against the guilty parties, we are willing to help pay our clients' medical bills and rental expenses and even meet them at convenient locations if they cannot come to our office.