Motorcycle Accident

If you’ve been hurt in a wreck that was someone else’s fault, a motorcycle accident attorney can help ensure that you aren’t unfairly blamed and that you have the best opportunity for collecting compensation after your motorcycle accident.

Motorcycle accidents are all too common on Washington roads. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident that was someone else’s fault, let a Washington motorcycle crash attorney help you get the compensation you need.

From the direct physical pain and emotional suffering to ongoing medical and rehabilitation costs, the consequences of a motorcycle accident can cause tremendous strain on your day-to-day life.

The strain can be all the more severe if the accident and its effects were the result of another party’s negligence. In such a case, you are within your rights to file a lawsuit against those responsible for the accident.

A Washington motorcycle crash lawyer with Craig Swapp & Associates can help you fight for what you deserve. We know how troubling a situation like this can be and will do everything we can to help you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

Motorcycle Accident

If you’ve been hurt in a wreck that was someone else’s fault, a motorcycle accident attorney can help ensure that you aren’t unfairly blamed and that you have the best opportunity for collecting compensation after your motorcycle accident.

Washington Contributory Fault Rule

Unfortunately, bikers are often labeled as reckless and careless drivers. Insurance companies and other drivers will try to use this false stereotype against you when you file a claim for compensation after you’re injured.

In Washington, insurance companies and others involved in your personal injury claim may use stereotypes about motorcycle riders to place some of the blame on you. That’s because Washington uses a system known as contributory fault when ruling who is to be held responsible for an accident.

Basically, if you are found responsible for any portion of your motorcycle accident in Washington, your compensation will be reduced by that amount. So, if you’re found 20 percent responsible for your crash, you’ll still be able to receive compensation, but it will be only 80 percent of what you could have received.

This rule highlights the importance of having a qualified motorcycle crash lawyer who understands Washington law. An attorney with our firm will know how to protect you from those who would like to blame your motorcycle accident on you.

Determining the Value of Your Motorcycle Collision Claim

In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, be cautious when dealing with insurance companies. Many accident victims do not think twice when an insurance company offers them a settlement. But those initial settlement offers are almost always much lower than what you truly need.

Damages from Your Motorcycle Accident

To determine a genuine value for your motorcycle crash claim, you and your lawyer will have to consider more than just your injuries. Below are a few of the factors that must be taken into account when determining a claim value:

  • Medical expenses, both present and future
  • Lost wages due to absence from work and lost future income potential
  • The cost of adjusting your home or vehicle to adapt to your injury or disability
  • Pain and suffering
  • Physical rehabilitation
  • Reduced quality of life

A Washington motorcycle collision lawyer from our firm will consider all of the above factors to come up with a fair amount for your motorcycle injury claim.

Contact a Washington Motorcycle Crash Attorney

After a motorcycle accident, you’re likely to face insurance companies that don’t want to pay up, negative stereotypes, and a host of other challenges as you pursue compensation for your injuries. But a qualified motorcycle collision lawyer can take the pressure off of you and let you focus on recovering.

To speak with a Washington motorcycle accident attorney, call Craig Swapp & Associates at 1-800-404-9000. If you’d rather reach out online, head to the bottom of this page to fill out our online contact form.

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Before calling your firm I had 2 big worries. One was I didn’t want to do more paper work, and that fear was resolved when I had to do very little, but Craig Swapp and Assoc. did most of it, and when I did have to come in to sign papers they worked around the times I could do it. Worry 2 was I didn’t want people to think I was “sue happy” and that I was just out to get money. I just wanted my bills to be paid for that were from the accident, and that was resolved I think by Mr. Wes Mortenson and Theresa because they listened to what I had to say.

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Spokane, WA
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