You need help after a motorcycle accident. The physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial devastation are overwhelming. You may feel completely defeated. An Enterprise personal injury lawyer is here to change that and lead your fight to win justice.
Over our decades of service, Shook & Stone has served over 30,000 clients. We have successfully managed all kinds of accident claims. You can trust a motorcycle accident lawyer in Enterprise to treat you with compassion and respect, take on all elements of your claim, and fight for you with integrity.
How an Enterprise Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help
Our team has the resources and connections to conduct an exhaustive accident analysis. Through this analysis, we can determine how your accident happened and identify the negligent party. We will handle all legal details and documentation required to file and build your claim.
Your attorney also has the skills and insight necessary for dealing with insurers after a motorcycle accident. Insurance companies often hold biases against motorcyclists, seeing them as reckless drivers and lawbreakers. Representatives for the other side will work to benefit from those biases. They may also reach out to you with questions about the crash. Refer all requests to your attorney.
Even answering these questions with the best of intentions could hurt your claim. Insurance companies know how to use your words against you, so don’t let them. Let us speak for you. We will fight to protect you from unfair biases, unjust treatment, and from inadvertently saying the wrong thing.
A Motorcycle Accident Can Change Your Life
Motorcyclists have little protection when involved in a crash, making them more vulnerable to serious injuries or death. Road rash and bone breaks are some common motorcycle injuries that can heal fully if treated properly. Still, healing comes with medical bills and demands time away from working and earning.
Burns, spinal cord injuries, brain trauma, and damage to other vital organs are other possible injuries, and these are often catastrophic. Victims never fully recover. They may experience permanent cognitive and/or physical impairments.
Any injury can lead to emotional suffering and financial stress, and these outcomes deserve compensation. Catastrophic injuries can bring emotional and financial devastation, sending victims and their families into turmoil. Whatever accident consequences you face, a motorcycle accident attorney in Enterprise is ready to help you find solutions and get justice.
When Accidents Lead to Death
According to information on Motorcycle Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over a recent year, 6,335 motorcyclists were killed in accidents. This number represents 15% of all traffic fatalities.
If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, you may be eligible to seek compensation through a wrongful death claim. The team at Shook & Stone can handle that process and will stand with you from start to finish.
Compensation for Motorcycle Accidents
An Enterprise motorcycle accident attorney can fight to secure the highest settlement or trial award. Our goal is to get you compensated for your financial and quality-of-life losses. We will assess the consequences of the accident and calculate an amount that covers or recognizes your:
- Lost income and, if applicable, future lost earnings
- Medical expenses and, if applicable, future treatment
- Property damage costs
- Other expenses incurred by the accident
- Emotional and physical suffering
- Reduced enjoyment of life
Many claims resolve through settlement agreements reached through out-of-court negotiations. We can help you decide whether you should settle your case or take it to court. If the other side won’t make fair offers or engage in constructive discussions, going to trial may be a more productive path to justice. Your attorney will explain the potential outcomes and give you sound advice as you make your choice.
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How Negligence Laws Affect Your Claim
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 41.141, only victims bearing 50% or less of the blame for an accident can file for damages. Those who meet this criterion but hold a lower percentage of blame have their compensation reduced by that lower percentage. It is in the at-fault party’s best interest to get you assigned as much blame as possible. A lawyer offers protection from their attempts.
For example, Nevada motorcycle helmet laws require helmets and other safety gear. If you were unhelmeted at the time of the crash, the other side may argue that this violation makes you culpable for your injuries.
While lack of safety gear may have led to some of your injuries, if a negligent driver ran a red light and crashed into you, your helmet violation did not cause the crash. A skilled Enterprise motorcycle accident lawyer will highlight the other side’s negligence and fight to keep any compensation reductions to a minimum.
Why Securing Representation Quickly Serves You Best
Per NRS 11.190, the statute of limitations for filing most injury claims is two years. You could lose the chance to secure compensation if you miss this deadline. Still, some situations warrant extensions, so even if you think you are too late, do not make that determination without speaking to an attorney.
A prompt legal connection prevents you from missing the deadline and supports a more favorable claim outcome. Crucial evidence is more likely to be lost over time. With fast case access, your attorney can begin compiling and safeguarding evidence right away.
We can protect you from saying or doing anything that could harm your claim when we are there to provide immediate guidance. Posting on social media or talking to others about the accident could do damage. We will also help you take actions that support your claim, such as following up with your medical team and following all doctors’ orders.
We’re Ready to Lead Your Fight for Justice
Shook & Stone is here to lead your fight for justice. Reach out today to schedule a free case review.
A motorcycle accident lawyer in Enterprise is ready to review your claim and help you find the best way forward.