A serious motorcycle accident can result in devastating injuries and permanent disabilities. Even a low-speed collision can cause broken bones, road rash, and brain trauma. If you were hurt or lost someone you love in a motorcycle crash, you may be able to hold the at-fault driver or another party financially accountable for healthcare expenses, lost income, and other damages. The Monterey motorcycle accident lawyers at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers will evaluate your case for free and help you determine the most strategic way to proceed. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience negotiating with insurance companies, and we will make sure you are treated fairly through every step of the claims process. Our legal team has helped more t,000 clients and recovered over $300 million in settlements and verdicts, but we remain committed to providing the personal touch of a small, neighborhood practice. Call us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our Monterey motorcycle accident attorneys.

Why You Should Contact a Monterey Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Right Away

It takes less than a second for a motorcycle crash to occur, but filing a successful claim may require months of painstaking investigation. Depending on the facts surrounding your case, your personal injury attorney may need to file subpoenas for evidence, interview eyewitnesses, and consult experts in the medical, financial, and other fields. This process takes time, and there are strict deadlines for filing motorcycle accident lawsuits. The longer you wait to consult an attorney and initiate the investigation, the less time your legal team will have to prepare for settlement negotiations. Also, critical evidence may eventually be altered, destroyed, or become unavailable. For instance, if a nearby surveillance camera recorded the crash, its footage may be deleted within days of the incident. If you were hit by a commercial truck, the motor carrier is only required to maintain the black box data for a few months. Perhaps more important, the insurance company may try to take advantage of your vulnerable situation if you don’t have a lawyer to represent you. It is not uncommon for insurers to offer low settlements early in the proceedings—before claimants have had a chance to speak with a motorcycle accident attorney. Also, the claims adjuster might try to get you to admit fault or downplay the severity of your injuries during a recorded conversation. For these reasons, you should consult a Monterey motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as you are able to do so—even before you contact the insurance company. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we know the strategies used by insurers to reduce their liability, and we will aggressively represent you through every stage of the proceedings. We also know the importance of investigating these cases as quickly as possible. If we determine that your case has merit, our team will get to work immediately to ensure your claim is as strong as possible before settlement negotiations begin. We can interview eyewitnesses, look for video footage of the crash and, if necessary, file subpoenas to obtain any evidence that is being withheld. We also work with a network of medical, vocational, financial, and accident reconstruction experts who can help us investigate your case and provide testimony if necessary.

Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases We Handle in Monterey, California

The attorneys at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers have an extensive background handling complex, high-stakes motorcycle accident claims. We know how to tailor our investigative approach and negotiation strategies to the unique facts of each case. If you were hurt or lost someone you love in a motorcycle crash that another person caused, we want to hear your story. Even if you’re not sure whether you have grounds for a claim, one of our attorneys will assess your situation for free and help you make informed decisions. Below are just a few examples of the types of motorcycle accident cases we accept:

• Motorcycle accidents caused by drunk drivers;
• Motorcycle accidents caused by distracted drivers;
• Motorcycle accidents caused by drowsy drivers;
• Motorcycle accidents caused by defective auto parts;
• Motorcycle accidents caused by poor road conditions;
• Motorcycle accidents caused by drivers who were speeding; and
• Motorcycle accidents caused by drivers who negligently made left turns or unsafe lane changes.

Call Us Today to Speak with a Monterey Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we are passionate about helping the injured and their families pursue justice and compensation from those who have wronged them. Nobody should face overwhelming debt and potential bankruptcy due to an accident that another person caused. If you are ready to discuss your case, we are ready to listen and provide the answers you need to make the right decisions regarding your claim.