With so much on your plate after a motorcycle accident, let our lawyers handle preparing and litigating your lawsuit. We can guide you through settlement negotiations, advise you on whether or not to go to trial, and get the evidence you need to prove fault if you end up going to court in Reading.
Evidence that helps prove a motorcycle injury claim includes eyewitness testimony, photos, and videos, so we may focus on gathering that proof from the get-go. Our attorneys can also obtain all relevant medical records, allowing us to clearly prove the injuries sustained in the crash. We also need to prove your damages, which we may do most accurately when we can start tracking economic and non-economic losses immediately.
Call Cardamone Law’s motorcycle accident lawyers at (267) 651-7945 for a free case assessment today.
Do You Need Help Navigating a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit?
Lawsuits can be complex, even when motorcycle accidents appear straightforward. Some settle out of court, others go to trial, and each claim’s path is unique. Plaintiffs often need help navigating lawsuits so that they end favorably, and our lawyers can provide that assistance.
Not only can our motorcycle accident lawyers properly file your lawsuit with the court in Reading, but we can also handle all subsequent stages of the process. That includes submitting evidence, reviewing the defense’s evidence during the fact-finding “discovery” phase, negotiating a fair settlement, and proceeding to trial, which is always a possibility.
Having us during settlement negotiations is especially beneficially, since we can identify bad offers. We calculate your claim’s value before filing it, so we both know your deserved compensation before settlement talks start.
When we reject settlement offers, we respond with counteroffers, which we also support with evidence. Plaintiffs may need help determining when settlement negotiations should end and when to proceed with a trial; our lawyers can provide that guidance.
Get the help you need navigating a motorcycle accident lawsuit from our lawyers, and reach out about your claim today.
How Do You Determine What Caused a Motorcycle Accident in Reading?
There is always more to learn about a motorcycle accident, even if you were involved as the victim. Witnesses who see the crash from different vantage points, footage that shows the defendant T-boning you, and other evidence help us determine the accident’s cause.
Interview Eyewitnesses
Witnesses often provide some of the most valuable evidence in lawsuits for motorcycle accidents. The police report may identify eyewitnesses, so do not worry if you could not speak to them after the crash.
When interviewing witnesses, we will ask about the other driver’s conduct. We may also inquire about your conduct to confirm that witnesses attest to your non-negligence, which may prevent your damages from being reduced under Pennsylvania’s comparative fault rules.
Your witness testimony can be even more compelling, especially when it aligns with all the other evidence we present in your lawsuit. Knowing you are prepared to testify, the defense may send a bigger out-of-court offer that you are happy to accept.
Review Footage and Photos
Video footage and photos enable us to reconstruct an accident and accurately show its sequence of events. Photos of impact points indicate a driver’s speed and direction of travel. Pictures showing the aftermath of the accident also provide crucial context.
We may request security camera footage from local businesses or homes. Acting quickly on this front is paramount, as many surveillance systems automatically overwrite footage within a few days, sometimes sooner.
What Medical Records Do Plaintiffs Need for Motorcycle Accident Claims?
Injury plaintiffs need medical records to prove their lawsuits, and we can help get this vital evidence for victims in Reading.
Emergency Room Records
Tell us if you went to the emergency room after a motorcycle crash. If you are severely injured, you should go to the hospital so you can start the physical recovery process. We can get emergency room records to show when you were injured, how you were injured, and what your immediate injuries were.
Hospital Stay Records
Bad back and neck injuries may land motorcycle riders in the hospital for days or weeks. Records from extended hospital stays will show the daily care you receive, any additional diagnostic tests, and physicians’ notes throughout your stay, confirming the severity of your injury.
Follow-up Care Records
After motorcycle accidents, victims generally need some follow-up medical care. Whether that involves months of physical therapy or a few additional visits with doctors to monitor your healing, please notify our lawyers about any ongoing treatment. Stopping medical care also pauses your medical records, so do not neglect your physical recovery for any reason.
How Do You Prove Damages from Reading Motorcycle Accidents?
We help victims get proof of their damages so they can get the compensation they are entitled to after motorcycle accidents in Reading.
Medical Damages
We can prove medical damages with hospital bills. Provide us with invoices from specialists or other documentation of the treatment costs, and we can use that to calculate exactly how much compensation you are entitled to for medical expenses.
Lost Wages
Injury plaintiffs prove lost wages with evidence of their pre-accident income. Medical evidence confirms that you cannot work because of motorcycle accident injuries, and income records prove how much you are missing out on because you cannot work.
Pain and Suffering
We must employ different tactics to prove intangible damages, such as pain and suffering. Consider talking to mental health professionals about any feelings of depression or anxiety, and they may testify as experts during a trial. Your testimony is also hugely beneficial, as you can describe how your quality of life has reduced since a traumatic motorcycle crash in Reading.
Have Us Review Your Motorcycle Injury Claim in Reading
Call the motorcycle accident lawyers of Cardamone Law at (267) 651-7945 for a free case analysis.
