Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Imagine this scenario. You have a pressing question about your motorcycle accident claim. It can’t wait––you need an answer now. You pick up the phone and dial your lawyer’s number. Now think: when they answer, who do you want on the other end?
You want a Jacksonville motorcycle accident lawyer from Whitley Law Firm. With our team, you get more than an advocate; you get the support and dedication of our entire family. Since 1974, we’ve championed the rights of our friends and neighbors throughout North Carolina. Call (919) 785-5000 to connect with our personal injury team.
Get the Whitley Advantage on Your Jacksonville Motorcycle Crash Injury Case
The Whitley Advantage is not just one thing – it’s everything. The Whitley Advantage means that we treat our clients the way we would like to be treated. It means that we deliver hands-on care, compassion, and service to our clients. Our service is like one big hug around the client.
We listen – really listen to our clients. We protect our clients from pushy tactics by insurance adjusters. We apply our more than 80 years of combined experience to work for you, not the other way around. If you suffered severe injuries in a Jacksonville motorcycle accident, get the Whitley Advantage today.
We Offer Legal Help at No Upfront Cost
As part of the Whitley Advantage, we support motorcycle accident claimants on a contingency-fee basis. This arrangement empowers you to hire a lawyer regardless of your financial standing. That’s because:
- You pay nothing upfront.
- We don’t charge hourly rates or retainers.
- A pre-determined percentage of your settlement pays for our help.
- You owe nothing if your case doesn’t yield compensation.
We want everyone to have access to legal representation in their times of need. You can learn more about this arrangement during your complimentary case review.
Recoverable Damages in Jacksonville Motorcycle Crashes
We understand that compensation can’t totally undo your trauma and injuries. Yet, it can go a long way in making the collision’s aftermath more manageable. Compensable losses in a motorcycle accident case include:
- Lost wages. This category represents paychecks you missed when you could not work because you were recuperating from your injuries.
- Medical expenses. Usually, the reasonable cost of the medical treatment you needed for your wounds is recoverable.
- Rehabilitation. Life-changing injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, might require the motorcyclist to receive specialized care in a rehabilitation center. You can include those costs in your claim or lawsuit’s value.
- Long-term care. When a person suffers devastating injuries (like paralysis from spinal cord damage), they might not be able to live independently. Just like with everything else on this list, the cost of hiring in-home help is compensable.
- Future lost wages. If you suffered severe injuries that affect your ability to earn a living, you might have a claim for future lost wages.
- Pain and suffering. This covers the physical discomfort and emotional distress of your motorcycle accident.
- Other non-economic damages. Catastrophic wounds can cause other types of losses, like disfigurement from extensive scars and amputations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the loss of enjoyment of life.
We can file a wrongful death claim for other damages if your loved one passed away in a motorcycle collision. The team at Whitley Law Firm would be honored to manage your case’s obligations and support your family throughout this challenging time.
You Have a Limited Time to Seek Damages in a Jacksonville Motorcycle Case
If someone else caused your Jacksonville motorcycle collision, an attorney from our firm can pursue damages. However, we don’t have an unlimited time to seek damages via litigation.
The filing deadline for personal injury cases is three years (G.S. § 1-52). For wrongful death lawsuits, the statute of limitations is only two years (G.S. § 1-53). If you wait too long to file your lawsuit, and these deadlines expire, you could lose the right to seek damages. We don’t want that to happen. So, we encourage you to connect with our family-owned-and-operated firm at your earliest convenience.
Your Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Determine Fault for Your Collision
Your lawyer needs evidence to determine who is responsible for your losses. Supporting information can include the accident report, traffic camera footage, and eyewitness testimony. A motorist or government agency could have liability. Consider the following:
- A motorcycle passenger might be able to sue the motorcycle operator for speeding, driving recklessly, or operating the motorcycle while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
- Motorcycle operators and their passengers could sue the driver of another vehicle who negligently caused an accident.
- The state or local government agency responsible for maintaining safe streets could get sued if its negligence caused a motorcycle crash.
Depending on your circumstances, there might be additional parties who could be liable for your Jacksonville motorcycle accident injury claim.
We Advocate for Injured Jacksonians With These Injuries
In motorcycle accident cases, we must demonstrate that the negligent party did something that a “reasonable person” would not have done or failed to do something that a “reasonable person” would have done.
The plaintiff must also be able to show that this breach proximately resulted in personal injuries and damages, such as the following:
- Cuts, lacerations, and abrasions
- Permanent scarring
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Broken bones
- Soft-tissue injuries
Don’t worry if you don’t see your exact condition outlined above. If you suffered injuries that required medical attention, you have a friend and advocate in Whitley Law Firm.
Begin Your Free Case Review With Our Motorcycle Accident Team
If you or someone you love was in a motorcycle accident, a compassionate motorcycle accident lawyer can safeguard your legal rights. Our team will pursue the monetary compensation that you need and deserve. You should feel free to contact an experienced Jacksonville motorcycle lawyer at any time.
Whitley Law Firm offers free initial consultations with no obligation. It is easy to get started. Simply call us at (919) 785-5000 today. You deserve to be treated like family by our family of lawyers. We work tirelessly to get the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
