Lawrence sits between three different Indiana interstates: I-465, I-70, and I-36. All of these interstates see a significant amount of traffic on a daily basis, including traffic from traveling and local motorcyclists. You want to trust that, despite the presence of this traffic, you can join your fellow motorcyclists on the road without having to fear negligent drivers.
Unfortunately, not everyone looks out for motorcyclists while they’re on the road. If you fall victim to someone else’s negligence, though, you can take action against the offending party. Vaughan & Vaughan have personal injury lawyers in Lawrence who can help you demand damages for your losses.
If you choose to work with our motorcycle accident lawyers in Lawrence, you can fight for maximized wreck compensation in Indiana’s civil courts.
Motorcycle Accident Claims and Indiana’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Certain circumstances allow you to take legal action against the party liable for your recent motorcycle accident. If you, with the help of an attorney, find that your situation meets the state’s requirements, you can demand compensation for your losses.
That said, you have a legal obligation to prove your right to a civil case. You and an attorney must meet the state’s burden of proof if you want your case to move forward. Moreover, you have to submit proof of negligence in the form of a personal injury claim before your statute of limitations expires.
Indiana Code section 34-11-2-4 states that your motorcycle accident claim must reach a civil judge by the second anniversary of your accident. If you can’t get your claim to a judge within that two-year period, you may waive your right to legal action.
What can you do if you’re concerned about meeting your deadline? Turn to a Lawrence motorcycle wreck lawyer. Vaughan & Vaughan can help deliver your personal injury claim to a judge well before your statute of limitations expires.
Do You Need to File a Personal Injury Claim to Secure Damages After a Wreck?
Filing a motorcycle accident claim allows you to demand damages for your losses. You can also file an insurance claim with an offending party’s provider. If the insurance provider recognizes the offending party’s fault, you may receive more immediate financial support for your losses.
Unfortunately, not every insurance provider recognizes motorcycle accident losses. Some providers have a bias against motorcyclists. Some insurance claims adjusters may undervalue your losses to protect an employer’s bottom line. Some drivers may even hit the road without insurance.
In the face of these scenarios, you should consider pursuing a motorcycle crash claim in civil court. You can count on our attorneys to advocate for your right to post-accident compensation when you’re working with an insurance provider. Reach out to our team to discuss what kind of post-accident representation you need today.
Your Case Will Get
The Attention It Deserves
How to Build a Motorcycle Wreck Claim
If you decide to take a personal injury claim before a judge, you need to:
Assert Fault With Evidence
You cannot bring a civil claim forward without the evidence needed to prove another party’s fault. As mentioned, you have a duty to meet the state’s burden of proof. To do this, you need to prove that another party:
- Owed you a duty of care
- Violated that duty through unreasonable negligence
- Caused you accident-related economic harm
You do this by presenting evidence of both the value of your losses and the nature of your accident. Our team of attorneys can help you make your point by gathering evidence relevant to your case. This evidence can include video footage of your accident, statements from bystanders, and input from local experts.
You can discuss which forms of evidence might best help your case when you meet with our team for a consultation. We can then return to your accident scene to begin an investigation into your losses.
Defend Your Right to Accident Compensation
If you want financial support following a motorcycle crash, you need to prove your right to that support to a civil judge. You can do that by presenting evidence of your losses’ relationship to your accident. You can use the same array of evidence to prove the value of your losses.
Our team values your case by assessing the sum total of your economic and non-economic losses. This range of losses can include your:
- Emergency care following a motorcycle wreck
- Long-term injury treatment
- Pain management
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages
- Lost opportunities for future employment
- Property damage, restoration, and replacement
There is no fee
unless you win
What to Expect After Filing a Motorcycle Accident Claim
What happens after you file your claim with a civil judge? That is up to you. So long as a judge moves your claim forward, you can choose to either negotiate for a motorcycle accident settlement or initiate a civil trial.
While negotiating for motorcycle accident damages can put money in your hands faster, the process also puts you up close and personal with the party that caused your accident. This can be emotional for a lot of survivors, to the point where it may be unpleasant or triggering. Some liable parties even make this process harder by denying their fault or undervaluing your case.
Traditional personal injury trials can take considerable time to resolve, but they can also put a healthy distance between you and a liable party. You can discuss which path to justice suits you best when you first meet with a Lawrence, IN, motorcycle accident attorney.
Let Vaughan & Vaughan Help You Recover аrom a Motorcycle Crash
Most motorcycle accident survivors need financial assistance to recover from the strain of these crashes. Instead of diving into your emergency fund, why not hold a negligent party accountable for your financial strain? The Lawrence, IN, motorcycle wreck lawyers with Vaughan & Vaughan can help you take a liable party to civil court today.
Our team has years of experience compiling personal injury claims for survivors like you. You can turn to our team for support through an investigation into motorcycle accident liability. You can then count on us to represent your best interests as your case goes before a judge. Want to learn more about our services? Contact us today.
