Creating An Injury Claim for a Motorcycle Accident in Atlanta

On the busy and crowded streets of Atlanta, Georgia, it is not uncommon for a traffic collision to occur. At a greater risk than other people on the roadways, motorcyclists have to be particularly careful to avoid a dangerous crash. If the unexpected and unfortunate does occur, though, do you know how to create a personal injury claim?

Start with the Proof

Before you can even consider filing a personal injury claim after suffering in a motorcycle accident, you need to make certain you have at least some grounds for what you are saying happened. After any collision, try to gather as much evidence as you can from around the scene.

This includes the obvious and the easily overlooked, such as:

• Driver’s license info
• Insurance policy information
• Photographs of the crash site
• Eyewitness testimonies

The evidence you can use in your claim doesn’t end at the scene of the motorcycle accident. Get copies of your medical records, from billing statements to descriptions of your injuries, and keep any police statements, if possible.

Perhaps the most important aspect of your claim is deciding just what you would like your compensation to cover. However, discuss your options with your lawyer ahead of time to make certain you have a solid understanding of what you should expect.

Damages that can be recovered include:

• Repair costs to your motorcycle
• Medical bills for your initial treatment
• Rehabilitation fees, if applicable
• Punitive damages to penalize the negligent party
• Nominal damages for your emotional trauma

Speaking Your Voice

Now that your evidence is collected and the damages are decided, you can allow your personal injury attorney to start drafting your injury claim. With their help, you can make certain it is thorough and accurate. You will also need to let the responsible parties know that you have filed a suit against them. The sooner you do, the better; if you delay too long, it could be seen as an attempt at some sort of fraudulence, or you could miss your statute of limitations.

As with so many things in life, the details in a personal injury claim can make all the difference in the world. To ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible, contact an Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney from the Law Offices of K. Douglas Cook at your first opportunity. I have more than 20 years of experience, am backed by an extensive history of winning case results, and can work for competitive contingency fees – I get paid based on how much I win for you.