What Can I Expect When Meeting with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

Meeting with a motorcycle accident lawyer is nothing more than a conversation in which you provide information and your lawyer provides guidance.

There is no harsh criticism or any type of demand for you to agree to work with the lawyer. You can expect the attorney to provide you with information that allows you to make decisions about your future.

Consider what you can expect during your consultation with a Lexington motorcycle accident lawyer.

Communicating What Happened

Most attorneys want to know what happened. Be open and honest with them about what occurred the day of the accident, including what led up to it, what you remember right before, and what happened after. Describe the location, the impact, and the type of care you received right after the incident took place.

From there, you will need to communicate about your injuries. Most often, you will have been to the hospital and received a full workup. Talk to your lawyer about the extent of your care and recovery process.

You also want to talk about right now. How is this accident impacting your physical and mental health? What impact is it having on your day-to-day life?

Discuss Your Legal Rights

Your lawyer will then communicate with you about your rights. That includes what it will take to prove the other party is at fault, what type of financial compensation you can expect, and what to expect from the insurance company.

Your attorney can only provide basic information at first because they have not developed your case or calculated your losses yet. However, your motorcycle accident lawyer will likely discuss the following with you:

• What your medical losses and lost time at work may yield in recovery damages
• The impact on your quality of life based on the severity of injuries and how that translates into damages
• What happens if you are found to be partially at fault for the accident, including the impact on your ability to recover damages
• What the insurance company will require to prove fault
• When you need to act by, based on the Kentucky statute of limitations of only 1 year from the date of the accident

Throughout this conversation, your lawyer will be honest and frank with you. They do not have any benefit in being misleading to you. However, it is important for you to be honest as well, so your attorney can help you navigate the challenges you have.

For example, if you were found to be intoxicated at the time of the accident or you suffered previous accidents before that resulted in injuries, communicate that.

It does not mean you cannot seek a claim, but it does mean your lawyer needs to factor in those elements to ensure you get fair treatment.

Payment

During your conversation with your motorcycle accident lawyer, you will learn about the cost of getting legal help. This includes the attorney’s fees.

Most attorneys operate on a contingency basis, which means you only pay if they win your case. You will know from that meeting what the cost is to secure them when you do win your case.

A Free Consultation Is a Conversation

Contact us at Gary C. Johnson P.S.C. to set up a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer. Ask every question you have during this discussion to find out what your rights are.