What Types of Damages Can I Seek in a Decatur Motorcycle Accident Claim?

If you suffered injuries in a Decatur motorcycle accident, you can seek compensation for your injury-related losses. The types of damages you can recover ultimately depend on your situation. Yet, they can include healthcare costs, lost income, and various non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. 

A Decatur motorcycle accident attorney from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can assess your case, file your claim, and seek full compensation for your injury-related losses. Exploring your legal options begins with a free claim review.

You Can Seek Compensation for Each of Your Injury-Related Damages 

Damages in motorcycle accident claims can be economic (losses with dollar values) and non-economic (losses without concrete dollar amounts). Some compensable damages in your personal injury claim or lawsuit may include: 

Medical Costs 

Suffering a motorcycle crash can leave you with serious, long-term injuries. You shouldn’t have to pay for any necessary healthcare costs; the other party should. A settlement or court award could offer coverage for: 

• Current medical bills: These could include the cost of emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, diagnostic testing, and other crucial medical treatments.
• Future medical bills: These can include ongoing medical care, rehab, future surgeries, and any additional treatments that may be required.

Loss of Income and Future Earning Capacity

You can recover the cost of any lost income. Depending on your profession, this could include lost tips, bonuses, commissions, hourly rates, and benefits. If your injuries result in a long-term disability that affects your ability to earn income, you could seek compensation for the loss of future earnings, too. 

Property Damage Expenses 

You can pursue reimbursement for the cost of repairing or replacing your motorcycle and any other personal property that was damaged in the accident.

Pain and Suffering 

You can seek compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering you experienced because of the motorcycle accident. Georgia is one of many states that does not limit how much injured claimants can seek for pain and suffering. So, this non-economic damage could make up a significant portion of your case’s value. 

Scarring and Disfigurement

If your accident leads to scars or disfigurement, you may be entitled to compensation for its impact on your appearance and the emotional distress associated with it.

Loss of Consortium

In some instances, your spouse, significant other, or family members may seek compensation for the loss of your companionship, support, and services. Seeking compensation for these losses recognizes the profound impact that a motorcycle accident can have on not just the victim but also their close relationships.

Wrongful Death-Related Damages 

If you lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident due to someone else’s negligence, you could pursue a claim with the help of a wrongful death lawyer. You could recover damages for the decedent’s funeral, cremation, and burial. 

In addition, compensation for the loss of the decedent’s income, support, love, and guidance can be sought. You can also receive damages for emotional and mental suffering caused by your loved one’s passing. 

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Motorcycle Accidents FAQs

Some States Award Punitive Damages to Injured Motorcyclists 

If the at-fault party’s actions involved egregious negligence or misconduct, the state may award punitive damages to deter similar conduct in the future. Your personal injury lawyer can explain whether this loss applies to your situation and, if so, how much you can recover.

The State’s Negligence Law Can Affect How Much You Can Recover 

It’s important to understand that Georgia follows a comparative negligence system, which means your compensation may be reduced if you were partly at fault for the motorcycle accident. For instance, suppose that you were injured, and your damages cost $1 million. An investigation finds you were 30 percent responsible for the collision. So, this would reduce your potential compensation by 30 percent, making it so you could only secure $700,000 in compensation. 

If you caused most of the collision, the state will prevent you from seeking damages altogether. This is one of the reasons why we encourage injured people to partner with our personal injury lawyers. We use evidence to combat allegations of fault and seek everything our clients need. 

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How Can a Decatur Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help Me?

A motorcycle accident lawyer can help you navigate the nuances of Georgia’s personal injury laws and build a solid case to secure fair compensation. They can gather evidence, interview witnesses, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent your best interests in court, if applicable. In a nutshell, they will work to increase your chances of obtaining fair compensation for your losses.

Your Personal Injury Attorney Can Prove the Other Party’s Negligence 

Recovering compensation after a motorcycle accident comes with many obligations––one of which involves proving the other party’s negligence. This means that your lawyer must have evidence that demonstrates: 

1. Another party owed you a duty of care. Every road user has a duty of care to drive with reasonable caution. 
2. Another party breached their duty of care. The at-fault party drove carelessly or recklessly, violating traffic laws and breaching their obligation to drive with caution. 
3. The negligent driver caused your accident. Your lawyer must show that the other party caused your accident and severe injuries. 
4. You have damages resulting from the crash. Your accident and injuries resulted in financial or personal losses, such as lost income or pain and suffering.

Your legal team can use the police report, traffic camera footage, and eyewitness testimony to prove negligence and its various elements. 

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Contact Bader Scott Injury Lawyers for a Free Case Review

You can seek the full cost of your injury-related expenses following a motorcycle accident in Decatur. To recover the compensation you deserve, we recommend working with our motorcycle accident lawyers. We can assess the severity of your condition, your anticipated recovery period, and other related factors to evaluate what you deserve. 

As noted, we offer free initial consultations where you can meet our law firm and explore what comes next for your motorcycle accident case. There’s no obligation to partner with us when you call––just the chance to learn more. 

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