The unfortunate truth is that motorcycle accidents happen every day and they happen more frequently in states like California. Why? Because of the weather, the roads, and the culture. If you have suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident and are wondering what your case is worth, keep reading. You can then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal case evaluation.
Who Was at Fault
One of the most important factors in determining who much you will be paid for your motorcycle accident is who was at fault. If the other party was 100% at fault, and we can prove that, then you will be eligible for 100% of the damages. However, if you are found to be partially at fault, then your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
To better understand this concept, consider this example: Let us say that your case is worth $100,000 and you are found to be 25% at fault for the accident. Instead of receiving $100,000, your award would be reduced by 25% to a total of $75,000.
The Specific Damages You Suffered
The extent of the damages you suffered will have a major impact on how much your case is worth. First we will look at what are known as special damages. These are damages that can be specifically quantified. For example, we can determine the exact amount of your medical bills. We can look at your lost earnings and determine a concrete monetary value.
We also look at your future damages we can quantify. For example, if you will no longer be able to work, or cannot work in the same job or same capacity as you once did, then we can include your future lost earnings. While we cannot prove an exact amount, we can work with financial experts who can look at your past earnings to determine an accurate amount of future lost earnings.
Next we will look at what are known as general damages, which are injuries that do not have a specific dollar figure we can attach to them. This includes pain and suffering and other nontangible damages. Your personal injury attorney can carefully go over your injures to determine general damages.
Whether You Settle or Go to Trial
One of the toughest decisions will be whether you should settle or litigate. This requires a close examination of the risk versus reward. It is true that settlement amounts tend to be less than jury awards but settlements are a sure thing versus the gamble you take if you go to court. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we will give you an honest assessment of what you can expect if you do go to court versus accepting a settlement. Call us now and we can begin with a free legal consultation.
