14 Mar 2008 02:21:36 | Tony Merlino
Here's an astonishing fact. If you were injured in a motorcycle
accident chances are it was your fault only 20% of the time.
That means that in 80% of the accidents involving a motorcycle,
it was due to the negligence of another.
So the question remains, who or what was the cause of the
injury? To accurately determine liability, you need the
experience and expertise of an attorney trained to drill down
and uncover the actual responsible party in order to obtain just
compensation. Every accident and motorcycle accidents in
particular are tied to a unique situation. The way in which that
situation is viewed by the jury, (if a trial is necessary) the
insurance company and their attorneys, ultimately determines the
outcome of your case.
Insurance companies have a vested interest in their own bottom
lines. Your injury will get a dollar figure placed on it by
their attorneys. That figure in most instances is far less that
you actually deserve. Without the experience and expertise of an
attorney that is fighting for your rights, obtaining a fair
settlement is next to impossible.
Bottom line: You need an attorney!
But, don't get the cart before the horse.
Here is what needs to be done first.
If you haven't already reported the accident do so now! You need
to have an accurate record of the facts. Your attorney will need
this information so try to be as detailed as possible when
recalling the events leading up to the accident, at the moment
of the accident and what happened after the accident. This
information serves to paint a picture that needs to be
envisioned by a judge or jury.
By this time you should have already been admitted to a hospital
or at the very least been seen by a doctor. You are hurt and the
injuries need to be documented. The more documentation you
collect to support your claim the better.
And finally, do not discuss your case with anyone other than
your lawyer. Loose lips, sink ships, or is it cases?
At this juncture, speaking with an attorney experienced in
motorcycle accidents is the best move you can make.
About Author :
Tony Merlino is webmaster and legal marketing consultant at
http://www.JerseyJustice.com ,a legal information and marketing
portal for clients and their lawyers in New Jersey. 
