Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Even when riding cautiously and obeying the rules of the road, motorcyclists often find their safety is in the hands of other drivers. Without the protection of an enclosed vehicle, motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries or even death.
A skilled Norfolk motorcycle accident attorney from Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers can help you win the compensation and peace of mind you deserve. If you were injured because of another driver’s carelessness, contact us online or call (757) 333-3333 for a free case evaluation.
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- Why Choose Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers for Your Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Claim?
- Reviews from our Norfolk Community
- Compensation Available in Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Claims
- Can I Get Compensation if My Loved One Was Killed in a Norfolk Motorcycle Accident?
- Liability in Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Cases
- How Long Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Norfolk?
- Your Injury, Our Fight: Get The Car Crash Experts On Your Side
Why Choose Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers for Your Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Claim?
With over 120 combined years of experience in personal injury law, and with a reputation as The Car Crash Experts, we have vast experience and proven results helping injured motorcycle riders. We are experienced negotiators with a track record of exceptional service and getting significant results for our clients.
We have the resources and know-how to take on even the largest insurance companies, pressing for fair settlements until we get them. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in case results for injury victims, including significant wins in motorcycle accident cases.
One of our biggest success stories is securing a $7 million settlement for a motorcyclist whose leg was partially amputated after a car accident. Despite having the right of way and riding within the speed limit, the victim was hit by a driver while traveling through an intersection. We were able to win a settlement for significantly more than his projected future medical expenses.
While we serve clients throughout Virginia, our firm was founded in Norfolk, and our headquarters is located there. Several of our attorneys, including Partner Jim Hurley, are Norfolk residents. We pride ourselves on our community values, and when it comes to local knowledge, there’s nowhere we feel closer to home.
We offer free, no-obligation consultations and don’t charge our clients anything upfront. Because we operate on a contingency basis, we don’t get paid unless we win for you.
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Compensation Available in Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Claims
Motorcycle accident victims can seek various damages to compensate for the harm they’ve suffered due to their injuries. Because motorcycle accidents tend to cause severe injuries, payouts are often higher. Economic damages include:
- Past and present medical expenses.
- Repair or replacement costs for property damage, including your motorcycle.
- Lost income and diminished earning potential.
Non-economic damages include money for:
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional trauma.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Scarring and deformity, including loss of limbs and burns.
Our dedicated Norfolk motorcycle accident lawyers can determine the damages you can seek as part of your claim. After a motorcycle accident, it’s particularly important to undergo proper medical examination to ensure your injuries are fully documented, as some injuries can go undetected initially.
Can I Get Compensation if My Loved One Was Killed in a Norfolk Motorcycle Accident?
If someone else’s negligence caused an accident that led to your loved one’s death, you can seek damages through a wrongful death lawsuit filed by their personal representative. Beneficiaries can recover compensation for funeral costs, medical expenses, grief, lost income, and other damages deemed “fair and just” under the law. Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers has vast experience helping families with wrongful death cases, which in many ways are different from personal injury cases.
Liability in Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Cases
Anyone responsible for causing a motorcycle accident can be liable for resulting injuries. Usually, the negligent or reckless driver of a car, truck, rideshare, or another motorcycle is to blame.
However, other or additional parties can be liable. If unsafe roads or infrastructure conditions led to the accident, a government entity could be liable. If you were involved in a truck accident, the truck driver’s employer could also be found responsible. Even parts manufacturers can be liable if a product malfunction causes an accident.
What Happens if I’m Partially at Fault for the Accident?
Virginia’s strict contributory negligence law does not allow injury victims to recover compensation unless they are completely blameless for the accident. If the other party establishes that you share responsibility for your injuries, it might be impossible to win any damages.
Navigating a successful claim under this strict standard can be difficult, but the skilled Norfolk motorcycle accident attorneys at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers are here to help. We will work to disprove any wrongful accusations of shared or contributing fault.
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I’ve handled many motorcycle accident cases during my career. There are several that stand out to me. The types of cases you never forget because they just had so many wrinkles to them. I can think of one in particular where the insurance company was arguing that the at-fault driver’s insurance didn’t apply at all. So I had to fight the insurance company on that front, and the at-fault driver was trying to blame my client, who was on a motorcycle.
There is a prejudice in some ways that some people have toward motorcyclists, that they’re thrill seekers or they’re engaging in an unreasonably dangerous activity, so we, we have to combat that too. Thankfully, in that case, we did a prompt thorough investigation. We found a vehicle that had in it two independent eyewitnesses that saw the whole thing. So even though the other driver was claiming that my client was speeding, was driving recklessly through a construction zone, these witnesses who were independent, who didn’t know any of the drivers involved, didn’t know my client, we were able to find them. They were cooperative, they testified, and they helped us prove that the accident was entirely the other driver’s fault. And then we were eventually able to prove to them too, and argue that the insurance in place did apply, and we were able to collect all the insurance money on that case. For that, again, very deserving client who had very, very catastrophic injuries and lost his career in the process. [jingle] No need to worry, call Cooper Hurley. The Car Crash Experts. 333-3333.
Can I Recover Compensation if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
Under Virginia law, wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is mandatory. Failing to wear a helmet might complicate your motorcycle accident claim, as the other party may try to argue that your actions made your injuries worse.
However, the law also states that failing to wear a helmet is not inherently negligent, allowing the possibility of recovery. Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers can help you determine the best strategy for your claim. While legally required and advisable to wear a helmet, one’s failure to wear a helmet did not cause an accident, so the at-fault driver should still be held responsible.
How Long Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Norfolk?
In most cases, the Virginia personal injury statute of limitations is normally two years after the accident. However, it can take time to build a strong case, so getting started early is important. The sooner you reach out, the better your attorney’s chance of gathering crucial evidence that might be harder to access over time.
Your Injury, Our Fight: Get The Car Crash Experts On Your Side
When you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident, the right legal representation can make all the difference. The dedicated legal team at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is ready to answer your questions and fight for the compensation you deserve, providing excellent service along the way. Call (757) 333-3333 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
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