Hiring the Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Your Case

As a Bellevue personal injury attorney, I have been fighting on the behalf of seriously injured motorcyclists for more than a decade. While I also represent victims injured in automobile accidents as well as other kinds of accidents, I’ve found that motorcycle cases are unique and cannot be correctly fought using just any kind of lawyer. It is very important to choose the best attorney for your case, but it is not an easy process unless you know what to look for. Motorcycle accident cases have such unique circumstances and lingo that they require a special type of attorney. Here are two of the most important traits to look for when choosing an attorney for your case:

Experience Fighting Motorcycle Cases. Juries tend to have a bias against motorcyclists in motorcycle accident cases before entering the courtroom, and the insurance companies know it. They will try to make liability an issue if the case goes to court, and that strategy can work because of the incorrect inherent belief of many people that motorcyclists are reckless. To fight this strategy, you need a savvy attorney who has the experience necessary to make your side of the story and the facts involved very clear to the jury. Damages in motorcycle accident cases also pose a unique issue, because they tend to be very painful and expensive. An attorney with years of experience representing cases like yours will know how to explain your injuries and suffering to a jury that comes into the courtroom against you. The first step in finding the right attorney for your motorcycle accident case is narrowing it down to those who specialize in personal injury cases. Once you have done that, you can narrow down the search further by looking up attorneys close to where you live online. When you schedule a meeting with one of them, be sure to ask about their experience in motorcycle accident cases.

Experience on a Motorcycle. You need somebody who understands what you are going through. Someone who has experience riding a motorcycle can relate to the thrills and fear involved that you know all too well. I firmly believe that my many years of riding has made me better prepared to represent motorcycle accident victims. I can paint a much better picture for the jury if the case goes to court than someone who has never been on a motorcycle before. There is lingo that is specific to motorcycles, and it is crucial for a lawyer to understand what it means and how to use it. An attorney that has experience on a motorcycle can use the extra knowledge that it brings to get you the money that you need to cover your damages.

Motorcycle accidents can cause a lot of damage, and the insurance claims process can be very confusing. Most Washington personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations, which allows you the opportunity to see whether or not the attorney is right for your case. For more information, check out my books on Washington auto accidents by clicking the preceding link.