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Topeka Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Get sound counsel after your motorcycle accident

A motorcycle accident claim is like other vehicle accidents with special differences. The general law of negligence applies. If the drivers do not follow the duty of ordinary care, the injured party can sue. In the case of motorcycle accidents over ¾ of the accidents are because the other driver ignored the motorcycle right of way and pulled out right in front of the motorcycle driver. Too often, the driver of the automobile fails to see the oncoming motorcycle. A quick conversation with our team of motorcycle accident lawyers can help you to determine who was at fault in your accident.  

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How is a Motorcycle Accident Different?

A motorcycle accident differs from most auto accident claims because of the nature of the injuries. A high percentage of motorcycle drivers are very seriously injured. Because of the inherent nature of a motorcycle, the driver is thrown resulting in serious injury even death. These accidents often have a head, neck, and leg injuries that are disabling.  https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/

Do Motorcycle Drivers get No-Fault Benefits in Kansas?

Motorcycle drivers are allowed to opt-out of the Kansas Personal Injury Protection No-Fault benefits which means they rarely have the protection of having their medical bills paid right away after the accident. This means the medical bills will need to be sent to the health insurance if any right after the injury as the liability claim may not be settled for some time.

How Does Comparative Fault Work in Kansas?

Auto drivers must use ordinary reasonable care to avoid hitting motorcycles and this is compared with any fault of the motorcycle driver. Any recovery is reduced by the fault of the motorcycle driver.  In Kansas, if the motorcycle driver is 50% or more at fault, there is no recovery.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Before you settle, you need to make a complete investigation of the limits of the liability insurance policy, any underinsured motorist coverage, umbrella policies or other sources of recovery so you are not leaving money on the table. Once you sign the release, the claim is over.

Don’t forget the Liens

Because the injuries are severe, often, the injured party must deal with liens or claims against the recovery. For example, if Medicaid paid the bills, Medicaid may have reimbursement, the same with Medicare, and the ERISA health care plan. If you have questions on how to protect your settlement from these liens, call well before the settlement. This part of the process can get very complicated, and if mishandled could result in Medicare not covering particular injuries in the future. It can be very helpful to have our team of experienced motorcycle accident lawyers on your side to protect your future Medicare benefits.

After the Settlement

After the settlement, you will want a financial plan which might include a special needs trust in certain situations to prevent the turning off your Medicaid and related benefits.

Do I Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

Not every case will require the help of an attorney. For example, if you only suffered damage to the motorcycle, then an attorney might not be needed, but if you suffered bodily injury then it is much more likely an motorcycle accident lawyer could be a big help to you case. If you were injured, we can evaluate your case for free.

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