A man in California was out for a scenic highway ride with a group of fellow motorcyclists when a van pulled out in front of the group and caused an accident. One of the motorcycle riders, having little time to react after being cut off, ran into the van. Our client then ran into the downed motorcycle in front of him and was thrown from his motorcycle.
As a result of the motorcycle accident, the client sustained a broken hand, a chipped ankle bone, severely bruised his other foot, and overall suffered from many other bruises and severe pain. The rider in front of him that crashed first died, unfortunately, after the accident. Due to the trauma of the experience, the client also developed symptoms of PTSD.
Due to this incident being so emotionally traumatizing, our client was struggling to file his claim successfully on his own and knew he needed professional legal assistance. He was having trouble with his health insurance and paying for his medical bills, was overwhelmed by all the paperwork and the entire claims process, and was worried about what he would do if he couldn’t afford to get the care he needed.
On top of all this, the loved ones of the motorist who died were filing a wrongful death claim and were being represented by an aggressive attorney who was trying to force our client into an unfair settlement. The reasoning was that our client was partially liable for his injuries for following too closely to the motorcyclist in front of him and for speeding.
With all of this to handle on top of dealing with his injuries, emotional anguish, and bills, the client reached out to Sally Morin for assistance.
To assist the client, Sally Morin stepped in to beat the liability dispute, negotiate the liens down significantly, and maximize the case value to increase the settlement. This allowed the client to get the care he needed, pay for his medical bills, and alleviated the overall stress of the situation, allowing him to focus on rest and recovery.
In the end, the client walked away with $42K in his pocket out of the $75K after all of his liens, medical expenses, and legal fees were paid. He was compensated in full for his loss of earnings while recovering and his out-of-pocket expenses
At Sally Morin, we see tons of cases like this every year because motorcycle accidents are so common in California. As such, we know what it takes to fight for the rights of our clients and ensure they get the full and fair settlement they deserve.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, call us at 877-380-8852 or contact us online today for a free case evaluation.
