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Crashes involving motorcycles represent some of the most complicated accidents to investigate and settle. If you have suffered personal injuries while riding a motorcycle in Connecticut, then contact our personal injury attorneys at Aeton Law Partners. Our Hartford motorcycle accident lawyer has significant experience representing riders and family members in motorcycle accidents throughout Connecticut.
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Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in New Haven
Investigation of Motorcycle Accidents in Connecticut
Our motorcycle accident attorneys do not wait around for the police to finish their accident investigation before getting to work. Instead, we immediately begin to gather evidence, investigate crucial facts that can only be determined very soon after an accident, and work with some of the country’s top motorcycle experts to begin protecting the rights of our motorcycle accident clients. Whether you are operating your bike on I-95 in Hartford, or on any of the tens of thousands of scenic routes in southeastern Connecticut to Middlesex and Tolland Counties, your safety is often in the hands of the many drivers of traditional motor vehicles. When an accident happens, however, it is oftentimes assumed the that motorcycle operator was acting recklessly. Thus, it is crucial that your motorcycle accident attorney immediately being to investigate the actual circumstances surrounding your accident.
In many cases, the conclusion of an investigation hinges on recovery and documentation of physical evidence that can be lost soon after your motorcycle crash. Rain may wash or fade away crucial skid marks, debris fields may be ruined by other drivers, and the memory of eyewitnesses may fade. Our accident attorneys use experts and investigators from throughout the state of Connecticut and the country to provide your side of the story.
Motorcycle Accident Litigation in New Haven
At Aeton, we have represented motorcycle operators and their family members in accidents resulting in death and catastrophic injuries. Our experience, knowledge, and expert contacts oftentimes allow us to get out in front of the investigation of your motorcycle crash. However, we also have the wherewithal to know that not all members of our community appreciate your joy and passion for riding bikes. Starting immediately after we are hired by those involved in serious motorcycle accidents, we begin developing a strategy that permits the whole story from being presented to the insurance company. Our diligence has paid off in cases where the police investigation blames the motorcycle operator, but our thorough investigation proved otherwise.
Recovering Evidence
In many cases, the conclusion of an investigation hinges on recovery and documentation of physical evidence that can be lost soon after your motorcycle crash. Rain may wash or fade away crucial skid marks, debris fields may be ruined by other drivers, and the memory of eyewitnesses may fade. Our accident attorneys use experts and investigators from throughout the state of Connecticut and the country to provide your side of the story.
Determining Fault in Motorcycle Accidents
Connecticut is among U.S. states following comparative negligence regulations when determining fault in a motorcycle accident. This implies that all parties involved in the motorcycle accident can be found responsible. Here, you can only seek compensation for your physical injuries and losses if your responsibility for the motorcycle accident is 50% or less.
The four primary principles for proving the other party’s negligence in the Connecticut motorbike collision are:
- The defendant (party at fault) owed the plaintiff (you) a duty of care.
- The party at fault breached their duty of care to you.
- The defendant’s non-observance of duty of care caused your injuries.
- The plaintiff has damages or losses from the accident.
Our Connecticut motorcycle accident lawyers will gather evidence and call witnesses, as well as accident experts, to testify to help you prove the other party’s negligence in your motorcycle crash.
Recovering Compensation for Personal Injuries Received in a Motor Vehicle Accident
In Connecticut, motorcycle accident victims are eligible to receive three types of damages as part of their compensation. They are:
- Economic damages: Cover calculable losses like lost wages and medical bills.
- Non-economic damages: Cover difficult-to-calculate losses like pain and suffering and loss of life enjoyment.
- Punitive damages: Meant to punish the at-fault party if their actions or inactions portrayed extreme carelessness, malice, and gross disregard for human life.
Recovering Compensation for Motorcycle Accidents and Personal Injury
A motorcycle accident can leave you with lifelong injuries and a substantial financial burden. If you have been involved in a motorbike crash, consider hiring an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer near Connecticut to help you with the claims process.
Economic Damages
This refers to any type of damage where you are going to seek monetary compensation for post-accident out-of-pocket expenses. These can include treatment fees, rehab costs, prescription drug costs, and even lost wages. If you believe the injury has directly led to these expenses, feel free to cite it in the legal claim. You can end up receiving access to funds through compensation by listing these economic damages.
Non-Economic Damages
This refers to any type of damage where you are not going to be paying out-of-pocket but it still has an impact on your quality of life. These can include injuries, damage to your car, stress, anxiety, depression, and any other impact that has changed how you live your life. If you believe the injury has changed how you live and/or your mental health, list these under non-economic damages.
Punitive Damages
The last type of damage refers to punitive damages. These damages are built around the legal standards set in Connecticut for personal injury cases. If the judge believes the defendant was negligent and broke the law, then additional punishment can be handed out.
This can include fines and/or prison sentences depending on what took place and what the evidence shows.
If you need help pursuing compensation for your motorcycle accident injuries, call (855)-CT-LEGAL now to schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced Connecticut attorneys and have your case reviewed for free.
What should I do if I was injured in a motorcycle accident?
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Connecticut, there are a couple of things you can do to make the investigation proceed more smoothly.
- Do not throw away any of the damaged parts of your bike. Keeping every damaged part will provide key evidence your attorney and expert may be able to use to better determine how your accident occurred.
- Make sure to keep your tires, even if flat. Photograph the tire marks on the pavement and marks on the tires themselves; these are crucial to determining key information such as speed, braking, and direction.
- Compile and keep maintenance records. This includes records for after-market parts.
As with any accident, it is a good idea to consult with an attorney before speaking with an insurance company.
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- Never charge you for extra services
- 50 years of combined experience in personal injury
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The very characteristics that make riding a motorcycle in Connecticut exhilarating are the same that can lead to life-long injuries. Narrow roads in rural Connecticut towns, long stretches of congested Hartford and New Haven highways, and weather conditions that change hour by hour are some of the conditions that motorcycle operators face. These can also lead to serious injuries even in low-speed accidents for those driving without the benefit of seatbelts, airbags, and cabs.
A motorcycle accident at any speed on a poorly maintained Connecticut road can cause serious personal injuries, including broken bones and head trauma. Oftentimes, the mechanism of injury is unlike that for any other type of motor vehicle crash. Unfortunately, not every motorcycle operator injured in an accident because of the negligence of another is compensated. This is sometimes because the general public, insurance companies, and investigators don’t always understand the rules by which motorcycles operate. This makes it vitally important for your attorney to know the regulations that govern the way motorists treat motorcycles. Your attorney must also understand the “unwritten rules” of operating a motorcycle in Connecticut.
We have represented motorcycle operators involved in serious accidents who were riding alone, in groups, or as a part of charity rides. Each requires special consideration of riding style and guidelines. In any accident, our goal is to get you healthy, proper compensation, and back on the road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Connecticut, you can only file a motorcycle accident claim within two years from the date the crash occurred. Any claims filed after the two-year window will be disregarded. This is known as the statute of limitations.
While pursuing compensation for your motorcycle accident claim, you should prepare for the possibility that your claim will be declined. Some of the reasons your claim may be denied are:
- The policy expired or was canceled.
- The insurance company believes the accident was your fault.
- The at-fault party was not insured under the policy.
- The insurance company doesn’t believe you were actually hurt.
- The insurance company doesn’t think that particular accident is what led to your injuries.
In Connecticut, motorcycle accident victims are eligible to receive three types of damages as part of their compensation. They are:
- Economic damages: Cover calculable losses like lost wages and medical bills.
- Non-economic damages: Cover difficult-to-calculate losses like pain and suffering and loss of life enjoyment.
- Punitive damages: Meant to punish the at-fault party if their actions or inactions portrayed extreme carelessness, malice, and gross disregard for human life.
Connecticut is among U.S. states following comparative negligence regulations when determining fault in a motorcycle accident. This implies that all parties involved in the motorcycle accident can be found responsible. Here, you can only seek compensation for your physical injuries and losses if your responsibility for the motorcycle accident is 50% or less.
The four primary principles for proving the other party’s negligence in the Connecticut motorbike collision are:
- The defendant (party at fault) owed the plaintiff (you) a duty of care.
- The party at fault breached their duty of care to you.
- The defendant’s non-observance of duty of care caused your injuries.
- The plaintiff has damages or losses from the accident.
Our Connecticut motorcycle accident lawyers will gather evidence and call witnesses, as well as accident experts, to testify to help you prove the other party’s negligence in your motorcycle crash.
