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A Hayden motorcycle accident lawyer from our team can help you seek justice and compensation if you were hurt when another driver acted carelessly or recklessly. Idaho law allows you to hold negligent drivers responsible for the injuries and financial harm they cause. You do not have to try to manage your insurance claims on your own.
A Hayden personal injury attorney at Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers can handle your case while you focus on healing and making a full recovery. Over the years, we have secured more than $40 million in settlements and verdicts for injured clients. Contact us today to learn more during a free, confidential consultation with our team.
How Our Hayden Injury Lawyers Handle Motorcycle Accident Cases
Our Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers represent injured individuals and their families in northern Idaho, including Kootenai County and Hayden. We are dedicated to helping injured motorcyclists hold at-fault parties accountable and recovering maximum compensation for them.
We understand how much you need a payout to help you cover your costs and losses during this difficult time. We focus on helping people, which has earned us more than 400 5-star reviews. Some recent testimonials include:
- “I’ve known Ryan for years and worked with him on several projects. He is a pro. Definitely works to maximize the return for his clients.” —S.S.
- “Ryan Sargent and his firm have always been very hospitable and always return my phone calls on time … They have been very prompt with all of our dealings, and they are very trustworthy.” —F.C.
We believe all wrongfully injured victims deserve the highest level of legal representation. We work based on contingency, ensuring your current financial situation does not prevent you from hiring our team. We only get paid from the money we recover for you and only after we close your case and win.
It’s free to speak with us and learn the value of your case today.
Call Us NowOur Hayden Injury Attorneys Understand the Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Proving what caused a motorcycle crash and who is legally responsible for it is necessary to secure a payout for an injured motorcyclist in Hayden, ID. We must have strong evidence showing what happened and how the at-fault party’s actions or inaction caused the collision.
Often, motorcycle accidents occur because of someone else’s negligence. This usually includes violating a traffic law which leads to an injury accident. Some examples of negligence that can cause motorcycle accidents include:
- Failure to yield
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Improper lane changes
- Failure to check blind spots
- Following too closely
- Illegal U-turns
- Failure to signal
- Unsafe merging
To hold the at-fault driver accountable for their negligence, we investigate the crash. Some of the evidence we gather could include:
- The accident report filed by local police, such as the Hayden Police Department
- Video of the crash
- Eyewitness testimony
- Accident reconstruction
- Your relevant medical records
- Evidence from the accident scene, often in pictures
- Expert witness testimony
- Paperwork and other documentation of damages
If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed through an act of negligence, you need the highest level of legal representation.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWe Understand the Injuries and Damages Victims Suffer in Hayden, ID, Motorcycle Crashes
Victims hurt in Hayden, ID, collisions can suffer a wide range of injuries. Often, motorcyclists are hurt worse than car accident victims in similar crashes because they lack the same safety features as other vehicles, and they are often ejected from their bikes.
Some serious injuries we often see in motorcycle accident victims include:
- Head injuries, with or without traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones, serious fractures, and crush injuries
- Road rash and other burns
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Facial injuries
- Amputations
Recoverable Damages
When a motorcycle accident victim suffers serious injuries, they often require transfer to a nearby trauma center and inpatient treatment. This could include surgery, therapies, and rehabilitation. They could be out of work for weeks, months, or even years. Some of the economic and non-economic damages they incur as a result include:
- Medical expenses and related costs
- Lost income from missed work
- Loss of earning capacity for lasting injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage, including their motorcycle and gear
- Rehabilitation costs
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Future medical costs for ongoing treatment and support
- Out-of-pocket expenses
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Schedule NowWrongful Death in a Hayden Motorcycle Crash
Unfortunately, not all motorcyclists hurt in a collision survive their injuries. When this occurs, Idaho law allows some parties to file to recover compensation and hold the at-fault parties accountable. This often includes dependents, heirs, and the victim’s personal representative.
The recoverable damages in a Hayden wrongful death case could include:
- Medical care provided before their death
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of income
- Loss of benefits
- Loss of services
Idaho does have caps on some types of damages. A Hayden injury accident attorney from our team can assess how this could affect your case and explain this to you based on the unique details of your accident and recovery.
Our Hayden Motorcycle Collision Lawyers Use a Seven-Step Approach
Working with a motorcycle accident lawyer from our team means you always have the latest updates and always know what to expect. All our attorneys work as a team fighting for a common goal: Your recovery. On this journey, you can expect us to take the following seven steps for you:
- Each case begins with a free case review.
- We take over your case as soon as you choose to hire us.
- We investigate what happened and develop a robust case plan of action.
- We ensure you receive the medical care and support you need.
- As soon as you reach maximum medical improvement, we begin negotiations in your case.
- We settle many of the cases we handle at this point in the process.
- When necessary, we file lawsuits and litigate these cases to secure a fair payout.
Idaho Statutes § 5-219 only gives us a limited time to sue the liable parties in these cases. Act quickly to preserve your rights.
Talk to Our Team About Your Hayden, ID, Motorcycle Accident
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers offers free case reviews. You can learn how a Hayden motorcycle accident lawyer from our team handles cases like yours during this consultation. Contact us to get started.
