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The sad reality is that many motorcycle collisions occur because drivers fail to see motorcycles and don’t take adequate time looking out for them. Sadly, innocent motorcyclists suffer serious injuries when drivers make unsafe lane changes and turns, or pull out in front of motorcycles.
If your job requires the use of your arms and upper body, you should be able to receive compensation for your lost income while you cannot work. In order to get the compensation you need and deserve, you will probably need to file a personal injury lawsuit to collect for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Typically, accident injury claims get settled outside of court. However, if the insurance company for the other side isn’t willing to negotiate a fair offer and settle your case for what it is worth, your case may progress to the courtroom.
Sometimes lost income claims can be complex if you don’t make a regular salary or if you need to collect for future lost earnings. This is why it is important to have a knowledgeable attorney on your side who knows how to support your claim through prior wage earning records, actual income that was lost, and through doctors’ notes.
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