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WHAT DAMAGES CAN I SEEK IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CLAIM?

What Damages Can I Seek in a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Kentucky

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WHAT DAMAGES CAN I SEEK IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CLAIM?

Personal Injury Settlement Calculator

This simply does not exist

There is no way to determine the value of a motorcycle accident claim without investigating the circumstances of the

accident to determine the liability of the parties

Furthermore, a “calculator” does not take into consideration the non-

financial damages that you may be entitled to receive as part of your

personal injury claim

A Thorough Investigation . . .

We not only investigate liability issues when we look at a motorcycle accident claim

We also investigate the financial, emotional and physical losses

incurred by the victim

. . . Leads to Maximum Recovery

By discussing the case with your doctors and other professionals, we gather evidence that proves you are entitled to compensation for all of

your losses

Rather than try to “guesstimate” how much we think your motorcycle

accident claim is worth,

we take the time to thoroughly investigate all factors used in calculating the claim amount

This ensures that you receive the maximum recovery possible for your

injuries

PAST AND FUTURE MEDICAL

EXPENSES

You are entitled to recover the cost of all medical expenses you have

incurred as a result of your motorcycle accident

In addition, if you must have future medical treatments, you are entitled to claim an amount for the cost of

future medical bills

This could be continuing physical therapy, future surgeries, long-term personal care and on-going medical

care for a permanent medical condition

Past and Future Lost Wages

If you are unable to return to work due to your injuries, you are

entitled to claim future lost wages in addition to any wages that you

lost as a result of the accident

This may include the loss of any benefits that you may have been entitled to receive had you been

able to work

Loss of Earning Capacity

If you are able to return to work but will be unable to earn the same

wages as before the accident because of your injuries, you can

claim an amount for loss of earning capacity

In most cases, a financial expert will be used to calculate the value

of this claim

Other Out-of-Pocket Losses

Costs of doctor visits and medical treatments

Over-the-counter medications

Medical aids such as crutches, wheelchair and slings

Paying someone to perform household chores that you can no longer perform

Fees for expert witnesses

Court filing fees

NON – FINANCIAL LOSSES

Non-financial losses are those that you suffer due to the accident that

are related to emotional and physical distress

Pain and physical suffering

Emotional suffering

Loss of consortium

Loss of the enjoyment of life

Punitive damages, if applicable

Documenting Losses

In order to help your attorney, you should keep receipts for all out-of-

pocket expenses incurred as a result of your accident

It is also helpful to keep a diary that details your pain level each day as well as the emotional and physical

distress experienced due to the accident

The diary helps the attorney “see” how the motorcycle accident has

impacted your daily life

Contact an Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Contact us at (270) 351-6069 or (502) 964-1968 or 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with

one of our attorneys

You may also contact our office through our convenient online

contact form

We’ve Helped Thousands of KY Families, we can help you!

The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples,

PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience

If you or a loved one has an automobile accident claim, we can

help you

We represent clients in Hardin County, Jefferson County and

throughout central Kentucky from our offices in Radcliff and Louisville

Learn More About Damages To Seek In A Motorcycle Accident

Claim In Kentucky

Click to visit:

www.mmslawonline.com

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