Nothing is more troubling to a family than hearing that your loved one has been hurt in an accident. The resulting injuries can be catastrophic and even fatal when your loved one is in a collision when riding a motorcycle. If you or a loved one were hurt in a motorcycle accident in Maryland, call the Bethesda motorcycle accident lawyers at Regan Zambri Long.
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Our attorneys have secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for Maryland motorcycle accident victims, and we can do the same for you. For a no-obligation, free consultation, contact the Bethesda motorcycle accident lawyers at 202-960-4596.
You do not have to hire an attorney to represent you in a personal injury claim. However, there are benefits to doing so.
When you hire the Bethesda motorcycle accident lawyers of Regan Zambri Long, you are getting decades of experience in your corner. Our team has the knowledge and resources to ensure that the compensation you and your family need to move forward from the accident is awarded to you.
We do this by:
Yearly, roughly 1,000 motorcycle accidents occur in Maryland, with 75 percent resulting in injury or fatality. Knowing who to turn to if an accident occurs can be critical. Regan Zambri Long knows the intricacies of Maryland motorcycle laws and will use that knowledge to help you with a successful claim.
Following a motorcycle crash, there are steps you should take. First, be sure to contact emergency services for any injuries and call the police. This will allow you and any other victims to get medical care while also having a formal police report filed. The police will gather information from involved parties and likely begin to connect the dots on what happened. You have a right to this report, so get a copy.
If your injuries are severe, get medical attention at the hospital. Record all medical treatment, including medications, surgeries, rehabilitation, etc. This will be used to calculate the value of your claim. If you do not have injuries that require medical care away from the scene, get photos of any damage and evidence, such as skid marks on roadways, property damage, etc. If there are witnesses, get their information as well.
Finally, call Regan Zambri Long. Our attorneys can handle communications on your behalf while you focus on recovery.
Motorcycle accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. From carelessness to weather conditions, mechanical failure to traffic violations, these accidents can result in hefty medical bills and extensive damage to your vehicle.
These factors ultimately determine how much your Bethesda motorcycle accident claim is worth. While there is no average motorcycle accident settlement, the following can impact the value of your claim:
Over 5,000 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2021 in the United States. Unfortunately, this leaves many families with the task of seeking wrongful death settlements to handle the aftermath of losing a loved one.
Our Bethesda motorcycle accident lawyers can help you file a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver so you can pay for accident-related expenses. This may include unpaid medical expenses, lost wages, loss of benefits, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, funeral and burial costs, and more.
In some cases, a malicious driver can be required to pay punitive damages for their actions.
To find out what compensation you are entitled to in a Bethesda wrongful death claim, call Regan Zambri Long.
Depending on the facts of your specific case, your Bethesda motorcycle accident claim may be a quick process. However, if there are questions of fault, the claim can take longer.
Maryland is a contributory negligence state. This means that if you share in any of the responsibility for causing a motorcycle accident, you are barred from financial recovery in a personal injury case.
Factors that can impact your liability include:
Many motorcyclists worry that if they were not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash will bar them from financial recovery but this is not so. To find out if you are eligible for a personal injury claim call Regan ZambriLong.
Because of Maryland’s contributory negligence laws, it’s important to have a law firm on your side that can determine the liable party in your motorcycle accident claim. To do so, Regan Zambri Long will determine if:
If there is any question of who is to blame for your accident, you need a trusted law firm with experience.
If you or a loved one were the victims of a Bethesda, Maryland motorcycle accident, you need the experience of a trusted motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Our award-winning attorneys can protect your rights, ensure that you receive fair compensation, and help you navigate the legal process. Regan Zambri Long has recovered $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for accident victims with our National Board of Trial Advocacy certified attorneys.
Our experience is unmatched and our dedication to you cannot be beat. Our attorneys will work tirelessly to:
Being involved in a motorcycle accident, or losing a loved one to a collision, can be detrimental to a family. Finding the time and resources needed to have a successful legal case can be daunting and you may just want to accept an insurance settlement and put it behind you.
At Regan Zambri Long, we do the heavy lifting so you can focus on recovery. No two accidents are the same which is why we put the time and resources into meeting with you and discussing your options for legal recovery.
Cost should not be a factor when considering if you need a Bethesda motorcycle crash lawyer. Most motorcycle accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis which means you don’t pay anything upfront and instead will only pay a fraction of your settlement or verdict to the firm once the case or claim has concluded. If a law firm is asking for an hourly rate, you know it’s time to call a new office.
For a no-obligation, free consultation, contact the Bethesda motorcycle crash lawyers of Regan Zambri Long at 202-960-4596 or connect with us online.