Cumming Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Cumming that occurred because of someone else’s negligence, you have rights. A skilled Cumming motorcycle accident lawyer can help you understand and pursue those rights. Van Sant Law has been serving motorcycle accident victims in Forsyth County since 2003. Our compassionate attorneys are committed to helping you through this difficult time.

Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents can happen in a split second. Knowing what steps to take can help you get through the aftermath more confidently.

 
• Contact Emergency Responders. Always report accidents to law enforcement. If you or someone else was injured in the accident, let the emergency responders know that medical treatment is needed.
 
• Seek Medical Treatment. It is important to have your injuries evaluated by competent medical providers even if you think your injuries are relatively minor. This medical evaluation can help identify potential injuries so they can be treated appropriately. Victims injured in Cumming frequently visit Northside Hospital Forsyth for evaluation and treatment.
 
• Consult a Personal Injury Law Firm. As soon as you feel up to doing so, schedule a free consultation with a motorcycle accident attorney at Van Sant Law. We will review your case and give you the information you need to make decisions about pursuing your rights.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Motorcycle accident victims can suffer a range of injuries, from minor scrapes and bruises to debilitating injuries and even death. Our experienced attorneys help motorbike accident victims seek compensation for all types of injuries including:

 
• Road rash
 
• Cuts and bruises
 
• Burns and scarring
 
• Broken bones and fractures
 
• Spinal cord injuries
 
• Back, neck, and head injuries
 
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions
 
• Paralysis
 
• Limb amputations
 
• Internal bleeding
 
• Emotional distress, including PTSD

Even seemingly minor injuries can negatively impact your life in unanticipated ways. Our legal team can help evaluate your injuries and the impact on your life to assess the relative strength of your claim.

Determining Grounds for a Claim

To obtain compensation for your losses, your attorney must be able to show that someone else’s negligence led to the accident which caused your injuries. The value of your claim will depend on the nature and severity of your injuries, and the impact the accident has had (and is expected to have) on your life.

When you choose to work with Van Sant Law as your local personal injury law firm, our attorneys will work hard to identify all parties who have some responsibility for your injuries. While the other driver is often the primary responsible party, there may be other potential defendants in your motorcycle accident claim. These may include safety inspectors, auto parts manufacturers, government agencies, municipalities, dealerships, and others.

Proving Negligence in Motorcycle Accident Claims

While identifying responsible parties is a key step in your claim, your lawyer must also be able to prove that a responsible party’s negligence led to the accident. Your lawyer will work to investigate, gather, and review evidence to support your claim. Evidence will vary, depending on the facts and circumstances of your claim, but often includes some or all of the following:

 
• Police reports/emergency responder reports
 
• Photos and videos of the accident scene
 
• Documentation of your injuries
 
• Witness statements
 
• Medical treatment records
 
• Reports from safety inspectors
 
• Chemical BAC reports
 
• Accident reconstruction reports
 
• Expert witness testimony
 
• Cell phone records

Understanding Georgia’s Shared Fault Laws

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule for motorcycle accident claims and other personal injury cases — the amount of compensation you might receive for your losses may be reduced if the facts show you were partially at fault for the accident.

This means that if someone else is more than 50% responsible for the accident, you can seek compensation from them for your losses; if you were 51% responsible, you cannot file a claim for damages.

In Georgia, shared fault also means that the amount of your damages award will be reduced by the percentage you were at fault. For example, if your claim was valued at $100,000 but the evidence showed you were 30% at fault and the other driver was 70% at fault, your award would be reduced by 30%, or $30,000.

Contact Van Sant Law Today!

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Cumming or the surrounding area, it is critical to obtain prompt, reliable legal service from a firm you can trust. Van Sant Law handles all types of vehicle accidents. In fact, we have been helping accident victims in Cumming for more than two decades.

We understand what you are going through, and we’re here to help. We offer free, no-obligation consultations with experienced, compassionate attorneys. Contact us today to learn more and to take the first step toward your future.