The price of healing after a motorcycle crash can be costly

In a split second, a motorcycle accident leading to serious injuries can completely upend your life. The physical pain is just the beginning. What follows is often a long, expensive journey to recovery that can drain your finances. You have the right to pursue compensation.

The cost of recovery can be staggering

Common severe injuries from a motorcycle accident include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, road rash and amputations. The costs associated with recovery can add up:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Hospital stays and surgeries
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy
• Medical equipment (crutches, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Ongoing medical care and medications
• Lost wages due to time off work
• Property damage to your motorcycle

These expenses can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. This places an enormous financial strain on those affected by the crash and their loved ones.

Pursuing compensation for your injuries

Washington law allows injured motorcyclists to seek compensation for their losses through personal injury claims. This process involves proving that another party’s negligence caused the accident and resulting injuries.

Potential sources of compensation include the at-fault driver’s insurance company, your own insurance policy (if you have underinsured motorist coverage) and third parties who may share responsibility for the accident.

However, securing fair compensation can be challenging. It is common for insurers to seek ways to lower settlement amounts. They might dispute the seriousness of your injury or contend that you were partly responsible for the accident.

Do not let the high cost of healing after a motorcycle crash derail your life. Your focus should be on recovery – let an experienced attorney in Washington handle the legal battle for you.

Matthew D. Dubin

Matthew D. Dubin has represented injured people throughout Washington since 1995. He is the founding attorney of Dubin Law Group and focuses his practice on personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents, dangerous products, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.

Education

• License Number: 25378
• University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington – J.D.
• Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut – B.A.

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