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Over the past decade, the number of registered motorcycles in the United States has dramatically increased. Sadly, with that, the number of motorcycle accidents has also increased.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be left wondering how you will afford to cover mounting medical bills, especially if you are unable to work due to your injuries. Understandably, it can be an incredibly stressful time for you and your loved ones.
A common misconception within the general public is to assume that Texas law will promise them equal financial recovery for their injuries with little trouble just because the law is on their side. But what we actually have is the right to equal financial recovery through the courts. If we want that recompense, we must fight for it ourselves. It’s not given to us automatically.
Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Codes state only that accident victims may seek compensation, following specific legal guidelines, from negligent defendants. The first rule is the burden of proving the damages are owed to us, as we have already said. To be compensated, we must convince the jury that the defendant’s negligence is indeed the cause of the accident, and all the misery we have suffered because of it. Personal injury cases can get extremely litigious. It takes a special kind of attorney to be successful in this type of law. And a host of less-than-knowledgeable people are more than willing to give you “free legal advice” (which is often worth what you pay for it: nothing)
You also might have a relative or friend who is a lawyer who wants to protect your best interests and represent you in a personal injury claim or lawsuit. And though we would never tell you what to do, we will say that when it comes to legal representation of any type, you might want to reconsider retaining anyone who might have a difficult time emotionally disassociating him or herself from your case. Personal […]