You are mistaken if you think you don’t need a lawyer for a bike accident.

Unless and until you are a legal professional, you cannot handle the claim process independently.

It is a known fact that, after an accident, no insurance company would be open to settling the claim cooly and genuinely.

They will ensure to follow the below tactics:

– Denying your claim right away.
– Offering you a lowball settlement.
– Downplaying your injuries and damages.
– Trying to intimidate you into accepting less.
– Getting you to say things that they can use against you.

Therefore, it is suggested that you hire a lawyer immediately after a bike accident for the following reasons:

1. Having a lawyer immediately after the accident or from the first day of the claiming process reduces the chance of the insurance company taking your claim lightly. In addition, having a lawyer on board sends a serious message.

2. The insurance company would always try to prove that you have quoted a high claim value or that the cost of injuries or repairs is not valid. Having a lawyer by your side helps you get the proper damage valuation and expenses for treating the injuries.
Secondly, he will ensure you don’t settle for any less amount.

3. When you meet with an accident, you suffer physical/visible loss and non-economic damages like pain, suffering, loss of job, etc. Having a lawyer by your side, you can also claim these non-economic damages.

4. Claiming a bike accident can be taxing in terms of time and effort. After experiencing an accident, you may not be physically and mentally ready to go through the tedious process. In such a condition, there is a possibility that the insurance company can take advantage of your vulnerable situation.

Having a lawyer by your side relieves you from the stress of the claiming process. The lawyer would ensure to handle every aspect of the process. From collating the required documents to getting the correct valuation to claiming it correctly, a lawyer would ensure to do it all.

5. Even if it is loud and clear that you have been a victim and your claim is genuine, an insurance company will ensure to drag the settlement as much as possible.

No wonder most bike accident insurance claims take weeks and months to settle. Therefore, having a lawyer by your side, you can be assured that you will get the claim, no matter how long it takes.

It’s the lawyer’s job to ensure you get the claim.