Do you need help with an accident involving a bike? Check out these bicycle accident injury tips, then contact our Salt Lake City lawyer now.
Case Value
With regards to case value, these three rules can serve as guides.
First, the value of a case usually follows the severity of your injuries. The worse a person is hurt, the bigger the case. Second, how much are the medical bills? This one is similar to the last one – usually, the higher the medical bills, the more valuable the case. Third, what kind of impact did the crash have on your life? The more the injuries from a crash affect your life, the more the case is worth, oftentimes.
All these factors go into helping evaluate the value of a case.
Differences Between Bicycle And Car Accident Cases
The bike trails in Salt Lake, and in Utah, are some of the best in the world. Some of Utah’s drivers, however, are not so good. If you’ve been hit on a bicycle in Utah, there’s a few differences between car crashes and bike crashes that you need to know.
First, insurance protects you differently on a bike than a car. Second, bicyclists are often more hurt and have more severe injuries than in a typical car crash. Get medical help fast so that you can heal completely and have a good recovery. Third, hire an experienced attorney that’s not afraid to go to court and who knows how the different insurance policies interact. Finally, avoid settlement mill law firms at all costs
Insurance Investigation
Insurance companies want what’s best for them, not for you. If you’ve been hit on your bicycle in Utah, you’re probably going to get a call from the insurance company of the car that hit you. They want to record you while they ask you questions about your crash. Never give them a recorded statement without talking to a lawyer first.
Insurance adjusters are trained to make that call as fast as they can, so that they can get the information they need that helps them and hurts your case. If an insurance adjuster wants you to give a recorded statement, tell them you need to talk to an attorney first.
Do you or your loved one need help with a serious accident involving a bike and have questions about our bicycle accident injury tips? Contact experienced Salt Lake City bicycle accident lawyer Brad DeBry for a free consultation.
