Our legal team will obtain other evidence you may need to help prove the other motorist’s negligence, the seriousness of your injuries, and the damages you should receive in your settlement. Here are some types of evidence we may collect:
- Business and traffic camera footage. If a nearby business surveillance camera or a traffic camera has video footage of your motorcycle accident, we will try to obtain it before it’s destroyed or taped over.
- Cellphone records. If the other driver was texting or talking on their cellphone when they struck your motorcycle, our lawyers can obtain their cellphone records to prove this.
- Eyewitness statements. Our attorneys will interview any eyewitnesses to the wreck. If their testimony would be helpful, we’ll have them sign a written statement while their memories of what occurred are fresh and will call them as witnesses if your case goes to trial. We can also obtain any photos or video they took at the scene.
- Medical records. You should save all your medical bills. Our legal team will get your medical records to establish the seriousness of your injuries, the treatments you need, and your prognosis for recovering from your injuries.
- Wage loss documents. We will obtain documentation of your wage losses, such as pay stubs and other documents showing the amount of vacation and sick time, commissions, bonuses, and other benefits you lost.
- Expert witnesses. If the insurance company raises disputes to deny your claim or tries to pay you less money, we may need to hire expert witnesses, such as an accident reconstruction expert, a medical expert, or an economic expert, to resolve their arguments.
Other Benefits of Hiring Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
In addition to collecting evidence you need, our legal team at Bollwerk & Associates, LLC can assist you in many ways, including the following:
- Determine all liable parties. When we investigate the cause of the collision, we will also determine if additional liable parties, such as a repair facility or municipality, are liable to compensate you.
- Explain your rights. We will explain your rights under Missouri or Illinois law, the value of your claim, and what you can expect to happen when we file your claim in language you can understand. We’ll also keep you updated on the status of your case and help you weigh your options if the insurance company makes you a settlement offer.
- Take over communications with the insurance company. Our legal team will take over all communications with the insurance company so that they don’t take advantage of you and you don’t make an unintentional mistake that hurts your case.
- Negotiate your settlement. Our lawyers will try to negotiate an out-of-court settlement with the insurance company that compensates you in full for your injuries.
- Litigate your case. If the insurance company won’t be reasonable or the deadline to sue under Missouri Code §516.120(4) expires soon, our attorneys will sue the negligent driver and litigate your claim. While we’ll most likely settle your case before it is scheduled for trial, we aren’t afraid to argue your case at a jury trial if this is in your best interests.
