A Charleston Motorcycle Lawyer's Guide for Riders

Possible Compensation After a Charleston Motorcycle Accident Injury

A motorcycle crash can significantly impact your life. You may be entitled to compensation for various damages, including your past, current, and future:

Medical expenses

All of your accident-related health care costs should be part of your recovery. This could include hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, medications, physical therapy, and other medical needs. 

Lost income

Lost income includes wages, benefits, bonuses, raises, and income from self-employment that you did not or will not earn because of your motorcycle accident injuries. In some cases, you may be unable to work as many hours or at the same job you did before the accident and be able to recover for partial lost income. In other cases, you may not be able to work at all, and you may receive compensation for all of your lost income.

Pain and suffering

Damages for physical pain, emotional distress, and the overall impact of the accident on your quality of life may be part of your recovery.

Property damage

Compensation can cover repair or replacement costs for your motorcycle and other damaged property.

In cases of extreme negligence, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the at-fault party and deter similar behavior.

How to Choose a Charleston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Finding the right attorney can be important. As you consider which lawyer to hire to represent you in your Charleston motorcycle accident case, we encourage you to consider the following:

Experience

Seek a lawyer with experience in motorcycle accident cases. Attorney Dirk J. Derrick has represented seriously injured people in South Carolina for over 30 years. While past case results do not guarantee an outcome in your case, you can get a sense of the work we do on behalf of people hurt in South Carolina accidents by reading our case results.

Reputation

You can find out what other people think about a lawyer by checking online reviews and asking for references from past clients. As stated, prior results do not guarantee future results, but here is what a few of our motorcycle accident clients said about our representation:

• "Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers is a great firm and helped me tremendously with my case and had a quick and great outcome. " T.T.
• "Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers took care of everything with great results. I highly recommend them." -B.M.
• "From start to finish I'm so thankful for all the help with my case. 5 stars for sure. Everything was wonderful." -B.D.

We encourage you to form your own opinion about us by contacting us for a consultation.

Communication

Communication is imporant in any legal case. We encourage you to choose a lawyer who listens to what you say and prioritizes communicating with you.

Fee Structure

Understand the lawyer's fees upfront, including any contingency arrangements and costs that will be associated with your case, so there are no surprises or unexpected expenses.

What to Expect at Your First Meeting With a Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

The first meeting is all about fact-gathering. 

Our lawyer is going to want to know what happened during the accident and what injuries you suffered. To that end, we may ask things like:

• Where did the accident happen?
• What do you remember about the accident?
• Did the police come, and do you have a police report?
• Have you notified the insurance company? Have you spoken with an insurance adjuster?
• Did you get medical attention? Were you diagnosed with injuries, and do you have medical records?

We also encourage you to ask us questions. You can ask us anything, but some common questions we hear include:

• What is your experience with motorcycle accident cases in Charleston?
• Do you think I have a case worth pursuing?
• How would you approach my case?
• What can I expect from you if I hire you? How can you help me?
• What potential outcomes should I be prepared for?

Remember, while no lawyer can guarantee results, an experienced Charleston motorcycle accident attorney can provide guidance and fight for your rights throughout the legal process.