Charleston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

West Virginia Wrongful Death Attorney

The state of West Virginia follows a modified comparative negligence 50% rule. As a result, an injured motorist can collect damages only if he or she is less than 50% at fault in causing an accident. Additionally, a settlement or award will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to a driver.

For example, if you suffered $100,000 in damages but were found to be 40% at fault, you can only recover up to $60,000. Consequently, when a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, insurers in West Virginia have an incentive to blame him or her in order to reduce the amount of money they owe them.

Since motorcycle accidents are often the result of car and truck drivers failing to see motorcyclists at intersections or on the highway, car drivers often try blame cyclists for accidents. That's why the lawyers at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC work closely with accident investigators in reconstructing what happened, interviewing eyewitnesses, and exposing negligence on the part of car drivers.

Before you talk to an insurance claims adjuster or an attorney for an insurance company, contact motorcycle accident attorneys at the law office of The Bell Law Firm, PLLC today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents

The personal injury lawyers at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC represents motorcycle riders suffering from the following injuries caused by negligent car, truck, and bus drivers:

• Severe concussion
• Brain damage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paraplegia / quadriplegia
• Amputations
• Disfigurement

Protect Yourself against Insurance Claims Adjusters

Insurers have a financial incentive to reduce the amount they pay to injury victims in claims awards and settlements disputes. Insurers are, after all, for-profit companies. In fact, insurers employ a number of tactics to gather information they believe they can use against an injured motorcycle rider.

For instance, they will call and talk to you in a very understanding and empathetic manner, all the while waiting to see if you say anything they can use to hold you at fault or deny a claim altogether. They may even ask you to release your medical records or offer you a settlement offer before the full impact of your injuries are known.

Contact Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC Today

Once you hire us to represent you, insurers must go through our office in any communications with you or about your case. As a result, we can insulate you from the kind of manipulative behavior used by insurers to reduce or deny your claim. To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact motorcycle accident lawyers at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC today.