There is no way to determine the value of a motorcylce accident claim without investigating the circumstances of the accident to determine the liability of the parties. Learn more about motorcycle accident claim in Kentucky in this presentation.

1. WHAT DAMAGES CAN I SEEK IN A
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CLAIM?

2. Personal Injury Settlement
Calculator

3. This simply does not exist

4. There is no way to determine the value
of a motorcycle accident claim without
investigating the circumstances of the
accident to determine the liability of the
parties

5. Furthermore, a “calculator” does not
take into consideration the non-
financial damages that you may be
entitled to receive as part of your
personal injury claim

6. A Thorough Investigation . . .

7. We not only investigate liability
issues when we look at a
motorcycle accident claim

8. We also investigate the financial,
emotional and physical losses
incurred by the victim

9. . . . Leads to Maximum
Recovery

10. By discussing the case with your
doctors and other professionals, we
gather evidence that proves you are
entitled to compensation for all of
your losses

11. Rather than try to “guesstimate”
how much we think your motorcycle
accident claim is worth,

12. we take the time to thoroughly
investigate all factors used in
calculating the claim amount

13. This ensures that you receive the
maximum recovery possible for your
injuries

14. PAST AND FUTURE MEDICAL
EXPENSES

15. You are entitled to recover the cost
of all medical expenses you have
incurred as a result of your
motorcycle accident

16. In addition, if you must have future
medical treatments, you are entitled
to claim an amount for the cost of
future medical bills

17. This could be continuing physical
therapy, future surgeries, long-term
personal care and on-going medical
care for a permanent medical
condition

18. Past and Future Lost Wages

19. If you are unable to return to work
due to your injuries, you are
entitled to claim future lost wages
in addition to any wages that you
lost as a result of the accident

20. This may include the loss of any
benefits that you may have been
entitled to receive had you been
able to work

21. Loss of Earning Capacity

22. If you are able to return to work
but will be unable to earn the same
wages as before the accident
because of your injuries, you can
claim an amount for loss of earning
capacity

23. In most cases, a financial expert
will be used to calculate the value
of this claim

24. Other Out-of-Pocket Losses

25. Costs of doctor visits and medical
treatments
Over-the-counter medications
Medical aids such as crutches, wheelchair
and slings

26. Paying someone to perform household
chores that you can no longer perform
Fees for expert witnesses
Court filing fees

27. NON – FINANCIAL LOSSES

28. Non-financial losses are those that
you suffer due to the accident that
are related to emotional and
physical distress

29. Pain and physical suffering
Emotional suffering
Loss of consortium

30. Loss of the enjoyment of life
Punitive damages, if applicable

31. Documenting Losses

32. In order to help your attorney, you
should keep receipts for all out-of-
pocket expenses incurred as a
result of your accident

33. It is also helpful to keep a diary that
details your pain level each day as
well as the emotional and physical
distress experienced due to the
accident

34. The diary helps the attorney “see”
how the motorcycle accident has
impacted your daily life

35. Contact an Experienced
Motorcycle Accident Attorney

36. Contact us at (270) 351-6069 or
(502) 964-1968 or 1-800-754-HELP
to schedule a free consultation with
one of our attorneys

37. You may also contact our office
through our convenient online
contact form

38. We’ve Helped Thousands of KY
Families, we can help you!

39. The personal injury attorneys of
Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples,
PSC have over 50 years of
combined legal experience

40. If you or a loved one has an
automobile accident claim, we can
help you

41. We represent clients in Hardin
County, Jefferson County and
throughout central Kentucky from
our offices in Radcliff and Louisville

42. Learn More About Damages To
Seek In A Motorcycle Accident
Claim In Kentucky

43. Click to visit:
www.mmslawonline.com
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