Motorcycle Accidents: Know Your Rights
Riding a motorcycle is like being in your own personal action movie. The wind is in your helmet, the road is wide open, and the world feels limitless—until suddenly, a car that didn’t see you changes everything.
Motorcycle accidents are serious. One moment you’re cruising, the next, you’re dealing with pain, hospital visits, and financial stress. Riders face unique risks—no seatbelts, no airbags—just the open road. Even with proper gear and training, the impact from larger vehicles can lead to catastrophic injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
At Juzkiw Law, our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers understand what you’re going through. We’re here to protect your rights, help you recover, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
What to Expect After a Motorcycle Accident
What you need to know after you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident
Motorcycle crashes can turn your life upside down. After an accident, you may be entitled to accident benefits from your insurance company, regardless of who was at fault. These may include:
- Income Replacement: Compensation for lost wages while you recover.
- Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits: Coverage for treatment, physiotherapy, or ongoing medical care.
- Attendant Care: Support for personal or household assistance due to your injuries.
At Juzkiw Law, we go beyond paperwork—we investigate your accident thoroughly by working with doctors, medical experts, and accident reconstruction professionals. We ensure the at-fault driver is held accountable and that you receive the full compensation available to you.
Taking on the Insurance Companies
Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts or deny claims. That’s where a motorcycle accident lawyer near you can make a difference.
We handle every aspect of your claim, including negotiations, documentation, and appeals. If your claim is denied or underpaid, we’ll fight to ensure you get compensated for:
- Lost income (past, present, and future)
- Medical costs (ongoing treatments, rehabilitation, or therapy)
- Pain and suffering
Impact on family members, such as loss of care, companionship, or financial support
Filing a Tort Claim for a Motorcycle Accident
The tort claim is your ticket to full compensation. While accident benefits are there to help with some of your immediate needs, they won’t cover everything—especially the pain and suffering or long-term financial impacts of the accident. To get the most comprehensive compensation, we’ll help you pursue a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
But here’s the kicker: In order to claim pain and suffering, your injuries have to meet a specific threshold. It’s like jumping through a legal hoop while you’re still limping from the crash. Luckily, at Juzkiw Law, we’ve been through this obstacle course before, and we know exactly how to clear it.
Your claim could include:
– Lost income: Both the income you’ve already lost and any future income that you won’t be able to earn because of the injury.
– Medical costs: Not just the initial treatments, but ongoing care like physiotherapy, counseling, or home modifications if needed.
– Out-of-pocket expenses: Those small but annoying costs that add up, like medical equipment, travel for treatment, and more.
Why You Need a Lawyer: It’s Not as Simple as It Looks
On paper, filing a claim might sound like a simple process, but trust us—there’s nothing easy about it. It’s like trying to fix a motorcycle engine when you don’t know a carburetor from a spark plug. The paperwork is dense, the deadlines are tight, and the insurance companies will find every excuse in the book to delay or deny your claim.
Without the right legal tools and experience, you might find yourself knee-deep in a bureaucratic mess, delaying your recovery and future projects. That’s why it’s crucial to have an experienced lawyer by your side who knows the ins and outs of accident law.
We’re here to handle all the complicated stuff so you can focus on what’s most important: getting better. We’ll make sure the paperwork is done right, the deadlines are met, and you’re getting the full amount you deserve, not a penny less.
How Juzkiw Law Can Help
At Juzkiw Law, we’re known for being compassionate and diligent. We’ll get you back on track, whether that means negotiating with stubborn insurance companies or taking your case to court. Our goal is simple: to make sure you get the care and compensation you need to move forward after a motorcycle accident.
Our services include:
– Accident investigation: We work with a team of experts—doctors, engineers, and more—to ensure that we’ve got every angle of your case covered.
– Filing and managing claims: From accident benefits to tort claims, we take care of the legal heavy lifting.
– Support for your family: If your accident has impacted your loved ones, we’ll help them file claims too.
So, if you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, don’t wait.
Schedule a consultation today with Juzkiw Law.
FAQs About Motorcycle Accident Claims
Yes. A motorcycle accident lawyer ensures your rights are protected and that insurance companies don’t take advantage of you. They can also help maximize your compensation.
You typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a tort claim. For accident benefits, you must notify your insurer within 7 days and submit forms promptly.
You may receive compensation for lost income, medical expenses, rehabilitation, and pain and suffering. Your lawyer will help determine the full scope of your claim.
Even if you share some responsibility, you may still be eligible for compensation under Ontario’s comparative negligence laws. Your lawyer will help minimize fault assigned to you.
At Juzkiw Law, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case.
Juzkiw Law proudly serves clients across Ontario. Whether you’re in Toronto or surrounding areas, we can assist you in person or remotely.
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