Even though bikers have just as much right to use West Hartford roads as anyone else, not everyone respects that right. Unfortunately, when a motorcycle accident happens, the biker often suffers the most.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, has been fighting for the rights of people just like you since 1938. Call our number today for your free case review. A West Hartford motorcycle accident lawyer from our team is eager to learn about your situation. Let us advocate on your behalf and pursue the compensation you need to pay your medical bills and recover as fully as possible.
Why Let Us Handle Your West Hartford Motorcycle Crash?
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we are more than just another Connecticut personal injury law firm. Our team, which includes bikers, looks out for our clients’ wellbeing on multiple levels by:
Managing Your Entire West Hartford Case
Instead of trying to navigate the legal process on your own, let our personal injury attorneys guide and support you by:
- Investigating your case to learn all we can about who the liable party is, how they failed to protect you, and what the consequences of that failure will be
- Finding evidence to prove that you are a responsible biker who was not at fault for the crash
- Contacting the at-fault party or parties and letting them know we represent you
- Determining how much your case is worth so that we ask for an appropriate amount of damages (and so the insurer cannot shortchange you)
- Meeting with the insurance company to negotiate a fair settlement that meets your present and future needs
- Presenting your case before a judge and jury in a courtroom if the at-fault party will not negotiate in good faith
Ensuring You Get Medical Care After the Motorcycle Collision
While your settlement should cover your medical expenses, it can take months or even years for that settlement money to hit your bank account. How can you get the care you need right now when you have not yet won the funds to pay for it?
One way is to let our team write a letter of protection. This letter guarantees a portion of your future settlement to your providers so they can continue to care for you with the promise that they will be paid later.
Keeping You Informed Throughout Your Motorcycle Accident Case
You may not be up to handling a legal action by yourself, but you do not want to be left in the dark, either. This is, after all, still your case and your future on the line. You can rely on us to:
- Stay in constant communication with you as your case moves through the legal system
- Answer any questions that arise
- Be available 24/7 to respond to your queries and concerns
- Advise you about what course of action we think would be right for you
- Offer our professional, distanced perspective on a matter that is very emotional for you
- Charge no attorneys’ fees until a settlement is achieved
Working Within Connecticut’s Legal Statute of Limitations
Your right to motorcycle accident compensation expires two years after the crash, according to CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584. In other words, you must begin your case within this timeframe or risk losing all rights to damages.
Our team does not want you to miss out on the chance to recover compensation. We encourage West Hartford accident victims to start exploring their options as soon as possible.
Motorcycle Accident Damages Can Secure Your Family’s Future
Even with a West Hartford motorcycle accident lawyer on your side, taking legal action is neither quick nor simple. Why should you put yourself through more stress after just experiencing a traumatizing accident?
The compensation you can win from a lawsuit would make a big difference in your family’s lives. You would no longer have to worry about coping alone with losses like the following:
Damage to Your Bike and Personal Property
Our legal team includes a property damage expert who can assess the level of damage done to your bike and how much it will cost to fix or replace it. You may also be able to recover the cost of other lost personal property, such as a cell phone.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
This is the primary reason why most people decide to file a lawsuit: they have sustained severe bodily injuries that affect all aspects of their lives. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Have you experienced physical pain and discomfort because of your injuries?
- Did the accident cause symptoms of emotional distress, like recurring thoughts, insomnia, or mood swings?
- Have you experienced a loss of independence or an inability to engage in the full range of activities you did before the accident?
- Are there certain aspects of your injuries that you will never recover from? For example, are you permanently paralyzed, or will your injuries leave noticeable scars?
If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, you could be eligible for compensation.
The Financial Cost of Your Motorcycle Crash
You should not have to pay for any expenses or monetary losses related to the crash. We can help you seek reimbursement for medical bills, lost wages, and even lost earning capacity.
For more information about the damages you could be entitled to, call Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC. Our team wants to start on your case as soon as possible so you do not have to wait any longer to receive the compensation you deserve.
Determining Liability in Your West Hartford Motorcycle Crash
Even in a case that seems straightforward—say, if a drunk driver hit you while you were lawfully stopped at a red light—there may be more to your case than meets the eye. Our team investigates every case diligently to get to the truth for our clients.
Driver Negligence and Motorcycle Accidents
Careless drivers who neglect to stay alert for bikers, exceed the speed limit, or even fail to clear snow off their car roof can easily cause a crash. We can either confirm or rule out a driver as a liable party in your case by:
- Interviewing both you and the driver to get your perspectives
- Interviewing witnesses about what they saw, including how the driver was behaving before the collision
- Reviewing video footage that shows whether the driver was breaking the law or not
- Looking at official reports, such as the police report of this crash or any prior violations committed by the driver in similar circumstances
Mechanical Failures and Motorcycle Collisions
You rely on your bike’s manufacturer to create a safe product. You also depend on your mechanic to keep the bike in good condition for as long as possible. Likewise, the driver who hit you also places their trust in the good faith of manufacturers and mechanics. Unfortunately, not all such parties are deserving of your trust.
Our team can determine if a mechanical issue played a role by:
- Asking you and/or the driver if you noticed anything unusual about your vehicle before the accident
- Talking to your/the driver’s mechanic about any work they recently did and any problems they might have missed or failed to adequately address
- Finding out if there have been any recalls involving either of your vehicles and, if so, whether the manufacturer acted quickly enough to warn the public about the danger presented by their faulty vehicles
- Examining the vehicles ourselves to find out if there is any sign of a malfunction or subpar repair work
Environmental Factors and Your Motorcycle Crash
Even a minor hazard in the roadway can increase your chance of suffering an injury. To keep everyone safe, the local government should lay down ice melt, fill cracks and potholes, trim overhanging branches, fix broken streetlights, and remove objects that people can hit.
We can find out if the government of West Hartford bears any responsibility for your accident by:
- Looking at video footage or photographs that show the state of the road on an average day or the day of the crash
- Finding out if anyone reported to the government about the road conditions and, if so, what was done about it
- Talking to government employees about what their usual procedure is for dealing with road hazards
- Checking the police report to see if there is any mention of environmental factors
We Can Find All Liable Parties in Your West Hartford Case
Some crashes are caused by just one act of negligence. Others are the result of multiple reckless acts by more than one party. No matter which is true in your situation, Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, can track down the responsible parties and fight for the right amount of compensation.
Do You Have a West Hartford Motorcycle Accident Case?
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, can provide a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and how they apply to your case. Then, our West Hartford motorcycle accident lawyers can work through every obstacle to champion your right to just compensation.
Call us today and Let Our Family, Help Your Family.