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You may have many questions when you are involved in a motorcycle wreck, we are here to help! We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions by motorcycle accident victims in the state of Vermont.
It is important to first contact any related insurance companies that may need to get involved when you or a loved one have experienced a motorcycle accident/crash. Make sure your claim involves the information of as many vehicles involved as possible, as that information is vital to your claim. In addition to car insurance, if your claim involves a situation of medical injury, you may need to reach out to your medical insurance. If you are a victim of a motorcycle crash, don’t let an uninsured and/or irresponsible driver distract you from your right to seek legal consultation. Call today and we’ll connect you with the legal team at one of our network’s law firms to conduct a case review.
Please note: For your consultation to be the most effective, it will be important to have all records related to your claim handy. These documents could include the medical records of the victim of the claim, police reports describing any related incident, testimonials, photos and more. The more documentation you have, the more legally sound your wrongful death claim will become, leading to a better settlement offer.
In numerous cases, the families of fatally injured victims of motorcycle accidents file a wrongful death claim against other individuals involved in the crash. This option often leads to the best settlements, especially in cases overseen by a jury. So what classifies as a wrongful death?
The legal definition of a wrongful death originates from the Illinois Wrongful Death Act of 1995 (740 ILCS 180/0.01), which declared a wrongful death as “any death caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default.” This means any act of misconduct done by someone that results in a fatality may be classified as “wrongful” in a court of law. Often parties at-fault of a wrongful death, whether their offense be considered intentional or accidental, may be liable both criminally and civilly for the act resulting in the wrongful death.
LegalFinders specializes in connecting you with legal experts that can provide specifics to your claim and give you the answers that would help your specific situation. Mulling through legal definitions may be the last thing you want to do in moments of great tragedy and loss. Reach out to schedule your free consultation today.
Throughout the US, statutes of limitations vary greatly by state. In some states, you have a comfortable six years to file a motor vehicle claim, while in others, you have much less time to settle your claim. In Vermont, you have just two years to file and settle a claim regarding wrongful death and just three years for a personal injury claim involving a motor vehicle accident.
Given these shorter amounts of time, it is extremely important to reach out as soon as possible to receive your free consultation. LegalFinders works to pair you with local law firms in your area with reputable lawyers offering expertise in your area’s specific statute of limitations.
Do you live in Vermont and struggle to navigate or describe your hardship to insurance companies after experiencing a motorcycle accident? Don’t fret, you’re not alone. Given everything you have been through in regards to the accident, we’re glad to offer a free consultation so that you can speak to our determined legal professionals. Contact us to connect with the best motorcyclist attorneys. If you have been impacted by anything related to a motorcycle accident, we encourage you not to hesitate in reaching out to our experts. Don’t forget, consultation is entirely free!
When considering whether or not to request assistance in filing a claim involving a motorcycle accident, know that you aren’t alone, and asking for financial settlements in the aftermath of a motorcyclist accident is not unusual. Don’t miss out on potentially life-changing settlements, reach out to LegalFinders to arrange your free consultation. Throughout New England, there are several instances of families asking for financial settlements to ease the burden of motorcycle-related accidents, and settlement potential for much of the cases are substantial.
For example, according to a series of articles published on the Concord, New Hampshire local news website wcax.com by the Associated Press, truck driver Volodymyr Zhukovskyy is a major suspect in a multi-vehicle accident that resulted in the death of 7 motorcyclists on June 21st, 2019. Later updates state that the trial has been postponed till March 2022. There is not any verified reporting on any settlements for the case or reports describing why the hearing was postponed. That being said, know that wrongful death claims are common in cases like the Zhokovskyy case and tend to offer substantial settlements to grieving families, even if they may take longer for legal teams to formulate.
If you or a loved one has experienced a similar tragedy, do not underestimate the value of contacting legal professionals to evaluate your options. LegalFinders can help connect you with legal representatives today through our free consultation service!
If you would like to learn more about wrongful death claims and are interested to see if your claim may classify as a wrongful death, utilize the free consultation services with LegalFinders. We are determined to connect you to only the best law firms with the necessary expertise to assure your claim and potential settlements are successful.
In another report from mychampainvalley.com, author Mike Hoey reported a single-vehicle accident resulting in the death of a 19 year old on Route 102 of Lemington. The accident involved the victim crashing into a utility pole without a helmet as the victim passed a slight curve. The article mentioned high speeds, potential alcohol impairment and lack of protective equipment all as factors that led to the fatality. Given the heightened risk of safety that comes with driving motorcycles in general, it only makes sense that these types of tragedies result in more motorcyclist deaths.
If you’re wondering whether or not to file a claim, it wouldn’t hurt to schedule your free consultation today! LegalFinders is here to point you in the right direction, whether it be for legal professionals with expertise in personal injury, wrongful death or several other types of claims. We have a well developed network of lawyers who want to assure you receive only the best legal advice.
We pride ourselves in cultivating the most effective and beneficial attorney-client relationships. We can connect you with lawyers who specialize in negotiating settlements that favor clients impacted by motorcycle accidents. Our legal experts understand they can’t change the tragedy behind your claim, but they certainly are able to assist you through it by helping you achieve considerable financial relief. Allow LegalFinders to assist you in getting the relief you deserve.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2019, 88 percent of the total number of drivers killed in motorcycle accidents in Vermont were found to have known BAC (blood alcohol content) levels at the time of accident. Although the number of fatalities caused by motorcycle accidents may be relatively low in Vermont in comparison to the rest of America, that doesn’t mean that these accidents could not have been prevented or that they did not happen.
Reach out to LegalFinders today for a free consultation and we’ll make sure that you’re connected to the best law firms in your area. If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a motorcycle accident involving alcohol impairment and you’d like to know how to get more information on filing a personal injury and/or wrongful death claim, know that you may be entitled to a considerable settlement and we want to help.
According to a study conducted by the Department of Transportation, nationally only 42 percent of motorcyclists killed in single-vehicle accidents in 2019 were alcohol-impaired at time of accident. Meanwhile, the Vermont statistic of 88 percent of driver fatalities involving illegal levels of alcohol consumption is over twice that national percentage. Don’t fret though, LegalFinders has the best network of legal professionals to help get you the assistance you need. Vermont is in need of the best legal consultants for instances of alcohol-related motorcycle accidents, and LegalFinders is happy to help.
If your property has been damaged by a motorcyclist under the influence of alcohol, you may be entitled to financial compensation as well, regardless of what happened to the driver who caused the damage. LegalFinders is aware that in many cases, intoxicated drivers who crash often damage not only themselves but also the property they crash into. Don’t let the potential tragedies of the people involved prevent you from getting assistance you may be entitled to. Contact LegalFinders today to set up your free consultation!
If you have experienced any type of motor vehicle accident, do not hesitate to reach out and schedule your free consultation with LegalFinders. In many cases, fatalities that amount from motor vehicle accidents go unreported and claims that could have been made are not. Below are more in-depth statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety regarding Vermont’s specific statistics when it comes to motor vehicle accidents.
In 2019, Vermont had the highest percentage of deaths in the country involving car occupants at 45 percent and a relatively low percentage of deaths involving SUV and pickup occupants at 21 percent.
Although not as numerous as motorcyclist deaths in other parts of the country, motorcyclist deaths in Vermont, which in 2019 amounted to 17 percent of all motor vehicle deaths in the state, still surpassed the percentages of deaths found in the state’s large truck crashes and pedestrian accidents. Together, percentages of deaths from large truck crashes and pedestrian accidents only amounted to a combined 10 percent of fatalities in Vermont.
At LegalFinders we know no dollar amount can fix the loss of life or the true cost of injury, but it can certainly help ease the burden placed on individuals who experience the tragedy and its aftermath. It’s not easy to say how many families of those lost to motor vehicle accidents seek legal consultation, but it is clear that doing so is the best option.
Our networks of esteemed professionals are familiar with local statutes of limitations for various types of claims and know how to optimize your chances of reaching a satisfactory settlement. Do not allow your tragedy to remain just a statistic, take control and seek the legal advice entitled to you. We care about you and our network of legal professionals want to assure you are receiving the best legal support possible.
LegalFinders is determined to assist you in your legal needs through connecting you to our network of experienced attorneys. Even if you don’t have insurance that would strengthen your claim, do not hesitate. If your loved one has died in an accident due to someone else’s misconduct or you’ve experienced financial hardship in the aftermath of an accident, we want to help you find a legal expert to lessen the burden of the tragedy however possible. LegalFinders can help you search for all the answers.
When you utilize our free consultation, you’ll be connected with industry-leading law firms and legal experts determined to make sure you have the best possible experience, and they will do so while being mindful of the associated traumas that may surface with describing the situation behind your claim and any pain you’ve had while experiencing your loss in the first place. With LegalFinders, you’ll be on your way to filing a successful claim and reaching a settlement that will lessen the burden of the experience you’ve had involving a motorcycle accident.
LegalFinders supports motorcycle riders! If you’ve been in an auto accident with serious injuries, motorcycle or not, we can connect you with legal services to start on your personal injury claim. LegalFinders connects you with the best personal injury attorneys from Montpelier to Rutland. We hope to hear from you soon!
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Published: 14 April 2022
https://www.wcax.com/2021/11/10/truck-drivers-trial-delayed-nh-crash-that-killed-7-bikers/
https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/state-by-state
https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/Publication/813112
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2059&ChapterID=57
