Many of the bikers on the road hail from other states. Some are coming to visit friends or family, while others are simply passing through on their way to Florida. Accidents can unfortunately happen to anybody, including visitors from out of state.
If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident in Georgia, it is critical to hire an experienced Hardeeville motorcycle accident lawyer to represent you. Contact Lawbike Motorcycle Injury Lawyers. Motorcycle accident cases are all we handle. Our focus has allowed us to provide the highest level of service to clients, and we want to hear your story. You can schedule a free consultation by contacting us directly.
4 Reasons to Hire a Hardeeville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Why should you reach out to Lawbike Motorcycle Injury lawyers instead of waiting to return home to hire an attorney? Here are four of the best reasons why a local lawyer is the right choice for you.
1. The Evidence is Here in Georgia
- The accident scene. Maybe a defect in the road contributed to the crash. You will need pictures of the scene, which means your lawyer 500 miles away either needs to travel to Georgia or will end up hiring a local lawyer to take pictures.
- The defendant. The person who struck you was likely a Georgia resident. This means that any deposition will probably be held in Georgia since this is where they live.
- Local insurer. True, most of the large insurance companies have offices all around the country. But the Georgia driver’s policy will cover the claim.
- Witnesses. Eyewitnesses often provide critical evidence for use in an injury claim, such as whether one driver broke the law or was driving dangerously. The witnesses are easier to talk to here in Georgia.
An out-of-state lawyer will need to spend time and money to gather all useful evidence to use in a claim. That could shrink the amount of any settlement you take home.
2. Georgia Law Probably Applies to Your Case
When the two parties are from different states, a question arises about which state’s law will apply to the accident claim. If the crash happened here in Georgia, then our law will undoubtedly control the case.
You should hire a lawyer who understands Georgia personal injury law in detail. A lawyer from Florida or Ohio can certainly learn it with sufficient study, but they will never know the intricacies of the law quite like a local Georgia lawyer. You shouldn’t have to pay for a lawyer to get up to speed on the relevant law.
3. We Know Local Insurance Adjusters & Judges
Most motorcycle accident cases can settle, but it helps to know how insurance adjusters negotiate. Each insurer has its own processes, and an experienced Georgia lawyer will have greater familiarity than an out-of-state lawyer.
This familiarity pays even greater dividends if your case ends up in court. Only a small handful of motorcycle accident cases do, but our firm has experience with most of the local judges. We know how they assess evidence, their local court rules, and any quirks which give our clients a leg up.
Unfortunately, your lawyer back home could be the best attorney in the state, but she still won’t know local Georgia judges the way we do. This is one reason why out-of-state lawyers often hire local counsel to file cases and advise them on court procedure. The local lawyer might even handle the entire trial. You can simply hire a local lawyer right after the accident and feel confident in your legal team.
4. Remote Communication is Not a Problem
Injured victims naturally want to stay updated on the status of their case. Nothing is worse than hiring a lawyer only to hear nothing for a year. That’s not how we operate at Lawbike Motorcycle Injury Lawyers. Instead, we stay in regular contact with our clients using email, letters, and the telephone. We are eager to know how your injuries are healing, and we can let you know the status of your case.
Technology has brought people closer together, so there is no reason to hesitate to hire a lawyer here in Georgia. We are only a phone call away.
Call to Speak with a Lawyer at Lawbike
Our firm has handled hundreds of cases, and we have obtained millions for people injured in all types of motorcycle crashes, including fatal accidents. Contact us to learn more about the difference we make in the negotiation process. Our consultations are free, and we will not charge a fee until we win your case.