Example of a North Carolina Motorcycle Wreck Claim Settlement
Every North Carolina motorcycle wreck claim is unique and there are many factors that impact the settlement value of a motorcycle wreck claim. For the purposes of illustration only, here is an example of the settlement of a North Carolina motorcycle wreck claim for a very nice young man who was hit by a car in near Raleigh, North Carolina.
In the case, our client was traveling around 35 mph when a car pulled through a stop sign causing the collision. The wreck happened at night but the evidence indicated that our client’s headlight was working appropriately and that he was also wearing reflective riding gear. As a result of the collision, our client was thrown from his bike and he ultimately landed about 50 feet from the point of impact.
Our client was taken to Wakemed by ambulance where he was treated for hand and knee abrasions. At the ER, our client also complained of lower back and knee pain. Multiple x-rays were taken and, fortunately, there were no fractures or other visible abnormalities. Our client was discharged from the hospital that same day. About a week later, our client returned to the ER due to continued knee and leg pain. A ultrasound was performed on his right leg and this came back normal. Our client was discharged with a prescription for pain medication. Our client’s medical bills totaled just over $13,000. After several weeks of discussion with the insurance company for the driver of the claim settled for $40,000.
This example of a settlement of a North Carolina motorcycle wreck claim is a true story but does not provide any indication as to the value of your motorcycle wreck claim. Every North Carolina motorcycle wreck settlement will be unique and based on many factors that are outside of the scope of this article.
If you have a question about a North Carolina motorcycle wreck settlement or the value of your motorcycle wreck claim, call the Raleigh motorcycle wreck lawyers at Hendren Redwine & Malone for a free consultation.
