If you own and operate a motorcycle, one careless driver can ruin your ride and possibly your life. All drivers must share the road, yet many fail to watch for or yield to motorcycles.
A motorcycle accident happens in a second. However, recovery from injuries can take a significantly long time. Some victims face permanent injuries, while others may not survive the crash.
A motorcycle accident settlement is a critical and complex legal process. It requires standing firm in pursuing a fair settlement and not settling for less than you deserve. If you face mounting financial pressure due to your motorcycle injuries or loss, a South Carolina attorney may be able to help you pursue compensation.
No amount of motorcycle riding safety can protect you from an out-of-control vehicle. The forceful impact of a collision with a larger and heavier vehicle can have devastating results. Riders who suffer significant harm due to another driver’s negligence face instantaneous, ongoing damages, sometimes forever.
The risk of severe injury alone can leave victims with mountains of medical bills. Examples of motorcycle accident injuries are:
These and other severe injuries change a victim’s life forever. For some, their motorcycle riding days are over for good.
A motorcycle crash affects a rider’s quality of life. From finances to relationships, the impact is stressful, unfair, and worthy of a fight for a settlement. A South Carolina motorcycle accident attorney fights for riders harmed by the negligence of other drivers. An attorney pursues the type of settlement a victim needs and refuses to accept anything less.
Attorneys James Whalen and Eric Montalvo of Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law have experience pursuing settlements. The process requires strong negotiation skills, a firm understanding of state civil laws, and trial skills if a trial is necessary.
Pursuing a settlement on your own is risky, time-consuming, and overwhelming. Severe injuries demand rest. Let Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law help you by:
If a driver faces criminal charges for a motorcycle accident, those charges do not affect your civil case. South Carolina criminal and civil laws are separate, and you may still sue, regardless of the criminal case’s outcome.
A motorcycle accident is a frightening event. If someone cut short your ride and caused you significant damages, schedule a free consultation with Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law today. Motorcycle accident victims rest easier knowing we are at work for them. Our communication with clients is consistent and caring.
Most motorcycle cases settle out of court. However, more complex cases may require trial to secure a fair settlement.
Attorneys James Whalen and Eric Montalvo have the trial experience your case needs. Presenting a case before a judge and jury takes skill, something they both have in spades.
Insurance companies are no match as James and Eric fight for settlements on behalf of clients who face:
No two motorcycle accident cases are alike, and a settlement is never guaranteed or promised. However, initial settlement amounts are often insulting and nowhere near what a victim needs or deserves.
If you suffered severe harm due to a negligent driver, get help from Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law. We hold liable parties accountable and are unafraid to take on insurance companies.
Motorcycle accidents cause innocent victims significant and unfair damages. Fight for the settlement you deserve with help from Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law.
Q: Do I need a lawyer to accept an insurance company settlement?
A: While you can accept a settlement without a lawyer, deciding to do so can significantly impact your future. Insurance companies seek to protect their best interests, making initial offers of low sums designed to close your case quickly. A South Carolina motorcycle accident attorney protects your best interests by fighting for what is fair.
Q: Can I sue if my loved one dies from their motorcycle accident injuries?
A: You may pursue a wrongful death claim or lawsuit, depending upon your relationship to the decedent. A settlement may cover such damages as funeral costs, loss of income, and loss of inheritance for surviving children.
Q: What is the South Carolina statute of limitations, and why does it matter?
A: The South Carolina statute of limitations is three years from the date of the injury or death. This timeline matters because it is state law, and there are generally no options for compensation once the deadline expires.
A South Carolina motorcycle accident attorney can answer your questions about the civil process. A free consultation can ease your mind as you learn more about your legal options.
At Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law, we want motorcycle accident victims to feel supported when pursuing compensation. We treat each client respectfully while guiding them through a claim and lawsuit.
We offer free consultations so victims can ask questions about whether they have a case and what the next steps should be. The environment is welcoming and not intimidating. Attorneys James Whalen and Eric Montalvo make clients feel at ease from the moment they meet them.
Time passes quickly following a traumatic motorcycle accident. It is critical that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. We are here to help you fight for the settlement you deserve. Call (864) 770-7710 today to schedule your free consultation with Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law.
I grew up right here in Greenville, South Carolina. Following highschool, I attended Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, where I was an NCAA Scholar-Athlete for the Rhodes Lynx soccer program.
I completed my law degree at University of South Carolina School of Law, where I was on the mock trial team and an editor for the Journal of Law and Education. Following graduation, I served as a judicial law clerk for Senior Judge Robert H. Hodges, Jr. on the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. My experience in D.C. trial courts solidified my desire to become a trial lawyer.
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