Many defense attorneys have the job of protecting and advocating for the vulnerable. Due to some of the cultural stigma surrounding motorcyclists, they can be particularly vulnerable in accident cases. If you’re a biker who has recently been involved in an accident, you need a competent attorney by your side. Nevertheless, there are some instances in which a motorcycle personal injury attorney may not be able to take a case. It’s always best to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident—consultations with attorney Brad Tabakin are always complimentary—but it’s important to understand what attorneys consider when they evaluate a case.
What a Motorcycle Personal Injury Attorney Considers
First, a small handful of reasons exist as to why an attorney might not take the case right off the bat. Normally, an attorney will consider all the information available, decide if a case can be made, and then go from there, so it’s always worth a consultation. However, these are some factors that an attorney might consider:
- The motorcyclist does not have proper insurance.
- No injuries were documented at the accident or have been since.
- Conflicting details in the client’s account of the accident.
- A conflict of interest between the attorney and the client.
A lawyer will likely decline a case for these reasons in order to protect themselves and their clients.
The Details of the Case
Second, along with the reasons above, the details of the case may lead the motorcycle personal injury attorney to refuse the case. This is much more subjective, though. When it comes to legal issues in general, some are easier to defend than others. For example, convicting someone of a crime when there’s video, DNA, eye-witness, and additional circumstantial evidence is easy. But doing so when there’s only circumstantial evidence is a lot harder. Therefore, if an attorney doesn’t think there’s enough evidence to support your case, believes there’s too many questions, or if no legal precedent exists to support your case, they may not take it. But again, that often depends on the attorney.
Contact Brad Tabakin for Complimentary Motorcycle Accident Case Consultation
Finally, if you need a personal injury lawyer, then Bikers Have Rights has all the resources you need! Follow our social media pages or contact Brad Tabakin, motorcycle injury attorney and avid rider, who has three decades of experience in motorcycle accident cases.