It’s a beautiful time to be out and about, and a lot of the motorcyclists with whom we share the road have a passenger. While most rides conclude without incident, the rate and likelihood of a motorcycle accident this time of year are much higher. Many of the bikers I see have a passenger with them. Motorcyclists and their passengers are often at a disadvantage when traveling with the majority of other vehicles. How do you manage a personal injury claim when you are injured as a passenger on a motorcycle?
The good news here in Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Spencer, Shelby, and Oldham counties is that an injured motorcycle passenger almost always has a valid personal injury claim. However, PIP coverage is not required for motorcycles, although it is an available option in most cases. If the motorcycle you are riding on does not have PIP coverage, neither the driver nor the passenger may be entitled to basic PIP benefits in the event of an accident. There could also be complications associated with the status of a “no-fault rejection” for those injured while riding a motorcycle.
This is why you need an experienced personal injury attorney to provide sound advice and pursue all available options to recover for your valid personal injury claim when you are injured as a passenger on a motorcycle. Fortunately, there are many potential sources available for recovery in these cases. My name is John Schmidt, and after serving the people of Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown, or Louisville, Kentucky, for more than 25 years, I can tell you a passenger who is injured while riding a motorcycle almost always has multiple available sources of compensation.
I work to seek full and just compensation for having to endure your injuries, as well as the process of recovery and healing. Personal injury claims are a “one-time” settlement (or verdict), and you cannot come back for additional compensation if something comes up in the future.
This is another reason to contact the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates at (502) 509-1490 and ensure you receive the maximum amount available to you under the law. This should include all past, present, and future medical expenses, as well as compensation for the time you have missed from work, and even any needed modifications to your home, office, or vehicles.
If you have been injured as a passenger on a motorcycle, you will need an experienced personal injury lawyer to manage the process of your claim. We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the important advice and counsel required to protect your personal injury claim and achieve full and fair compensation for having to endure and recover from your injuries.
