what damages can i seek in a motorcycle accident claim in kentucky
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There is no way to determine the value of a motorcycle accident claim without investigating the circumstances of the
accident to determine the liability of the parties
Furthermore, a “calculator” does not take into consideration the non-
financial damages that you may be entitled to receive as part of your
personal injury claim
By discussing the case with your doctors and other professionals, we gather evidence that proves you are entitled to compensation for all of
your losses
You are entitled to recover the cost of all medical expenses you have
incurred as a result of your motorcycle accident
In addition, if you must have future medical treatments, you are entitled to claim an amount for the cost of
future medical bills
This could be continuing physical therapy, future surgeries, long-term personal care and on-going medical
care for a permanent medical condition
If you are unable to return to work due to your injuries, you are
entitled to claim future lost wages in addition to any wages that you
lost as a result of the accident
This may include the loss of any benefits that you may have been entitled to receive had you been
able to work
If you are able to return to work but will be unable to earn the same
wages as before the accident because of your injuries, you can
claim an amount for loss of earning capacity
Costs of doctor visits and medical treatments
Over-the-counter medications
Medical aids such as crutches, wheelchair and slings
Paying someone to perform household chores that you can no longer perform
Fees for expert witnesses
Court filing fees
Non-financial losses are those that you suffer due to the accident that
are related to emotional and physical distress
In order to help your attorney, you should keep receipts for all out-of-
pocket expenses incurred as a result of your accident
It is also helpful to keep a diary that details your pain level each day as well as the emotional and physical
distress experienced due to the accident
Contact us at (270) 351-6069 or (502) 964-1968 or 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with
one of our attorneys
You may also contact our office through our convenient online
contact form
The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples,
PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience
We represent clients in Hardin County, Jefferson County and
throughout central Kentucky from our offices in Radcliff and Louisville
Click to visit:
www.mmslawonline.com
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