Generally, the answer is yes. But, some prospective jurors who ride motorcycles themselves believe that motorcyclists knowingly assume a much greater risk of serious injury than operators of motor vehicles, so their damages should be diminished. I can’t assume that all motorcyclists will empathize with my client. To be safe,… CONTINUE
Archives for May 2016
Evaluating emotional damages in a personal injury case
A skilled, talented, experienced and compassionate personal injury lawyer will really get to know you and your family. I genuinely want to understand what really makes our clients tick. What were the most important things in our clients’ life before they suffered a tragic injury? For some injured people, what… CONTINUE
Jury Selection for Motorcycle Injury Cases
We are always trying to create an atmosphere where prospective jurors who harbor a bias against motorcyclists feel comfortable disclosing that bias. If I can get a prospective juror to disclose his or her bias against a client, I have a good chance of being able to keep that person… CONTINUE
What if I cannot afford to hire a lawyer?
My firm only operates on a contingency fee basis. Our clients do not write us a check at the end of a case. If you do not prevail, you pay nothing. We select our cases very carefully, and we invest as much time and money as is necessary to maximize… CONTINUE
Motorcycle Accidents: Unique Challenges In Litigating Motorcycles Cases
Insurance claims adjusters, defense lawyers, judges and juries may be biased against motorcyclists. Should the damages awarded to a victim be diminished because he/she was injured on a motorcycle rather than in a car or on a dangerous business premises? Of course not. But we need to make sure we… CONTINUE