Personal injury claims can be complex, but you don’t have to worry about this. Your motorcycle accident attorney will vigorously represent your interests at every stage of the process while you recover. Give a Free Initial Consultation First and foremost, a lawyer will sit down with you and review your case during an initial free consultation. At this stage, you will truly get an idea of the merits of your case and roughly how much compensation you could receive. Because the consultation is free, it is nothing but a benefit to request one. Gather and Review Evidence You need evidence to back up your damages and your version of the story. Your attorney will immediately gather and review witness testimony, police and medical reports, and traffic camera footage. A good attorney will hire expert witnesses to take a look at any available electronic data from the vehicles to establish fault. If necessary, they will hire accident reconstructionists to determine how the accident happened and who caused it. Talk to Insurance Companies Insurance adjusters look for any piece of evidence that will allow them to pay you less. A harmless phone call from an adjuster to an injury victim can lead to a denied claim. If you say something during the phone call that is indicative of your fault in your accident, the adjuster may lower or deny your claim. An experienced motorcycle crash lawyer will handle your interactions with the adjusters. Adjusters speak differently to attorneys than they do to injury victims. They know that a seasoned advocate is a formidable opponent who will fight to the end to get the compensation their client deserves. Compensation for Motorcycle Accidents Compensation for motorcycle accident injuries comes on a case-by-case basis. Each injury victim has a different set of damages. Given the high risk of catastrophic injury inherent in motorcycle riding, these damages are often significant and frequently life-changing. Typical motorcycle accident injuries include: Severe musculoskeletal damage Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injury leading to paralysis Internal injuries and bleeding Facial and dental injuries Skin abrasions and burns These injuries usually lead to expensive, time-consuming long-term medical treatment and rehabilitation. Injury victims need financial resources to cover their damages, which include: Mounting medical expenses Lost income from time off work Loss of future income-generating potential Expenses related to future medical care As you can see, the damages listed above are economic. In Illinois, you can also seek compensation for non-economic damages, which include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of a normal life, disability or disfigurement, and even derivative claims for dependents or spouses for loss of consortium.