CONNECTICUT MOTORCYCLEACCIDENT LAWYERIt is no secret that motorcycle riders do not get the same respect as other people on the road. Riders tend to have a bad reputation but, in all actuality, they are usually the best defensive drivers out there. Motorcycle accidents are one of the most devastating kinds accidents on the road. We stress that all Connecticut motorcycle riders obtain an adequate amount of uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance. There are too many times when the at-fault driver has inadequate insurance. Riders must protect themselves, and a sufficient amount of insurance coverage will afford them the protection that is needed, should they be involved in a Connecticut motorcycle accident. We understand that you may only use your motorcycle in the Spring and Summer months, and therefore remove the insurance coverage. However, we urge all riders to never ride without proper insurance coverage.At Bert McDowell injury Law, we have a great deal of experience representing injured riders in their Connecticut motorcycle accident. There is a great deal of stress with properly filing a claim with the insurance company, getting your motorcycle assessed for damages, and arguing with the insurance company regarding fault. It is common for medical bills associated with motorcycle accidents to be high. At the same time, due to your injuries, you are confined to your home, and continue to miss days from work. Connecticut accident lawyer, Bert McDowell, will fight to get you the compensation you deserve and help you get back to conquering the open road.Attorney McDowell has represented hundreds of people injured in Connecticut car accidents, Connecticut motorcycle accidents, and Connecticut truck accidents. With offices in Bridgeport and Hartford area, we are able to assist our clients throughout the State of Connecticut. If you or a loved one has been injured, Bring On Bert!THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT CONNECTICUT MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERThere are people that try to navigate through an injury claim on their own. They are under the care of a medical doctor, submitting documents for short-term disability, negotiating fault, and finally, negotiating a settlement. Why do people insist on not hiring a lawyer? The answer is simple. Some people think they can recover more, without a lawyer. In their mind, if they do not have to pay a fee to a lawyer, then they will make out with more compensation.However, there are studies demonstrate that injured people who are represented by a lawyer tend to make 3.5 – 4x more than they would negotiating by themselves. Hiring the right Connecticut personal injury lawyer is important to protecting your rights. MOST COMMONS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT INJURIES Road Rash Spinal Injuries Injuries to Arms and/or Legs Traumatic Brain Injuries Wrongful DeathINSURANCE COVERAGEIn Connecticut, the minimum coverage amount is $25,000/$50,000 for bodily injury per person Uninsured Motorist CoverageThere are times when the person that causes a motorcycle accident does not have insurance coverage at all. In those situations, with the help of our Connecticut personal injury law firm, Bert McDowell Injury Law, we can make a claim under your uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist claims cover accidents where the at-fault driver has no car insurance, the car is unregistered or stolen, or it is a hit-and-run. Do not think that you cannot get compensation for your Connecticut motorcycle accident just because the at-fault driver is not insured. We are here to help you through this process. Underinsured Motorist CoverageThere are times when the person that causes a motorcycle accident does not have enough policy coverage to fully compensate you for your bodily injuries. For these situations, with the help of our Connecticut personal injury law firm, Bert McDowell Injury Law, we can make a claim under your underinsured motorist coverage IF: You have coverage that exceeds the at-fault driver’s coverage. Your injuries warrant more than the at-fault driver’s coverage.TYPES OF COMPENSATION FOR YOUR CONNECTICUT MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTIf you have been involved in a Connecticut car accident, you can be compensated for your economic and non-economic damages. Economic Damages Past / Present / Future Medical Bills Lost Wages / Lost Earning Capacity Property Damage In-Home Care Expenses Transportation Expenses Non-Economic Damages Pain and Suffering Emotional Distress Disfigurement Loss of Enjoyment of Life Mental AnguishOur Connecticut personal injury law firm has recovered millions of dollars for our injured clients.CHECK OUT OUR RESULTS PAGEWHAT TO DO AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTAfter you have been in a Connecticut car accident, there are a few things you should try to do1. CALL THE POLICE 2. RECORD EVERYTHING3. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION4. Call a Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Lawyer1. CALL THE POLICEThe police report is crucial to your injury case. The police report typically provides the officer’s thoughts on fault, witness statements, names and addresses of everyone involved, and their insurance policies.2. RECORD EVERYTHINGPictures and video recordings will help your injury case. However, you must take pictures/videos of every car involved. Evidence of property damage can be used to help increase the value of your injury case. These pictures/videos help demonstrate the amount of force that was applied at the time of the car accident.3. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIONIf you are hurt, let the police officers know so that they can dispatch emergency services. Do not refuse medical attention when you are hurt. There are times, immediately after a car accident, when you may not feel any pain/discomfort. However, you begin to feel pain the next day or week. As soon as you begin feeling pain, visit a doctor as soon as possible.4. Call a Connecticut Motorcycle Accident LawyerIt is very important that you contact a Connecticut motorcycle accident attorney to help you navigate through the chaos after an accident. The insurance company is not on your side.  They will do everything in their power to limit your rights to maximum recovery.  With offices in Hartford and Bridgeport, we are able to assist our clients throughout Connecticut.  Connecticut accident lawyer, Bert McDowell, used to represent insurance companies, and he uses those experiences to get his clients maximum compensation for their motorcycle accidents. If you have been injured, Bring On Bert!NOTABLE OUTCOMESAs a former client of Bert, I am informing the public that Bert will represent you with dignity and class. He is authentic, knowledgeable, gracious, proactive, responsive, genuinely compassionate, exercise great judgment, provide sound advice, while tirelessly advocating for you.-I.C.Initial Offer:$30,000What We Got:$0I couldn’t have asked for better legal help and wouldn’t hesitate to refer Bert for any personal injury case.-L.B.Initial Offer:No PayWhat We Got:$0SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION