McDonough Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to seek compensation.  Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles all share busy roads and a moment’s inattention can alter your life forever, don’t be a victim twice.  Our McDonough lawyers specialize in motorcycle accident cases and can consult with you about your legal rights today.

The Millar Law Firm has a convenient office in McDonough, Georgia. Our attorneys can educate you about your case, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses to determine the amount of compensation you deserve. Our team respects and appreciates motorcyclists and has recovered millions in compensation on their behalf. You are entitled to be safe from other’s negligence no matter what type of vehicle you operate, and you deserve to be treated fairly both on the roads and in a legal case. If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident, we’re here to protect you and your family.

Your consultation with the Millar Law Firm about your motorcycle accident is free. We handle motorcycle accident claims on a contingency fee basis, which means that our lawyers do not charge you for a consultation or up-front, but will be paid based on a percentage of the amount we recover for you. We want you to focus on recovery. Let us handle the financial stresses caused by your motorcycle accident. Call us today at 777-400-0000 to discuss your case.

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Our team is familiar with all the roads, highways, and major intersections as well as the local police, courts, and laws in Henry County and the greater Atlanta area. This specialized knowledge and experience gives us an advantage over the big, national law firms that advertise on TV.

Your Local Advantage

Atlanta law firms who aren’t familiar with the McDonough area will have a harder time investigating your claim. They may miss important evidence or take longer to reach a settlement. Because we are local, the Millar Law Firm knows where accidents typically occur and has experience investigating and collecting evidence from the police and nearby businesses. Gathering evidence early is crucial to building a strong injury claim and reaching a fast, fair settlement for you.

Another advantage to hiring a local legal team, like the Millar Law Firm, is familiarity with local laws, which can have an impact on your motorcycle accident case. When you hire a national firm, its attorneys must spend time learning local laws and getting up to speed to prepare your claim. We already have extensive experience applying local laws, so we can build the strongest claim possible to achieve maximum compensation without delay.

The personal injury work done by the attorneys at the Millar Law Firm means we spend a significant amount of time dealing with Henry County judges and attorneys. Knowing the local courts can provide major advantages when trying a case, and attorneys from outside the area can easily make mistakes if they lack local experience—mistakes that can put your claim at risk.

Did you know that insurance companies know which firms have a strong history of winning verdicts in the area and are more likely to offer fair compensation in a settlement when dealing with them? Large national firms are known for taking as many cases as possible, then settling for less than full value to avoid spending much on resources. That’s how these firms make money. When you partner with the Millar Law Firm, insurance companies know you are serious about your claim.

The Millar Law Firm is a smaller firm that focuses on fewer clients and provides individualized attention to all our clients. We devote all our resources to making sure you receive maximum compensation for your case.

Expenses You Can Recover

Here are typical expenses that the Millar Law Firm has recovered for motorcycle accident victims like you:

• Medical Bills & Surgery Expenses: In a Georgia motorcycle accident settlement, medical bills constitute a significant part of the damages claimed. This includes costs for emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and any other necessary medical treatments related to the accident. To seek compensation, it’s important to keep thorough documentation of all medical treatments received and their associated costs., even if you seek treatment immediately, it can take weeks or months for medical bills to arrive, especially if you need surgery, follow-up care, or physical therapy. You’ll also need to understand how your injuries will affect other aspects of your life, such as your ability to work and take care of yourself and your family.
• Lost Work Income: We have recovered past and future lost income for our clients. Our process includes an evaluation of pay stubs, bank statements, and income tax returns. Your employer can provide documentation on salary, lost time and other employment related data. This establishes what your regular income would have been had the accident not occurred.
• Physical Therapy Visits: In Georgia, the costs associated with physical therapy following a motorcycle accident can be compensated as part of a personal injury settlement. When you or your attorney submit a claim to the at-fault party’s insurance company, you can include physical therapy expenses as part of your damages. These expenses should be carefully documented, including all appointments, the treatments provided, and the associated costs.
• Chiropractor Visits: Chiropractic visits are part of the claim submitted to the at-fault party’s insurance company. You’ll include your chiropractic expenses as part of your damages. This will be part of the total amount you’re seeking to recover. Your attorney will help you calculate and document these costs.
• Punitive Damages: Pain and suffering in Georgia is considered a punitive, or non-economic, damage that can be compensated in a motorcycle accident claim. Physical pain and emotional distress caused by your accident extend beyond the tangible costs like medical bills or lost wages. It can cover aspects such as the stress of the accident, the trauma of the injuries, the pain of physical recovery, or the impact of the accident on your lifestyle and relationships.

What Insurers Don't Want You to Know

Because motorcycles offer less protection than other vehicles, a rider or passenger is more likely to suffer severe or catastrophic injuries in an accident. If your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, you’re entitled to compensation that covers all your expenses, both economic and noneconomic.

It’s always important to seek immediate medical treatment following a motorcycle accident to document your injuries. However, it can take weeks or months for medical bills to arrive, especially if you need surgery, follow-up care, or physical therapy. You’ll also need to understand how your injuries will affect other aspects of your life, such as your ability to work and take care of yourself and your family.

It will take time and careful analysis to understand the full value of your legal claim. It's important to understand that the the insurance company that’s responsible for paying it doesn’t make a profit by paying the full cost of every claim. Instead, the carrier will often send victims a check that’s far less than their actual cost soon after the accident—before all the bills arrive and other losses are assessed. The Millar Law Firm knows how insurance companies work and will never pressure you to settle for less than what you are entitled to.

If you accept an insurance settlement check, you can’t seek any more compensation from the insurance company regardless of other expenses that come up later. That’s why you need to talk to an experienced injury lawyer, like the Millar Law Firm, before accepting payment. A motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault shouldn’t end up costing you money.

Our Approach to Winning Your Case

When you call The Millar Law Firm for your free first consultation, you’ll begin the process of arming yourself for the battle ahead. You’ll speak to an intake specialist who will take a brief history of your motorcycle accident.

The intake specialist will then schedule a consultation for you with members of our legal team. At that meeting you will explore not only the facts around your accident, but also the options you have for proceeding. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your claim, as well as learn about timelines and possible compensation. Our goal for that meeting is to provide you with a roadmap of the journey to your settlement so that you’ll know what’s ahead when you leave that first consultation. 

Negotiations with the insurance company are handled by the Millar Law Firm to ensure you’re not pressured into accepting a low settlement. Insurance companies may hire independent medical examiners to minimize your injuries or claim that you’re not as hurt as you say. This can be especially tough if you’re still recovering from the trauma and aren’t in the best position to defend yourself. Never speak to the insurance company without an attorney present, as they may try to use your vulnerability to settle for less.

Sometimes motorcycle accident cases go to trial when a fair settlement can’t be reached. This shows the insurance company you’re serious about getting what you deserve. In our over 30 years of practicing personal injury law, we’ve developed an expertise that gives our clients the edge over insurance company lawyers. 

The Millar Law Firm is part of your support network as you recover from your motorcycle accident. As such we work to give our clients the same customer service we would provide to our own families. We work on clear and concise communications. Your calls and questions matter to us. This means we work to reduce telephone hold times, calling you back quickly, and supplying you with frequent case updates. We know there are lots of Atlanta law firms to choose from. When you choose us to represent you, we aim to make you happy. 

The Millar Law Firm handles motorcycle accident claims on a contingency basis, meaning there are no up-front costs for you. This eases your financial stress, allowing you to focus on healing and not on paying legal fees. Call us today at 770-400-0000. You’ll be glad you did.