What is My Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?

A motorcycle accident can leave you with injuries, stress, medical bills, and other financial losses. If you or a loved one was in a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle, you might be wondering how much your accident claim is worth.

While each case will be different and depend on various factors, your settlement with the at-fault party should cover damages, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages, also called special damages, are supposed to compensate the injured party for quantifiable expenses. This can include:

•  Lost wages
• Medical bills
• Prescriptions and medical devices
• Physical therapy
• Nursing care and long-term medical care
• Property damage

Economic damages cover your current expenses and any related costs that you can reasonably expect in the future, like future treatment, therapy, and medication. It can also cover future lost wages.

Non-Economic Damages

• Physical pain and suffering
• Physical disfigurement
• Emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD
• Loss of enjoyment of life, lowered quality of life
• Loss of companionship

Punitive Damages

Non-economic damages, also known as general damages, compensate the injured party for losses that do not have a specific, quantifiable amount – but impact your lifestyle or quality of life. This can include:

Punitive damages are designed to punish the at-fault party, especially in situations where the person was driving drunk or acting recklessly. Punitive damages are rare, but judges and juries do sometimes award them in motorcycle accident cases.

If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, your top priority should be your recovery. You shouldn’t be dealing with the stress of negotiating with the at-fault party and their insurer. At The Offices of Jenny Huynh, we can advocate your case while you focus on your healing. Reach out to us today at _____ to schedule a free initial consultation. We can answer any questions you may have and advise you on how much your motorcycle accident claim is worth.