Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement Amount

Were you in a terrifying motorcycle accident that caused you serious injuries? Do you have medical bills coming in? Have you missed work and lost income?

If you are dealing with the costly aftermath of a motorcycle crash, you’re likely wondering what your settlement might be worth. Knowing can help you plan for the future and reduce stress over how you will cover your bills and expenses.

However, there is no true “average” settlement amount, as each case is different, depending on the specific injuries suffered and other factors. The best way to know what you might expect is to consult our St. Louis motorcycle accident attorney at Burger Law.

Severity of Injuries

The main factor determining a possible settlement amount is how serious your injuries are. More severe injuries usually require more treatment, resulting in more expensive medical bills to cover. Further, a more serious injury might keep you out of work longer and cause you to lose more earnings that you need to compensate for.

Serious injuries can also increase your non-economic damages, as they can result in more pain and suffering or even cause permanent disabilities, which can lead to higher settlements.

Liability Determinations

Different states follow different rules when determining fault, which can affect your compensation. Missouri follows a pure comparative negligence law. This means that if you are found partially at fault, you can still recover compensation, but your settlement amount will decrease proportionally.

For example, suppose you’re involved in a motorcycle accident where the total damages are assessed at $100,000. If you were 30% at fault and the other driver is 70% at fault, your settlement of $100,000 will be reduced by your percentage of fault. Therefore, you would receive $70,000 (70% of the total damages).

Your motorcycle accident attorney will use evidence to establish clear liability. Often, insurance companies try to blame you to reduce the amount they have to pay in your settlement, but our attorneys will fight against wrongful accusations of fault.

“I’ve dedicated my entire life to helping our clients receive full compensation for their injuries.”

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Gary Burger

Litigation attorney

Effects on Earning Capacity

Injuries from a motorcycle accident can lead to temporary or permanent disability, which can affect your ability to work and earn a living. You must accurately calculate and prove your total loss of earnings, both current and future. This includes considering the lost potential for career advancement that you might miss out on due to the injury.

Our legal team might consult with vocational experts to determine the extent of the impact on your earning capacity when appropriate. We always consider your future losses when you have a disabling motorcycle injury.

Hire Our St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Today!

While we can’t tell you what the average motorcycle accident settlement amount is, we can help you understand the factors that go into calculating your potential compensation. Our motorcycle accident attorneys from Burger Law will ensure you seek the full compensation you deserve and never accept an insufficient settlement.

Call us at (314) 500-HURT or use our online form to schedule a free case evaluation.

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO

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