Motorcycle Accident Legal Representation

STAGE 1: Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation

Attorney's Actions:

• Collection of basic accident details: date, location, parties involved, police reports.
• Analysis of potential liability and claim options (insurance coverage, injuries sustained, fault determination).
• Preliminary legal assessment of compensation prospects.

Estimated Cost: $0-$200 (often free if proceeding with representation)

STAGE 2: Signing the Representation Agreement (Retainer Agreement)

Attorney's Actions:

• Preparation and signing of legal services agreement (typically contingency fee: 30-40% of compensation).
• Providing client instructions regarding communication with insurance companies and third parties.

STAGE 3: Evidence Collection

Attorney's Actions:

• Obtaining police reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage.
• Conducting private investigation (with experts if necessary).
• Assessing property damages (motorcycle repairs, lost income, other expenses).

Estimated Cost: Covered by contingency fee (expert fees may be additional - $300-$1,000)

STAGE 4: Insurance Claims Process

Attorney's Actions:

• Submitting formal demand letter to at-fault party's insurance company.
• Conducting pre-litigation settlement negotiations.
• Protecting client from insurance adjuster pressure or unfair settlement offers.

Estimated Cost: Included in contingency fee; attorney receives 33-40% of settlement if agreement reached

STAGE 5: Litigation Process (If Settlement Fails)

Attorney's Actions:

• Preparing and filing a lawsuit in court.
• Representing client's interests at all stages: pre-trial, depositions, hearings, jury trial.
• Working with experts and witnesses, presenting evidence, conducting cross-examinations.

Estimated Cost: Still covered by contingency fee (if successful - attorney receives 35-45% of awarded compensation); additional court costs - $1,000-$5,000 (may be deducted from the compensation amount)

STAGE 6: Judgment Enforcement and Compensation Distribution

Attorney's Actions:

• Monitoring payment processing from insurance or other liable parties.
• Distributing compensation between client, attorney, and third-party providers (e.g., medical liens from hospitals).
• Case closure and final accounting to client.

Estimated Cost: Included in overall contingency fee