When you’re injured in a motorcycle accident in Columbus or anywhere in Ohio, you need an attorney who understands the unique challenges these cases present. At Schiff & Associates, our Columbus motorcycle accident lawyers have over 40 years of experience handling motorcycle injury cases and have secured millions for motorcycle accident victims, including a $2.25 million recovery. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve after you have been injured in a motorcycle accident.
Why Choose Schiff & Associates
as Your Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Columbus
Motorcycle Accident:
Attorney Craig Smith breaks down what you need to know after a motorcycle accident.
“Motorcycles have lower visibility because they’re smaller vehicles and injuries are often much more severe than car accidents. We prepare every case as though it’s going to trial because we want to ensure our clients have the strongest possible case and the best chance for maximum compensation.”
– Attorney Craig T. Smith
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Motorcycle Accident Representation
Anytime a person is involved in a motorcycle accident and they have some type of injury, they should contact us as soon as possible. There can be loss of crucial evidence the longer you wait, and there’s also a statute of limitations that may vary case to case.
After a motorcycle accident in Columbus or elsewhere in Ohio, having proper legal representation is crucial because insurance companies, even your own, may seem like they’re on your side, but their goal is always to minimize their payout. You should not give statements without an attorney present because anything you say could be used against you. We handle all insurance communications, ensure information is given accurately, and protect your interests so things can’t be twisted and used against you.
If you’re involved in a motorcycle accident, you should exchange insurance information with other drivers, take photographs of the accident scene (if you are physically able), get names and phone numbers of all parties and witnesses, make sure a police report is made, seek medical treatment immediately, request work excuses from your doctors if you’re missing work, contact an attorney immediately, and never admit fault.
In Ohio, the default rule is two years. However, there are different scenarios that can affect the statute of limitations—it could be shorter or longer depending on the circumstances, which is why consulting an experienced attorney is essential.
You can recover property damage for the vehicle loss and any other property that may have been damaged in the accident, such as your cell phone and other property. For the injury claim, we can recover economic losses such as medical bills and lost income, and non-economic losses generally known as pain and suffering.
Fighting for Columbus Motorcycle Riders Against Insurance Companies Statewide
While our main focus is serving Columbus and the surrounding communities, Schiff & Associates represents motorcycle accident victims throughout Ohio. As a Columbus-based firm, we understand the local roads, traffic patterns, and legal landscape in ways that out-of-state firms simply cannot match.
Don’t wait to get the legal help you need after a motorcycle accident. Contact our Columbus motorcycle accident lawyers today at 614-621-8888 for your free consultation and let us fight for the compensation you deserve.
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