Motorcycles fulfill the promise of joy and freedom for the rider, but those gifts can come with high risks. If you and your family lost a loved one to a fatal motorcycle accident in Marion, please accept our condolences. Our Marion motorcycle accident lawyers are prepared to guide you through this difficult time by helping you protect your family’s rights and find justice for your loved one.
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, our Marion personal injury attorneys are experienced in the application of motorcycle and wrongful death laws to the benefit of our clients. We offer a free consultation that allows us to have a conversation with you. Contact us to schedule your free visit in our Marion office or, if you prefer, in your home.
The Compensation Your Family Deserves After a Motorcycle Accident Fatality
If someone intentionally or negligently caused the death of your loved one in a motorcycle accident, your family may be able to recover compensation for the financial and emotional losses you have all suffered.
According to the Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02, the personal representative of your loved one’s estate can move forward with a compensation claim on behalf of the parents, partner, and children of the deceased. The claim may be filed with the liable party’s insurance company or filed as a wrongful death lawsuit with the court, should the insurance company deny your claim. Your family may also decide to pursue compensation on behalf of the deceased for damages such as medical costs and suffering experienced by the loved one prior to death. Our Marion motorcycle accident attorneys help you determine the legal course that makes sense for your case.
Compensation for the family typically covers the following economic and non-economic losses:
- Medical expenses, if your loved one received care after the accident
- Pain and suffering endured by your loved one before death
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of current and future financial support
- Loss of the loved one’s benefits that may have extended to dependents
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of parental guidance and care
- Loss of relationship
The types of compensation you and your family may pursue are specific to your family’s circumstances and the facts of your case. Consult with The Fitch Law Firm LLC for an understanding of the compensation your family is due as well as who in your family may benefit.
Statute of Limitations for a Wrongful Death Claim
Ohio requires the personal representative to file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the death of your loved one, according to Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02. Although two years seems adequate, some of that time will be taken up by accident investigation and insurance negotiation.
There are exceptions to this rule. Our accident lawyers will go over this with you early in the process, enabling you to meet all such deadlines.
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Our Marion Accident Attorneys Help You Understand Your Rights and Pursue Justice
It’s difficult to focus on the details that accompany the unexpected death of someone you love. Working with an attorney helps to ensure your family’s rights are protected and those responsible are held to account.
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, our Marion fatal motorcycle accident lawyers assume the legal burdens associated with the pursuit of a compensation claim, allowing you and your family the time and privacy to grieve for your loved one.
Each case is unique, but our approach usually starts by proving negligence or intent. To do this, we must prove the following:
- The defendant had a duty of care to prevent harm. For instance, a truck driver should follow the rules of the road for safe driving to prevent causing injury to others.
- The defendant breached the duty of care by, for instance, driving at an unsafe speed.
- The breach of duty caused the accident that fatally harmed your loved one. For instance, the speeding truck driver could not control his truck at high speed and collided with your loved one’s motorcycle, causing injury and death.
- The accident and death caused you and your family to suffer economic and non-economic losses.
Once we investigate the motorcycle accident and collect the evidence to prove negligence, we identify the liable party or parties. Working with the deceased’s personal representative and your family, we help account for all of the losses resulting from the death of your loved one. From this account, we compile a compensation claim and negotiate with the insurance company for a full and fair settlement.
If the insurance company denies the claim or refuses to negotiate in good faith, we file a lawsuit and represent your family in court.
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The Fitch Law Firm LLC Serves Accident Victims in Marion
The Fitch Law Firm LLC has fought for more than three decades for the rights of those who suffer personal injuries in Ohio. Our successful recovery of nearly $200 million in compensation has brought relief to families in the worst moments of their lives.
In Marion and around the state, we offer free case consultations to families such as yours. We know it’s a turbulent and confusing time for you. We want to hear your story and answer your questions. Meeting face-to-face lets us get a grasp on the issues you’re facing and figure out if we can help you.
If working together seems the right thing to do, we do so on a contingency basis. This means that you pay no attorney’s fees until and unless we recover compensation for you and your family.
Work With Our Marion Fatal Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Our Marion fatal motorcycle accident lawyers and staff serve your family with compassion and sympathy. We know the strain you’re under, and we are here to fight for you and your family with passionate advocacy and a determination not to stop until we have gotten you the best outcome possible. Call us today. We’re ready to help.