Serious Highway Collision Leaves Our Client Facing Multiple Surgeries and a Long Hospital Stay
At The Riddle & Riddle Law Firm, we know all too well that a motorcycle collision is rarely simple and can lead to life-changing injuries. Passengers riding on motorcycles face immense vulnerability in a crash, having no control over the vehicle and virtually no protection against a collision with a larger vehicle. In the case of our client, a severe crash involving a truck near US 74 in Charlotte suddenly upended their life.
Multi-Day Hospitalization, Dual Arm Surgeries, and Months of Lost Wages
The force of the impact left our client with serious trauma that required immediate emergency care. The passenger remained hospitalized for several days and had to undergo surgeries on both arms to address the severe damage. In total, the medical expenses reached approximately $175,000. Beyond the physical pain and extensive medical recovery, the client was forced out of work for approximately six months while healing.
“When the unexpected upends your world, you shouldn't have to face the aftermath alone.”
Attorney
Work that Gene Riddle & Darren Dawson Did to Obtain a $1.5M Pre-Suit Resolution
In many North Carolina motorcycle accident claims, insurance companies attempt to shift blame or raise arguments regarding contributory negligence to avoid paying full value. In this case, the truck driver admitted fault and made no claim that our client’s motorcycle operator contributed to the crash. With liability clear, Gene Riddle and Darren Dawson focused on building a thorough, well-documented claim that fully reflected the magnitude of the passenger’s injuries, medical costs, and missed income. By presenting a compelling case to the insurer, we secured a $1,500,000 settlement without requiring our client to go through the prolonged stress of filing a lawsuit.
Protecting Your Rights After a Serious Collision
If you or a loved one was injured as a passenger or operator in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina, you do not have to fight insurance companies on your own. At Riddle & Riddle, our role is to stand up for your rights and navigate the legal process so you can focus entirely on your recovery and getting your life back.
Reach out to our team today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
