The client was injured after taking evasive action when a car pulled out of a parking space. Even with liability contested and no vehicle contact, the case resolved for policy limits.

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Motorcycle accident

Collision facts

A car pulled out of a parking space, requiring the motorcycle rider to take evasive action

Contact

No-contact collision

Injuries

Left shinbone fracture; left knee pain; ganglion cyst associated with ACL; cervical strain; abrasion of left chest wall; road rash to left arm

Surgery

No surgery required

First offer

$0.00, with liability contested

Final result

$50,000.00 policy limits recovery

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was riding his motorcycle when a car pulled out of a parking space, requiring him to take evasive action. The crash was a no-contact collision.

 

The Challenge

Because there was no vehicle-to-vehicle impact, liability was contested. The initial offer was $0.00.

 

The Result

The case resolved pre-suit for $50,000.00, tendering the available policy limits.

 

Call Buckley! If You Were Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident

If a driver caused you to crash, even without vehicle contact, talk with Buckley Law Offices about how the facts and injuries can be documented.