The amount you should settle for after a motorcycle accident depends on the details of the incident, including the extent of property damage and the personal harm you’ve suffered.

Motorcycle crashes often cause serious, sometimes life-threatening injuries. Victims lucky enough to survive may face overwhelming medical bills and long-term consequences, like being unable to work or enjoy life as they once did.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Nevada, the attorneys at High Stakes Injury Law can help you understand your legal options and fight for fair compensation.

Assessing Losses & Estimating Compensation in Nevada

Every case is different, so looking at averages or statistics isn’t always helpful. Instead, it’s more effective to add up the full scope of your personal losses. These can include:

• Medical bills
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Future medical and healthcare costs

Some losses—like medical expenses and lost income—are easier to calculate. Others, like pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and future lost earning capacity, are more difficult to estimate but just as important.

Your attorney can work with medical and financial experts to ensure every loss is accounted for in your settlement demand.

Consider the Statute of Limitations in Nevada

Nevada law sets a deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits. Under NRS §11.190, you have two years from the date of the accident to take legal action.

Missing this deadline generally means losing your right to recover compensation. Filing early also makes it easier to preserve crucial evidence—like photos, video footage, and eyewitness statements.

Don’t Confuse Legal Deadlines with Insurance Deadlines

The statute of limitations isn’t the same as your insurance company’s deadline. Most insurers require you to file a claim within a “reasonable” time—usually just a few weeks.

If you need help submitting your claim, an experienced attorney can assist with the process.

Determining Cause & Liability After a Motorcycle Crash

Before you can estimate how much you should settle for, you’ll need to identify the cause of the crash and prove the other party was at fault.

While motorcyclists are often harder to see on the road, most motorcycle crashes are caused by the same types of negligence that lead to car accidents. Common causes include:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Unsafe lane changes
• Driving under the influence
• Poorly maintained roads
• Aggressive driving
• Low visibility or inclement weather
• Road hazards like animals or debris

Proving Negligence in a Motorcycle Accident Case

To recover compensation, you must show that the at-fault driver acted negligently—meaning they were careless or reckless, and that conduct caused your injuries.

Nevada uses comparative negligence laws. You can still recover damages as long as you were less than 50% responsible for the accident. However, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Contact High Stakes Injury Law

Motorcycle accident injuries are often serious, and the insurance company won’t offer you what your case is truly worth without a fight.

Let our team at High Stakes Injury Law represent you. We’ll help you understand the value of your claim, gather the necessary evidence, and pursue the maximum compensation available under Nevada law. Contact us today at (702) 605-6671 for a free consultation and let us help you move forward after a traumatic crash.