If my mom was a passenger on a motorcycle that got T-boned by another vehicle that was at fault and she was injured, what can she do?
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If my mom was a passenger on a motorcycle that got T-boned by another vehicle that was at fault and she was injured, what can she do?
My mom severely injured her back and neck.
Asked on September 11, 2015 under Personal Injury, Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You say the other vehicle was at fault if that is the case, your mother can sue the driver of the other vehicle and also the vehicle owner, if the owner is not the same person as the one who was driving and had permitted or allowed the driver to drive owners are responsible for the actions of those they let drive, since the at-fault person in a motor vehicle accident is liable, or responsible for, the injuries and damage he/she causes.
Your mother can potentially recover her medical expenses her lost wages or reduction in earning potential, if any and, if she experiences as she seems to significant, long-lasting disability or life impairment, some amount for "pain and suffering."
From what you describe, it be well worth your mother's while to consult with a personal injury attorney about suing. Many such attorneys provide a free initial consultation to evaluate a case your mother can ask about this before making the appointment many will also work on "contingency," which means that they only get paid if your mother wins money they get a share of what she wins.
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