Motorcycle Attorney Motorcycle Accident Law Basics 2

Question 1

What does 'subrogation' mean in the context of a motorcycle accident insurance claim?

Accepted Answer

An insurer's right to recover payments from the at-fault party

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Filing a claim in small claims court

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Transferring a policy to another rider

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Canceling coverage after an accident

Question 2

What is a 'lien' in a motorcycle injury settlement?

Accepted Answer

A legal claim against settlement proceeds by a third party such as a medical provider

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A type of motorcycle equipment

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A traffic citation

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A court order to appear

Question 3

What is 'discovery' in motorcycle accident litigation?

Accepted Answer

The pre-trial process of exchanging evidence between parties

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Finding the accident scene

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Reporting the crash to the DMV

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The jury selection process

Question 4

What type of expert witness is most commonly used in motorcycle accident cases?

Accepted Answer

An accident reconstruction expert

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A meteorologist

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A real estate appraiser

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A tax specialist

Question 5

What is 'vicarious liability' in a motorcycle accident case?

Accepted Answer

Holding an employer responsible for an employee's negligent driving

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Liability shared between multiple insurers

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A motorcycle manufacturer's product defect liability

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Liability assigned by a jury

Question 6

Which document is most critical to preserve immediately after a motorcycle accident for a legal claim?

Accepted Answer

The police/crash report

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Vehicle registration only

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The motorcycle title

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The insurance renewal notice