Truck vs Motorcycle
Motorcycle accident claims come in low for two reasons: comparative negligence and jury bias. Here is the playbook against both.
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TSLA truck hit a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist survived - barely. Both insurance companies are lowballing. Here's why they think they can.
TSLTwo words. Comparative negligence.
TSLThe truck was in a lane. The motorcyclist was near the truck. Any distance short of perfect gives the defense room to argue the rider contributed.
TSL'Riding the blind spot.' 'Passing too close.' 'Approaching too fast.' 'Should have anticipated the lane change.' Every percentage they push onto the rider comes off the case.
TSLAnd juries carry an unconscious bias against motorcyclists. Studies show a car-versus-truck case with the same facts settles for more than a motorcycle-versus-truck case.
TSLThat is why the offers come in low. Part two is how you take it back.