Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Loans

Overview of Motorcycle Accident Litigation Loans

Are you involved in a motorcycle accident lawsuit and struggling financially while you wait for a settlement? Litigation funding provides a solution. It offers a cash advance to help litigants like you meet basic needs while your claim is pending.

Bearing out-of-pocket expenses while waiting for a settlement from a motorcycle accident case can be overwhelming. What’s more, the litigation process may extend for prolonged periods, leaving you under significant financial stress. Legal funding is designed to ease this burden for accident victims as they wait for their cases to conclude.

Also called pre-settlement loans or lawsuit cash advances, this financial solution has helped many injury plaintiffs survive financially through long litigation procedures. The best part? If you do not win your case, you don’t pay back the loan. Yes, it’s that straightforward.

Motorcycle accidents often result in much more serious injuries than typical car accidents

When you have been in a car accident, there is a metal shell around you that lessens the likelihood of you being severely injured or, worse, killed. However, none of the life-saving technologies that are readily available in cars exist for motorcycles. There are much fewer things that protect a motorcycle rider.

Below is a list of what a motorcycle rider has to protect themselves from severe injuries:

• Airbag vests and jackets – motorcycle vests and jackets have impact sensors inside that deploy airbags to protect the chest and internal organs.
• Bluetooth gloves – gloves that connect to the motorcycle’s Bluetooth so you can get directions by moving certain parts of your hand.
• Boots – boots are made more flexible and shock-absorbent to help lessen damage done to the feet and lower body.
• Safer helmets – helmets are now made with more energy-absorbing technology to lessen the likelihood of a traumatic brain injury.

Each of these has to be purchased separately from the motorcycle. This is unlike cars, where all of the safety equipment comes built into the vehicle. The safety features in cars offer more protection than the features you get from motorcycle equipment.

Below are a few of the modern safety features you will find in a car:

• Automatic high beams – when in a dark area, your car’s high beams will automatically come on.
• Automatic emergency braking – if a car has suddenly stopped in front of you, your car will automatically brake.
• Active head restraints – when an accident occurs, the headrest of the car absorbs most of the impact energy to lessen the injury of whiplash.
• Blind spot warning – if something is in your blind spot, your car will automatically alert you.
• Brake assistance – if there is a need for a sudden stop, the car will assist.
• Forward collision warning – if there seems to be an impending front collision, the car will alert the driver.
• Pedestrian detection – if a pedestrian is behind your car, it will automatically brake.

These features all ensure that minimal damage will be done to the passengers in the car. This is in contrast to motorcycles, which only have what the rider is wearing to protect them.

As a result of the lack of protection that comes with riding a motorcycle, motorcycle accidents are far more likely to be deadly. The injuries are more likely to be severe, and the victim is more likely to face a lengthy process before going to trial.

National motorcycle accident statistics

According to the NHTSA, 89,000 motorcyclists were injured in 2017. An additional 5,127 individuals died in fatal accidents.

As stated in the IIHS report on motorcycle safety, in 2017, motorcycle accidents were 27 times more likely to be deadly than car accidents. Helmets are 37% effective in preventing death and 67% effective in preventing brain injuries.

As of 2018, motorcycle deaths accounted for 14% of all motor vehicle deaths, which is double the percentage in 1997. In 2018, a higher percentage of unlicensed motorcycle drivers (30%) were involved in fatal accidents than unlicensed car drivers (16%).

In 2018, 37% of motorcyclist deaths happened in single-vehicle accidents, while 63% occurred in multiple-vehicle crashes.

Motorcycle fatalities steadily decreased starting in the early 1980s. However, in 1998, they began increasing and peaked in 2008. Since 2008, they have been decreasing steadily.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents

Typically, motorcycle accidents occur because people are not aware of the biker on the road. This is in contrast to car accidents, which usually involve negligence on the part of the driver. Below, we have listed some of the most common causes:

• Alcohol – In 2017, drinking and driving contributed to 33 percent of motorcycle accidents in America.
• Road hazards – Wet pavement, uneven roads, and potholes that do not affect a car can have a big impact on motorcycle riders.
• Less visibility – Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see.
• Driver skills – There is more skill required to drive a motorcycle. Inexperienced drivers are more likely to be in an accident.
• Short stopping distance – Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance. Therefore, a motorcycle may appear to stop suddenly, causing a collision.
• Right of way – Many cars fail to give motorcycles the right of way.
• Cars making a left turn – The top reason for these accidents is cars making a left turn and failing to notice the motorcyclist.
• Lane splitting – It is legal in some states for motorcycles to lane split, or drive between cars on the lane dividers. However, cars often do not see them.

Ways to avoid motorcycle accidents

As stated earlier, motorcycle accidents are usually caused by car drivers. Below are some ways you as a rider can avoid being in an accident.

• Visibility – Make sure you are wearing reflective clothing while riding. It increases the likelihood of a driver seeing you.
• Protection – Make sure you are wearing protective clothing whenever possible.
• Full-face helmet – Make sure you are wearing a full-face, Department of Transportation-approved helmet.
• Careful around intersections – Most motorcycle crashes happen at intersections, so it is important to be extra careful around them.
• Bad weather – Avoid riding in bad weather; it increases the likelihood of risky driving.

Using the tips above can help prevent accidents from occurring. Remember, if you have been in a motorcycle accident, you can always apply with Uplift for a motorcycle accident lawsuit loan, regardless of what state you live in.

Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Loan FAQs

Below we have listed some frequently asked questions about motorcycle injury lawsuit funding.

What rates does Uplift charge for motorcycle accident loans?

Here at Uplift, we charge rates on a sliding scale. Generally, that range is 17.5% to 22.5% non-compounding. This means that we only charge rates based on the original funded amount, and never on accumulated interest.

The amount you take in pre-settlement funding dictates how much we will charge in rates. If, for some reason, your settlement is less than expected, you don’t have to pay the full amount back. We never want our funding to be the reason you go into debt, so if your settlement is less than the funded amount, you do not have to pay it all back.

How long does it take to get a motorcycle accident lawsuit loan?

Generally, it takes 24 to 48 hours for us to get you approved for your motorcycle accident lawsuit loan. Because it is a relatively fast process, we can often get you your legal funding in as little as 24 hours after approval. How quickly we can approve you depends on how fast your attorney can gather information for us.

Once we have all of the requested information from your attorney, we can get you your cash advance. We offer three main methods of funding transfer:

• Western Union
• Direct wire
• Overnight check

Do I qualify for a motorcycle accident lawsuit loan?

There are only three qualifying factors for a motorcycle accident lawsuit loan with Uplift.

1. You are 18 years or older – Uplift is unable to grant funding to minors.
2. You have an attorney – Uplift is unable to grant funding if you do not have a lawyer.
3. You need money now – You have exhausted other methods of payment and need funding now.

If you fulfill those requirements, then you qualify for a lawsuit loan with Uplift.

Getting Motorcycle Accident Legal Funding

Motorcycle accident cases are usually not very complicated, but they can still take years to settle. No matter how long your case takes to settle, Uplift can help you with a cash advance for your lawsuit. If for some reason you lose your motorcycle accident case, you don’t pay us a dime back. It’s that easy. Call Uplift Legal Funding today to qualify for a lawsuit cash advance.

Compared to car drivers, motorcyclists are 25 times more likely to be involved in a serious accident. Often, other motorists do not see a motorcycle and accidentally hit the rider. Unfortunately, even with safety equipment, motorcycle accidents can be very serious.

Here are some common cases Uplift sees in the United States:

• Bone breaks or fractures
• DUI
• Soft tissue injuries
• Speeding
• Road defects
• Wrongful death

Getting Approved for Motorcycle Accident Settlement Lawsuit Loans

We make motorcycle accident settlement lawsuit loans easy with lawsuit cash advances. Once you’ve applied, our case manager will consult your attorney and decide if we can approve your pre-settlement legal funding case. We will let you know the cash advance amount you qualify for.

Once your motorcycle accident settlement loan is approved, we can fund your case in as little as 24 hours. We can deliver cash advance funds via wire, Western Union, or next-day air (check). You do not need a bank account.

The only real requirements to qualify for lawsuit cash advances are that you have a valid personal injury claim and have hired an attorney to help you with your motorcycle accident settlement case. No credit check is needed. If you’d like to learn more about legal funding for motorcycle accident settlement loans, visit our legal funding guide.

At Uplift, we focus on the plaintiff first. Give us a call at (800) 385-3660 or apply online, and you’ll notice the Uplift difference today.