Motorcycle Accidents

There are a number of risks to motorcycle drivers on California’s busy roadways.  Although California offers some of the most scenic routes for motorcycle riders, California also is known for its congested highways, distracted drivers, and plain reckless/negligent drivers whose actions can result in serious injury to motorcyclists.  Frequent causes of motorcycle accidents include unexpected and abrupt lane changes, turns or stops, as well as drivers who simply don’t pay attention to motorcyclists on the roads.  The result is that vulnerable motorcyclists frequently find themselves at the mercy of negligent drivers.

Sadly, motorcycle accidents often result in substantial injury to the motorcycle driver including substantial injury to legs, hips and hands, spinal injuries, and brain injuries.  Therefore, it is critical to consult an experienced attorney that can not only evaluate your claim to preserve your right to financial recovery, but also assist in ensuring that you receive the best medical treatment options.

In addition, California has its own way of handling motorcycle collisions claims, which means you need to speak with a highly qualified attorney if you were in an accident and need help covering your related financial losses.  While states apply differing rules for determination of “fault” in an auto accident, California follows the “comparative fault” rule.  This means that if some fault can be attributed to you, you can still recover in a lawsuit however your compensation could be reduced relative to any fault on your part for the accident.   Thus, it is critical to work with an aggressive and results oriented attorney that will hit the ground running to preserve the critical evidence necessary to prove that the accident occurred through no fault of your own.