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Even the most enthusiastic motorcyclists have to admit that their preferred mode of transportation is more dangerous than most others. Those who find the thrill and exhilaration of unfettered travel worth the risk are 26 times more likely to have a traffic accident and 10 times more likely to be severely injured. Nonetheless, motorcycles continue to be enjoyed by a great many enthusiasts, especially in Californiaand other scenic states with favorable climates.
Orange County MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS ARE INCREASING
Crash data from 2012 alone suggests motorcycle accidents are increasing and will continue their upward trend. Of all motorcycle fatalities during that year, 53 were broadside collisions, with another 12 being rear-end accidents. Six happened by a sideswipe, and another six were head-on. Negligence was definitely an overwhelming factor, and our office, as a dedicated motorcycle accident lawyer, litigated some of the incidents mentioned.
Accidents are serious. Paralysis, death, broken limbs and irreconcilable financial losses often result when an impaired or distracted driver fails to yield to motorcycles at high speeds. With an experienced orange county motorcycle accident lawyer working your case, all losses, including medical expenses incurred, will be added to our formal complaint. Once it’s time to litigate, we’ll bring an undisputable mountain of evidence backing our account of your miserable day.
WHAT YOU CAN DO AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in San Francisco that wasn’t your fault, the first thing you should do is seek medical treatment. However, there are a number of other things you should do to protect yourself and safeguard your financial security, including seeking the help of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.
GET THE OTHER DRIVER’S INFORMATION
It includes name, address, registration number (license plate), insurance info, etc. The police may collect some or all of this information for the police report but do, so ensure you have it when you need it.
DON’T WAIVE TREATMENT
Many people with relatively minor injuries are tempted to waive treatment and ambulance rides because of the high medical bills that follow, but you may not even know how badly you’re injured until you see a doctor.
DON’T TAKE MONEY FROM THE DRIVER
At-fault drivers often will offer money to victims to avoid the “hassle.” Please don’t take it. It is almost always less than you’re legally entitled to and can damage your chances of receiving compensation.
How does California's comparative fault law apply to motorcycle accident injury claims?
While the term “comparative fault” might sound complicated, it is just a way of determining the percentage of fault for each party involved in the accident. Sometimes, both parties in the traffic crash may share responsibility for causing the collision.
For example, the sedan driver casts only a cursory glance before making a left-hand turn because she was driving after having too much to drink. The motorcyclist looked down to shuffle the playlist on his phone; it was too late, and he collided with the turning vehicle when he looked up.
According to the legal principle of pure comparative negligence, the parties each receive compensation based on the percentage of fault the jury has assigned to them. If the jury decides that the motorcyclist was 15 percent at fault, the rider’s compensation will get reduced by 15 percent. So, if the award were $50,000, the motorcyclist would receive $42,400.
Contact Our Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Our orange county motorcycle accident lawyer is here for you if you are dealing with the fallout from a motorcycle accident. We understand how overwhelming your situation is regarding physical pain, emotional distress, and financial worries.
Give us a call at (714) 586-8298 to schedule a free initial consultation. There is no risk of meeting with us. We get paid if we win your claim.
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