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Motorcycle Accident
Riding a motorcycle can add a lot of fun to your daily commute and even more enjoyment to your weekends. But it does come with a certain amount of danger too. Your body is much more exposed on a motorcycle than in a car or other enclosed motor vehicle.
Being involved in a motorcycle accident is scary and often results in serious injuries requiring ongoing medical treatment for weeks, months, or even years. You may also need to find alternative methods of transport on a temporary or permanent basis.
According to the law of the state of California, after a motorcycle accident, any person who is injured due to the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another party has the right to seek compensation from the negligent party for their medical bills, property damage, lost income, and pain and suffering.
What are the main reasons for motorcycle accidents in California?
Research suggests that 80% of motorcycle accidents are caused by human error and less than 20% by environmental factors such as slippery roads, or obstructions such as animals on the road. Inexperienced riders are more likely to encounter an accident even if they are not deemed to be at fault.
Failure to yield and speeding are ranked as some of the top causes of motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles and nationwide. Failure to yield is when a driver does not allow a vehicle with the right-of-way to proceed, and this sometimes results in an accident. If a driver fails to yield to you when you have the right-of-way, you should do everything in your power to avoid a collision.
Other reasons for motorcycle accidents include:
- Drunk driving
- Fatigued driving
- Distracted driving
- Inattentive driving
- Reckless driving or speeding
- Hazardous weather conditions
- Obstructions in the road
- Heavy traffic in roadways
- Defective parts in the motorcycle
- Low visibility to other drivers and more
What to do after a motorcycle accident in California
After you have taken care of all the initial urgent matters regarding the accident, including police reports and processing insurance claims, then it is time to talk to a lawyer who specializes in motorcycle accident claims.
Whether or not the accident was your fault or partially your fault, it is always a good idea to get the input of a lawyer to either ensure that you get the maximum compensation available for your claim or to protect yourself in case of a claim against you. Lawyers know how to deal with insurance companies and can help mitigate any claims that are made against you by the other parties involved in the accident. After a claim is filed for a motorcycle accident, both insurance companies will look at the facts and then decide who is at fault for the accident. Fault can be assigned to one or both parties simultaneously on a percentage basis.
There is no specific limit to how much a plaintiff can seek in a motorcycle accident lawsuit. Accident victims can sue the responsible parties for the full extent of their legal damages. As motorcycle injuries can be extensive and even result in paralysis or death then this can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000. If the victim of a no-fault motorcycle accident dies, then the family may be able to file a claim for wrongful death.
What types of damages can you claim for in a motorcycle accident in California?
You can recover economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are determined by actual costs that compensate the plaintiff for expenses they incurred as a result of the accident, including:
- Medical treatment
- Prescription medications
- Medical or assistive devices
- Rehabilitation or therapy
- Property repair or replacement
- Lost wages or future earnings
Non-economic damages don’t have a specific dollar value. These could include:
- Pain and suffering
- Limb loss or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life or activities
- Loss of consortium
- Anxiety, grief, or shock
- Insomnia
- Inconvenience
- Emotional distress
Making a personal injury claim after a motorcycle accident
If you have been injured as a result of a motorcycle accident in California, then you may need to undergo a medical examination by an independent doctor as part of your claim. It is also important that you follow recommendations from your doctor with regards to medication, follow up procedures and other outpatient activities such as physiotherapy or this may have a detrimental effect on your claim.
Depending on the seriousness of your injuries, such as a brain injury or spinal cord injury, along with the circumstances of the accident, your legal team will work with you to plan the best course of action.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident anywhere in Los Angeles or California, contact the specialist team of motorcycle accident attorneys at Stalwart Law Group for a consultation regarding your claim.
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