Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles
Why Hire Us for Motorcycle Your Accident Case?
Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts to motorcycle accident victims. They may use tactics such as:
- Delaying payment: Insurance companies may drag out the claims process, hoping that the victim will accept a lower settlement.
- Offering low settlements: Insurance companies may offer settlements that are lower than the victim’s actual damages.
- Denying liability: Insurance companies may deny that their policyholder was at fault for the accident.
- Blaming the victim: Insurance companies may try to shift the blame for the accident to the motorcycle rider.
A Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney can help you fight back against these tactics and ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
What to Expect From Us
- Free Consultation: We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case, discuss your rights, and determine the merits of your claim.
- Case Investigation: Our legal team will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, gathering evidence to support your claim.
- Negotiation: We will engage in negotiations with insurance companies and the responsible parties to secure a fair settlement.
- Litigation: If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are prepared to take your case to court and advocate vigorously on your behalf.
- Personalized Support: Throughout the process, you will receive personalized support, regular updates, and open communication from our team.
Motorcycle accidents are commonplace in the United States, including the state of California. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that in 2012, at least 4,957 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes all over the nation. Approximately 93,000 more were injured. Both figures were significant increases from the prior year.
It is also worth noting that per vehicle mile traveled in 2012, motorcyclists were 26 times more likely to die, and 5 times more likely to be injured, in motor vehicle crashes than passenger vehicle occupants. Clearly, it is dangerous to operate a motorcycle. Not only are motorcyclists in the blind spots of passenger cars, but riders are faced with numerous road hazards such as water puddles, oil slicks, and uneven road surfaces.
Have you been injured in an accident while riding a motorcycle?
Victims of motorcycle accidents often sustain various injuries which range from minor to life-threatening. These injuries include broken necks, bone fractures, injuries to the spine or brain caused by trauma, cuts and bruises (road rash), and internal bleeding. These severe injuries can require lengthy hospital stays, grueling rehabilitation, and cause an accident victim to incur substantial costs for medical treatment.
If you have been involved in a two-vehicle crash while riding your motorcycle, you must be aware that under California personal injury law you are entitled to file a negligence claim against the other party involved which allows you to recover damages, such as lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering damages. Therefore, it is imperative that you seek the legal expertise of a lawyer for personal injury in California who specializes in motorcycle accident claims.
Hiring a lawyer to serve as your legal advocate not only increases your chances of securing the maximum amount of compensation for your particular injuries, but it also helps you navigate the complexities of a personal injury lawsuit. In fact, a personal injury lawyer can assist you with the preparation of legal documents, contacting witnesses, obtaining medical records, obtaining accident reports, and collecting other crucial pieces of evidence.
Call our personal injury law firm in Los Angeles today!
Sustaining injuries because of another driver’s negligence can truly be an overwhelming experience. However, subsequent to seeking medical treatment, you should not delay in contacting the Law Offices of Jual F. Reyes to provide you with skilled legal representation.
To obtain your FREE initial consultation, call our office for a motorcycle accident lawyer in Los Angeles today at (310) 854-5917 or toll free at (877) 242-4410 .
California DMV
From: CA DMV.gov
If you are involved in a vehicle collision–STOP. If you don’t stop, you may be convicted of a “hit and run” and could be severely punished. Someone could be injured and need help. Call 9-1-1 immediately to report the collision to the police or California Highway Patrol (CHP). You must show your driver’s license, vehicle registration card, evidence of financial responsibility, and current address to the other driver or persons involved, or to a peace officer. Evidence of financial responsibility is usually an insurance company name and a policy number. If you do not have it, you will receive a citation and fine.
You must do the following:
Move your vehicle off the street or highway if no one is injured or killed. If you do not move your vehicle or have it removed from the street or highway, any peace officer or authorized personnel may have your vehicle removed and impounded. (Vehicle Code [VC] §§22651 and 22651.05).
Try to find the owner if you hit a parked vehicle or other property. Identify yourself before you leave. If you can’t find the owner, leave a note with your name and address (and name and address of the owner of the vehicle you are driving) in the vehicle or securely attached to it. Immediately report the collision to the police or, in unincorporated areas, to CHP.
Report the collision in writing to the police or CHP immediately if anyone is killed or injured and law enforcement was not present at the scene. When the driver of a vehicle involved in a collision is physically unable to report a collision to the police or CHP, any occupant who was in the vehicle at the time of the collision shall make the report on behalf of the driver.