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A motorcycle accident can be terrifying, catastrophic, and life-changing for the victim. While a car can offer some degree of protection for motorists who get into a crash, motorcyclists often have little more than a helmet and a heavy jacket to protect them from harm.
Along with abrasions, lacerations, and broken bones, a motorcycle accident can lead to pain and suffering, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even wrongful death.
If you need the help of a motorcycle accident lawyer, the Law Offices of Tabone in Van Nuys can help. We have over 40 years of experience recovering damages for those injured in motorcycle crashes. Read on as we take a look at some common causes of motorcycle accidents, how claims work, the kinds of compensation you might receive, and more.
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How Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Can Help
When you work with the accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Tabone, our top priority is to work toward recovering damages for you. We have over 40 years of experience handling all types of motorcycle accident claims, and we leverage that experience to achieve the best results possible in our cases.
When you’re injured in a motorcycle accident, you already have enough to worry about without adding building a case on your own to that list. Our attorneys will be able to take charge of your claim and case so that you can focus on getting better.
The Law Offices of Tabone in Van Nuys, CA, Can Help
Whether you’ve suffered a minor road rash, have severe injuries from a serious motorcycle crash, or are seeking compensation for a wrongful death in your family, we can help. If you need a motorcycle accident lawyer, our attorneys at the Law Offices of Tabone are here for you.
Contact us at 818-785-5000 and get your free consultation.
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Motorcycle crash injuries tend to be quite severe. With minimal protection and hard contact with another vehicle and the road, it’s no wonder that motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries in a crash than a passenger in a car.
Along with the much higher risk of death, motorcyclists can expect more severe injuries, including:
- Severe lacerations
- Contusions
- Road rash
- Internal injuries
- Fractured and broken bones
- Fractured skull
- Injuries to lower extremities
- Spinal cord injuries
- TBIs (traumatic brain injuries)
- Disfigurement, scarring, and permanent injury
It’s all too common for motorcycle crash injuries to be permanent and catastrophic. Victims and survivors tend to live with injuries and their aftereffects for the rest of their lives. Typical long-term effects include things like scars, paralysis, and even brain damage. Motorcyclists can also suffer from psychological and emotional issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Getting compensation for your injuries matters. Beyond the vindication of knowing that you weren’t at fault, you’ll need financial damages to help pay for things like hospital and healthcare bills, lost wages, physical therapy, and much more. Whether you suffered a severe traumatic brain injury or had a bad case of road rash, you deserve to have an accurate picture of your case.
When you receive a free consultation from one of our personal injury attorneys, we’ll give you an accurate assessment of your case, a breakdown of what you may be entitled to, and a roadmap for how to recover damages in your case. The right lawyer will take point in this process so that you can focus on your recovery. Some examples of damages you may be able to recover include things like:
- Lost income
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Car rental fees
- Repairs and part replacements
- Legal fees
- Punitive damages
- Disability damages (temporary and permanent)
- Emotional damages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
Motorcycle accident claims begin with proper documentation. Any motorcycle accident lawyer would advise you to call the police immediately after your crash happens, seek medical attention no matter what, and document all the evidence in your case. If you have scrapes and scratches on your helmet, take photos of those to prove that you were wearing your helmet at the time of the crash.
Provide your attorney with copies of all bills, police reports, and anything else you have that might help your case. From there, you and your attorney will be able to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company in order to receive compensation.
Not necessarily. If the case is an injury or litigation case, the other party may agree to the terms of the settlement, then you may not need to go to court. However, if they do not agree to the proposed settlement, then you may need to go to court.
If we are handling your criminal defense case, you do not have to go to court. In some cases, we may be able to have the case resolved without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. This is often done through a plea agreement with the prosecutor.
The first step toward recovering compensation is to determine the cause of your crash. While motor vehicles and their drivers can often be to blame, this isn’t always the case. The three main causes of motorcycle crashes include accidents attributable to the:
- Driver: If a distracted or negligent driver caused your accident, their insurance company might owe you compensation. Whether texting and driving, driving drunk, speeding, or breaking the rules of the road, many activities qualify under negligent or distracted behavior.
- Roadway: Minor issues with the road that wouldn’t affect a car much could be disastrous for a motorcycle. Rubble, debris, loose gravel, potholes, grass clippings, and unsafe construction sites can all contribute to a motorcycle crash.
- Vehicle part: A motorcycle defect could be to blame for your accident. If you suffered electrical problems, brake failure, tire blowout, or another type of defect, the company that made your motorcycle could be responsible under product liability.
Wearing a helmet can dramatically lower the risk of traumatic brain injuries for motorcyclists. In the state of California, a universal helmet law mandates the wearing of helmets by all motorcyclists. This helmet needs to have federal approval and must properly fit the rider. Not only can not wearing a helmet lead to a fine and citation, but it can also be something that the defendant uses against you in court.
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If you have any additional questions, please call us at (818) 785-5000.