Los Angeles Motorcycle Accidents Attorney
Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycle accidents happen every day. Throughout California and the rest of the United States, motorcyclists are put in danger on an almost constant basis by negligent drivers who violate traffic laws, drive drunk or simply "do not see" the riders with whom they share the road. At The Los Angeles Accident Attorney Law Firm, we are here to help riders injured in motorcycle accidents throughout California. We are riders ourselves and understand what it means to be injured in an accident.
California Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to motorcycle accident statistics collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were 5,290 motorcyclists who lost their lives in traffic accidents throughout the U.S. in 2008 and another 96,000 riders were injured.
– National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Motorcycle Accidents: Areas of Practice
At The Los Angeles Accident Attorney Law Firm our attorneys may be able to help you with whatever type of claim you may have, whether this involves:
- Sport Bike Accident
- Cruiser/Chopper Accidents
- Drunk Driver Motorcycle Accidents
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Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
After a Motorcycle Accident:
Understanding what to do and what not to do after a motorcycle accident may be important to the successful resolution of your insurance claim or lawsuit, and that is why we highly recommend that you consult an attorney as soon as possible in the wake of any motorcycle accident. There are particular steps you can take, however, and we have included a basic review of these to help you with this important situation:
- Call 911 if there is injury or fatality
- Remain calm and wait for the paramedics
- Render medical assistance if possible
- Exchange driver and insurance information with the other driver or drivers involved
- Give a statement to the police when they arrive on the scene
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Do not give any statements to the insurance company or even discuss this situation with the other driver's insurance company before consulting a lawyer
- If possible take pictures at the scene and get the information of any witnesses; this may prove valuable later in your claim or lawsuit
One of the most important things we stress to riders throughout California is to avoid giving the insurance company a statement. The insurance adjuster may contact you to talk to you about the accident, and he or she may use any of a number of tricks to try to get you to admit fault or otherwise limit the amount of money they are required to pay for your medical bills, damage to your bike, and more. Instead, consult a Los Angles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and make sure you have a legal representative who can protect your interests and assert your rights in any communication or dealings with law enforcement, the insurance company, and the other driver.
Types of Motorcycle Injuries :
For a motorcyclist, a traffic accident may be an extremely serious event that will lead to catastrophic injuries or death. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) statistics from 2007, motorcyclists were 9 times more likely to be injured in traffic collisions than occupants of passenger cars. Even the best helmet and proper protective gear can only provide so much protection in the event of a motor accident.
At the Los Angeles Accident Attorney Law Firm, we represent bikers throughout California who have been injured in motorcycle accidents. Because the injuries our clients sustain are so often severe, we take care in providing the level of legal representation that truly makes a difference in their ability to recover full financial compensation for medical bills and all the losses or injuries associated with their accident. A biker is far more likely to sustain injury in a traffic accident than the occupant of another motor vehicle. The types of injuries that may be sustained in a motorcycle accident include:
- Death
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis, paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Head trauma
- Brain damage
- Facial injuries
- Burns
- "Road rash" from contact with the pavement
- Dismemberment or amputation
- Damage to internal organs
- Internal bleeding
- Severe lacerations and contusions
A rider may sustain one or many of these types of injuries. Hospitalization, extensive missed work and high medical bills may all result. It will be crucial to recover the highest amount of financial compensation possible, in order to pay for these expenses, rebuild your bike, and move on with your life. That is precisely what we at the Los Angeles Accident Attorney are committed to doing for our clients.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, or your loved one has died as a result of a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney who understands the concepts of motorcycle accidents. Contact our firm today at (888) 778-2545 for a free consultation regarding your case.
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