Even if you are the safest rider on the road, you can still fall victim to another driver’s carelessness. One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents is driver inattention. Far too many drivers use their cell phones or other electronic devices behind the wheel. Talking, texting, checking email, or surfing the web takes a driver’s focus away from the road conditions, which can change in a matter of seconds. Since motorcycles are much smaller than passenger vehicles, it can be more difficult for a driver of a car or truck to see a motorcyclist until it is too late. Drunk drivers are another common cause of motorcycle accidents because their faculties are too impaired to observe their surroundings, including nearby motorcyclists.
Many motorcycle crashes happen at intersections where a distracted or intoxicated driver fails to yield the right-of-way. Also, poor visibility or hazardous road conditions can also lead to accidents when motorists fail to adjust their speed and driving patterns accordingly. These are only a few examples of how motorcyclists can be injured due to motorist negligence.
A motorcycle accident attorney in the area can help a victim bring a personal injury lawsuit against a careless driver to recover compensation for his or her injuries. In this lawsuit, the plaintiff’s lawyer must show that the driver failed to use appropriate care and skill behind the wheel, similar to how a reasonably prudent driver would have acted when faced with the same situation. This includes refraining from distracted driving activities, driving appropriately for the roadway conditions, and obeying all California traffic laws.
After demonstrating how the defendant failed to use due care, you must prove that this careless conduct was the direct cause of your injuries. In other words, your motorcycle accident attorney will need to gather and present evidence that shows that you would not have been injured if the defendant had used the proper care. The crash also must have been foreseeable under the circumstances. After establishing this causal connection, the remaining task involves proving the amount of damages that you are entitled to receive from the defendant. Some common categories of damages that an injured motorcycle rider can recover include past and estimated future medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Family members of a rider who was killed in a fatal accident can bring a wrongful death claim to pursue compensation for their loss.
>Whether your injuries are moderate or severe, you deserve experienced and responsive legal counsel to help you fight for compensation from a careless driver. We have assisted motorcycle accident victims throughout the Los Angeles region, including in Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lakewood, Monrovia, Pacoima, Pico Rivera, Redondo Beach, South Gate, Van Nuys, Whittier. Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Orange, Santa Ana, Moreno Valley, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and other areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. We understand how daunting this process can seem, especially when you are also coping with painful injuries and the stress of the accident. We offer a free consultation to help victims of motorcycle and bicycle accidents learn more about how we can help. Call us at (213) 455-4050 or contact us online to schedule your appointment with a motorcycle accident lawyer.
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