San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcyclists are involved in more injury and fatal accidents then their motorist counterparts. An accident that involves a motorcycle versus car, SUV, truck or big rig is likely to end in tragedy for the motorcyclist. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that about 80 percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in serious injury or death. Compare that to only 20 percent of reported automobile accidents. Why such a substantial difference? For one, aside from helmets, motorcyclists are offered no protection from an impact. There are no safety belts or airbags on a motorcycle to aid in easing the impact of a collision. Also, a motorcycle's small size inhibits motorists from not being able to easily see the bike in traffic. Stephen Estey, a founding partner of Estey Bomberger, is well informed of the risks associated with motorcycle riding. His 30 plus years of riding and racing motorcycles has given him a special perspective in handling motorcycle accidents and litigation.
If you or a family member has suffered a serious injury or lost a family member because of someone’s negligent or reckless behavior, there may be options available for you to obtain compensation for your injuries or loss. Talk to a San Francisco personal injury attorney at Estey Bomberger to see if you are eligible to collect damages for injuries or loved one's wrongful death.
Types of Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Statistics show that motorcycle accidents cause very serious injuries. Riders can be ejected into the ground, a stationary object (such as a tree or guardrail) or thrown into traffic when hit. A motorcycle rider’s defenseless body is no match against an automobile. Head, brain, neck, spinal cord and back injuries are some of the most common types of life-threatening injuries. Motorcycle riders are also treated for broken bones, limb loss, paralysis, comas, concussions and facial disfigurement. Twenty-three percent of motorcycle accident victims sustained injuries in multiple locations. Over fourteen percent of them will tragically die from their injuries, according to the NHTSA.
Determining Liability for Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The San Francisco personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger will use every available resource we have to determine liability for your motorcycle accident injury. If necessary, our reconstruction experts will recreate the scene of the accident. Investigators will interview witnesses and photograph evidence, including the scene of the accident and damage to property. Liability may be placed on:
- A driver who acted negligently or recklessly
- A manufacturer who designed or produced a defective part
- A mechanic who made bad repairs
- A government entity that failed to properly maintain a road.
About Estey Bomberger
We have received multiple awards for exhibiting unrivaled legal skills and integrity in all cases. These include an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and an "AAA" Highest Rating from State Bar Certified Attorney Referral Service. Our team of San Francisco motorcycle accident lawyers has more than 70 years of litigation experience in personal injury law. Personal injury law and wrongful death claims are the only types of cases our firm handles. Unlike other firms that handle a wide variety practice areas, we believe that by focusing on a specific area of law, we give our clients' cases the attention that is needed to achieve successful, maximum results. Our goal in every case is to recover nothing less than the maximum compensation for your personal injury or wrongful death claim. To reach a San Francisco traffic accident attorney at Estey Bomberger, call us anytime at (415) 877-1334. There is no cost to speak with an attorney about your case. If your injuries prevent you from traveling, one of our lawyers can me you at your home or hospital room.