Fort McDowell Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Fort McDowell Motorcycle Accident
Estey Bomberger has been protecting the legal rights of motorcycle accident victims for many years in Fort McDowell and throughout the state of California. Our aggressive Fort McDowell motorcycle accident lawyers are skilled negotiators ready to take on insurance companies who would like to pay as little as possible for victims’ serious injuries. When know one else does, victims can be confident that our Fort McDowell personal injury lawyers will look out for their best interests and right to maximum compensation.
Types of Fort McDowell Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries are a result of damage to the vertebrae, the bones that make up the spine. Broken vertebrae pieces can press into delicate spinal nerves, causing the nerves to lose contact with the brain and other parts of the body. Nerve damage may be so severe that complete paralysis results, meaning the victim has no movement or feeling below the injury site. More commonly, the damage to nerves is partial, or incomplete. A victim who suffers from incomplete paralysis has some movement and feeling below the injury site.
Amputation injuries
Due to the lack of protection from outside forces, riders commonly suffer amputation injuries, or the loss of a body part. Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers and toes can be so severely injured in a motorcycle accident they require surgical removal. When partial amputations occurs (the limb is still partially attached), doctors must determine how much of the limb can be salvaged, if at all. In some cases, the limb has been completely severed (complete amputation) in an accident. Reattachment of a completely severed limb is possible, however, there are many factors that will determine if reattachment surgery is in the best interest of the patient.
Road rash
Road rash is a term used to describe cuts and abrasions that occur when a rider crashes on a motorcycle, causing their skin to be dragged along a road’s rough surface. Minor road rash usually results in abrasions, which can leave a bumpy, cracked texture to the skin. More serious types of road rash can involve damage to the skin and underlying tissue. If not treated, the potential for the injured area to become infected is very high.
Damages in a Fort McDowell Motorcycle Accident
Serious injuries can be expensive to treat, especially with the escalating cost of medical services. Extensive surgeries, long-term care and expensive medicines often put financial strain on victims and their families. Many seriously injured victims are unable to work and often rely on the financial help of their family members. How can victims receive help for an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another? Victims can file a personal injury claim, which allows them to seek financial compensation from the at-fault party. In situations where the motorcycle accident victim has passed away, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for their loss. Compensation may be obtained for:
- Past, current and future medical bills
- Medical devices
- Medicine
- Lost earnings
- Lost benefits
- Diminished quality of life
- Funeral bills
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of parental guidance (If applicable)
- Physical pain
- Mental anguish.
Call Estey Bomberger 24 Hours a Day
The Fort McDowell motorcycle accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger are accessible 24 hours a day to review your case. If you have been considering taking legal action, now is the time to act. Do not let your right to full and fair compensation slip away. Call us at (415) 877-1334 for a free consultation. If you would prefer, you can also fill out our online case evaluation form. Expect one of our attorneys to contact you shortly.