Fort Winfield Scott Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Fort Winfield Scott Motorcycle Accident
Despite the small number of motorcycles registered in the United States, motorcycle accidents account for a high percentage of traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s motorcycle accident statistics show that in 2008, close to 100,000 riders were injured and almost 6,000 riders died in motorcycle accidents.
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, seek the counsel of a Fort Winfield Scott personal injury attorney before speaking to an insurance company adjustor. Insurance companies can take your statements, misconstrue them and use them against you during settlement negotiations. Protect yourself against insurance companies who may try to deny you maximum compensation for your injuries by first speaking with a Fort Winfield Scott injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger. Our reputation as assertive negotiators can be used to your advantage during the litigation process.
Causes of Fort Winfield Scott Motorcycle Accidents
There are many reasons why Fort Winfield Scott motorcycle accidents happen, but most often some form of negligence is to blame. Types of motorcycle accident negligence include:
- Drivers simply not seeing the motorcycle
- Drivers not paying attention to the road
- Drivers falling asleep at the wheel
- Drivers driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Construction debris on a road or highway
- Inadequate maintenance of road or highway
- Faulty motorcycle equipment.
Common Fort Winfield Scott Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Rider’s injuries can be severe due to the lack of protection they have against a crash with a car, semi, SUV, dump truck, train or bus. Common injuries for motorcycle riders are head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, coma, concussion, paralysis, infection, broken bone injuries, lacerations, road rash, burn injuries, internal organ injuries and fatal injuries.
Helmet Use
In California, it is against the law for riders to operate a motorcycle without wearing a helmet. There are many helmets on the market, but only a select few are federally approved. Wearing a federally approved helmet will ensure strict federal safety requirements have been met during the manufacturing process of the helmet. It was reported in 2008 that almost 60 percent of American riders killed in motorcycle accidents were not wearing a helmet. Helmet use is not only required by law, but also important because it can save riders' lives.
When Injuries are Serious, Experience Counts
One of our founding partners, Steve Estey, is an experienced motorcycle rider who understands the challenges riders face when going up against big insurance companies. Steve’s knowledge of motorcycles and how they operate has helped our clients obtain millions in compensation. Seriously injured victims have been able to put the pieces of their life back together following a successful settlement outcome. Our clients have received compensation for medical bills, lost earnings due to the inability to work, loss of quality of life, physical pain and mental anguish.
No Fee Unless We Win
There is absolutely no fee unless we win. If we are unsuccessful at winning your case, you owe us nothing. To start the claims process, contact a Fort Winfield Scott motorcycle accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger as soon as possible by calling (415) 877-1334. We know how much your future depends on the outcome of your settlement, so call before it is too late to take legal action. We are available 24 hours a day to discuss your potential case and answer your questions.