Sunset District Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Sunset District Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can be devastating. A collision with even a small passenger car can result in serious injury for the motorcyclist. The lack of safety mechanisms protecting the motorcyclist and the tendency for the rider to be thrown off on sudden impact can make any accident into a catastrophic injury accident. When an inattentive driver fails to properly share the road with a motorcyclist and causes a serious injury accident, the driver can be held liable for the damages associated with the accident. In serious injury cases, an experienced California motorcycle acciddent lawyer can negotiate with the insurance companies and ensure their clients are fully and fairly compensated.
Motorcycle Right-of-Way
A preliminary study revealed that in multi-vehicle crashes, over two-thirds of the accidents were attributed to the other motorist failing to see the motorcycle and violating the motorcycle’s right-of-way. Because motorcycles are significantly smaller than other types of motor vehicles, drivers often fail to see the motorcycle until it is too late. Most frequently, a driver turns into a lane, or changes into a lane already occupied by a motorcycle. Inattentive drivers must be held accountable for the accidents they cause. For a motorcycle, even at slow speeds, a side-on collision with a larger vehicle can seriously injure the rider.
Types of Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The lack of any protective barrier between the rider and the road or neighboring vehicles means motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to injury. The impact of a collision can throw the rider into on-coming traffic, or a vehicle may impact the rider directly, in any type of accident, the motorcyclist is susceptible to serious bodily harm. In addition, a study found that leaked or spilled fuel posed a danger in 62% of motorcycle accidents, endangering the rider to a fire hazard. Types of serious motorcycle accident injuries include:
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain injury
- Serious burn injuries
- Multiple broken bone injury
- Internal organ injury
- Wrongful death.
When to Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Not all motorcycle accidents require legal representation, but when the damages are great, only an experienced Sunset District motorcycle accident attorney can protect your rightful compensation. When an accident caused by a negligent driver results in serious injury with thousands of dollars in damages, an accident attorney can help protect you from settling for less than you deserve. An experienced attorney can help you recover compensation for the full extent of damages the accident will incur over a life time, including present and future medical bills, lost wages, lost income capacity, cost of live-in care, and other expenses and losses pertaining to the accident.
Why Estey Bomberger?
Our Sunset District personal injury attorneys have represented thousands of accident victims, with 70 combined years of experience, they have recovered 100s of millions in settlements and verdicts. Every case is prepared for trial, so when negotiating with insurance companies fail, our attorneys immediately start the litigating them to protect our clients rightful compensation. If you are considering legal representation, call our San Francisco motorcycle accident attorneys today. We offer free consultations to all serious accident victims. Claim the maximum compensation you deserve.