Motorcycle accident lawyer

What is a Motorcycle accident attorney?

A motorcycle accident attorney specializes in helping accident victims who suffered physical, emotional, and financial damages due to the negligent actions of another motorist. These lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience in personal injury law, specifically related to motorcycle collisions.

How Can a Lawyer Help After a Motorcycle accident?

After your free consultation with one of the experienced legal experts at MVP Accident Attorneys, we will begin working on your case immediately. The first step in this legal process is investigating the motorcycle crash.

5 Steps to Take After a Motorcycle accident

After a motorcycle accident, it's important to take certain steps to protect your health and your claim.

Here are five essential steps to take after a motorcycle accident:

Negligence Causes of Motorcycle accidents

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries or even fatalities. Learning about the common causes of motorcycle collisions can help you stay safe on the road, reducing the risk of accidents. Some of the main causes of bike crashes include lane splitting, lack of motorcycle training, motorcycle stunt riding, distracted driving, driving under the influence, aggressive driving, failure to see the motorcyclist, and other factors.

Failure to See the Motorcyclist

Motorcycles have a smaller profile compared to passenger vehicles. This can make a motorcycle difficult to see, especially in blind spots or at night. Motorists who fail to check their mirrors properly or neglect to shoulder check may not see a motorcyclist, which can result in a crash when the driver turns or changes lanes.

Other factors that contribute to motorcycle accidents include:

• Inclement weather
• Poor road conditions
• Traffic congestion
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Sudden lane changes
• Poor motorcycle maintenance
• Faulty motorcycle brakes

Common types of Motorcycle accident Injuries

Motorcycle accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, some of which can be fatal or life-changing.

Common motorcycle crash injuries include:

• Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Road rash
• Bone fractures
• Leg injuries
• Back injuries
• Internal bleeding, internal organ damage
• Crush injuries, loss of limb
• Soft tissue damage (bruises, cuts, lacerations)

The severity of the injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash can depend on the unique circumstances of each accident. Unfortunately, due to the rider’s lack of protection from other vehicles and the road, motorcyclists often sustain severe injuries that can require months or even years of medical treatment.

We’re Here to Maximize Your Compensation

A motorcycle accident lawyer will pursue both economic
and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Motorcycle damage and other personal property damage
• Lost wages

Non-economic damages include:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional distress
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of quality of life

An experienced lawyer on our legal team will assess the impact the motorcycle accident has had on your life and fight for fair compensation.

Insurance Companies Unfairly Blame Riders

Insurance companies are often biased against motorcycle riders, blaming the motorcyclist for their reckless, careless riding. Unfortunately, they will try to use these biases against the rider to minimize payout or deny the accident victim’s claim.

An insurance adjuster may claim the motorcyclist:

• Was recklessly lane splitting, which resulted in the collision
• Is an inexperienced rider who did not receive the proper training to operate their motorcycle
• Was not wearing the proper motorcycle safety equipment, including a helmet or other motorcycle personal protective equipment (PPE) which increased the severity of their injuries

An insurance adjuster may claim the motorcyclist:

At MVP Accident Attorneys, our lawyers are familiar with these biases and know how to handle claims adjusters. We will not allow an insurance company to pressure you into accepting a low settlement offer or intimidate you. We will accurately value your claim and negotiate with the insurance company, fighting for the fair compensation you deserve for a motorcycle accident that was not your fault.

Heading to Litigation for Full Compensation

If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiations your attorney may recommend pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. Our legal team will prepare the necessary documents, gather additional evidence, and present your case before a judge and jury.

What is the American Motorcyclist Association?

The American Motorcyclist Association is the country's largest motorcycling advocacy organization. The AMA is dedicated to representing the interests of motorcyclists in the United States and has been instrumental in promoting and protecting the rights of motorcyclists since 1924. The organization is actively involved in lobbying efforts to ensure fair and reasonable laws and regulations that impact motorcyclists. Through its Government Relations department, the American Motorcyclist Association works closely with lawmakers at the local, state, and federal levels to address issues such as motorcycle equipment standards, land access, helmet laws, motorcycle noise, and other matters that affect the rights of motorcyclists.

What is the Hurt report?

The Hurt Report is a study written by Professor Harry Hurt about motorcycle safety and motorcycle accidents. The report is titled "Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures".

The goal of this study was:

• To understand the common causes of motorcycle crashes
• To identify how to prevent motorcycle accidents in the future
• To determine how to keep riders safe
• To provide insight to law enforcement and policymakers.

The report focused on:

• Rider behavior
• The history of motorcycle design and safety equipment
• Vehicle dynamics
• Roadway factors

The Hurt Report had a major impact on policy development and motorcycle safety. The findings in the report have influenced legislation, resulting in effective motorcycle safety initiatives, while promoting and improving motorcycle training programs and education for riders.

Contact Us Today!

If you were involved in a motorcycle crash that was caused by the negligence of another motorist, contact the leading motorcycle accident law firm in California. At MVP Accident Attorneys, we can help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries, damaged motorcycle, and other losses.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how our motorcycle injury attorneys can fight for your right to a full and fair settlement.