Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle accidents happen so quickly that many victims are completely unaware of why they are all of a sudden lying in the road in pain. At The JLF Firm, our legal team can swoop into action and begin investigating who or what caused your accident. Contact us today. In a free consultation, a California motorcycle accident lawyer can describe your legal rights, as well as what compensation might be available. We never charge an up-front legal fee and only get paid if we win your case. Reach out today if you have questions about how we can help.

Most Common Motorcycle Accidents

Our clients are hurt in a variety of motorcycle accidents, including:

• Rear end collisions. A motorist coming up from behind might fail to brake in time. They crash into the rear of the motorcycle.
• Left-turn accidents. A driver might turn straight into a motorcyclist passing through an intersection. Often, the driver couldn’t see the motorcyclist or was distracted.
• Head on collisions. We see these accidents in a variety of situations. A driver could cross the centerline due to fatigue or intoxication and crash into oncoming traffic. Or a speeding motorist passes a car in front, only to slam directly into an oncoming motorcyclist.
• Rollovers. A motorcycle can roll onto its side or flip over when it hits road debris or a pothole.
• Hit and run accidents. Some motorists will flee after crashing into a motorcyclist, leaving them to fend for themselves.

Regardless of how you were injured, reach out to a motorcycle accident lawyer in California today.

We want to hear your story about what you remember. We will also review whether you have a strong legal claim.

Who Can We Hold Responsible for an Accident?

Our California motorcycle accident attorney assembles all pieces of evidence to determine responsibility for your wreck. We rely on many pieces of evidence, including witness statements, dash cam footage, and physical evidence.

We often bring a claim against:

• Distracted drivers. California drivers are distracted for all sorts of reasons, but text messages and cell phones are the most important. Any driver who isn’t looking at the road is likely to collide with someone nearby.
• Reckless drivers. Some motorists are gripped by road rage whenever they encounter a motorcyclist, or they take reckless action, like passing around a corner. These reckless actions make drivers liable for collisions.
• Intoxicated or fatigued motorists. Both drowsy and drunk driving are dangerous. Too many motorcyclists are struck when motorists fail to yield or crash into them because they fell asleep or their reflexes were delayed.
• Government agencies. The government is responsible for the road and could have liability for failure to fix a pothole or other road defect.
• Manufacturers. A motorcycle might have a manufacturing or design defect which makes it hard to control. We might sue the manufacturer if this defect contributed to the wreck.
• Rental companies. If you rented your motorcycle, then we might sue the rental company for failure to maintain the bike.

Call us to review. A California motorcycle accident lawyer can inspect your motorcycle and possibly visit the accident scene. Motorists should have liability insurance that can cover a motorcycle crash.

The government can also pay compensation if they are responsible.

Compensation Calculator: How Much Can You Receive?

The goal of a motorcycle accident claim is to receive compensation for a variety of losses suffered because of the crash. Our firm can seek compensation for a variety of damages:

• Economic losses, including medical care, lost wages or income, future expected losses, and motorcycle repairs.
• Non-economic losses for pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, and disability.

Punitive damages when the defendant engages in reprehensible conduct. Under Section 3294 of the California Civil Code, you can request punitive damages to punish a defendant for malicious, oppressive, or fraudulent conduct.

Your compensation is reduced by any share of responsibility for the crash. This is called comparative negligence or comparative fault.

The good news is California has a “pure” comparative negligence scheme.

Suppose you were swerving in your lane and crashed. You are partially to blame for the failure to drive carefully. In California, you can seek compensation so long as you are not 100% to blame. Let’s say you are 45% at fault. As a result, your compensation is reduced by the same percentage (45%).

We Fight for Our Clients

Motorcycle accidents change lives. A California motorcycle accident attorney at The JLF Firm can begin working on your case today. Our firm provides many valuable services to accident victims:

• We can find evidence to use for your case. Most of our clients are suffering from horrifying injuries. They are stuck at home and cannot leave the house due to fractures, back injuries, concussions, or other major injuries. Now is the time to stay at home and focus on healing. Let us start to find evidence for use when negotiating a claim.
• Our lawyers will fill out forms and open insurance claims. We want you focused 100% on your physical and emotional recovery. Let us fill out the paperwork and track down information to share with insurance companies.
• We can negotiate compensation with the defendant. You obtain compensation much faster than if we have to litigate all the way to a jury. The defendant or their insurer might agree to a fair settlement.
• We can file a lawsuit before any deadline. The statute of limitations for personal injuries in California is two years from the day of the crash. We get a lawsuit filed so that you don’t lose your ability to sue should negotiations break down.

These are critical services our California motorcycle accident attorney can provide to anyone hurt in a motorcycle accident.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Law Firm Today

After an accident, motorcyclists benefit from the assistance of an experienced personal injury law firm. The JLF Firm is happy to accept new clients who need our services. We offer a free consultation so you can ask questions and learn more about our experience in personal injury law.

Call to schedule an individualized consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer in California.