Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Monterey Park, CA

Mendez and Sanchez - Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Monterey Park, California

What are Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable not just because they lack the protection, but because they are much smaller. This downside makes motorcycles more difficult for other drivers to notice on the road. It also means that motorcycles and their passengers are more likely to be thrown further in the event of a crash.

Motorcycles are also more susceptible to an accident because other drivers don't keep a close enough eye out for them. Just 8% of households possess a motorcycle, which gives us a rough estimate of just how common motorcycles are on US streets. Given that motorcycles aren't as prevalent as normal passenger vehicles, motorists may be less likely to look out for them.

For instance, a motorcycle riding in a driver's blind spot or crossing through an intersection at a 2-way stop may be less likely to be seen by a driver that is only watching for other passenger cars.

Because motorcycles are harder to detect than other cars, motorcyclists need to always drive defensively. Bikers can never assume that other motorists can see them, particularly the motorists of cars in front of them. Motorcycle accidents often occur when motorists:

What Are The Most Prevalent Motorcycle Injuries?

A motorcycle gives you little protection in a collision. This means your body ends up taking the full force of the impact with another vehicle.

Often, this causes life-threatening and life-altering injuries to motorcycle crash victims. In fact, almost 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in collisions in just one recent year.

While motorcycles only make up 3 percent of registered vehicles, motorcycle crashes result in 15 percent of all vehicle crash fatalities. Not every motorcycle crash will lead to death, yet it shows the seriousness these types of accidents lead to.

Some common injuries are:

That's not to say that survivors can never return to a normal life, but it may take some time and effort, including physical rehabilitation. A motorcycle crash attorney can help you receive the compensation required to pay for those treatments.

Liability for Monterey Park Motorcycle Accidents

As these facts suggest, motorcyclists hurt in accidents are often the victims of negligence. Every negligence case consists of four main elements: a duty, a breach of that duty, an injury caused by the breach, and injuries sustained by the plaintiff. Drivers of motor vehicles owe a duty of care to everyone else that uses public roads. That includes bicyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers-- including motorcyclists.

When a motorist violates that duty by being careless, inebriated, tired, or distracted, and ends up causing an accident which results in injury or even wrongful death to another individual, the driver might be held civilly liable to the injured party. He or she can seek a negligence case with the help of a motorcycle crash attorney in Monterey Park.

A motorcyclist wounded in a collision might have a claim if they can prove that another motorist was at fault. When a motorcycle driver has obeyed all of the traffic laws but is still involved in an accident, chances are that it has been caused by the driver of another vehicle. It could be not seeing the motorcyclist, speeding, being intoxicated, or a mixture of the three.

What Should I Do After a Motorcycle Crash?

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, immediately call the police to file a report if they are involved in a crash. This is particularly true if there is an injury or fatality.

If immediate medical help is needed, provide what aid you can, look for assistance, and call emergency medical assistance. If you are the one who is injured, you should seek immediate medical aid. Even if your injury appears minor and you do not need immediate help, it is a good idea to get medical care, as some injuries are not immediately apparent.

Additionally, at the scene you need to get the contact and insurance information for the other parties. And you also want contact info for independent witnesses, as investigating law enforcement don't always collect that information.

Call a motorcycle accident attorney soon after the crash. We highly advise that you do this prior to speaking to any insurance company.

Contact Our Monterey Park Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

After your accident, aside from speaking with the authorities and receiving any necessary medical attention, you should consult with a qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer with experience handling motorcycle crashes. Serving victims throughout the Monterey Park area, the motorcycle crash attorneys at Mendez & Sanchez can help you.

Too often, accident victims believe that an insurance carrier-- either their own or the other motorist's-- will adequately compensate them for any injuries they have suffered. However, plenty of insurance companies are reluctant to pay, even when liability and injuries are clear. This is especially true when the injuries are substantial.

Even when an insurer appears responsible, be wary. Many adjusters will attempt to settle claims quickly. They will advise you to sign an agreement that will let them close the case-- and thus limit their exposure.

Even if the offer seems adequate or even generous, it is vital to ensure your legal rights are protected. Contact an attorney and be sure you understand the consequences of the agreement.

The reality is, not all injuries are readily apparent. And for some major injuries, even if you expect full recovery, you can not be certain that the full recovery you hope for will happen.

In those situations, signing a release of claims prematurely can reduce your settlement to an amount that is significantly less than what you need or what you legally have a right to recover. Serious injuries might include:

And, of course, some motorcycle accidents are deadly. If somebody you love has been killed in a motorcycle accident, contact an attorney to determine whether there's a wrongful death action to pursue against a negligent driver.


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