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California’s roadways are difficult for many motorcyclists to resist, and while the scenery is gorgeous and the weather is fine, motorcycle accidents happen far too often. Data from the NHTSA in 2022 shows that deaths from motorcycle accident cases rose by 9.8%.
While steps are being made to reduce the frequency of crashes, if you’ve been injured in such an accident, don’t wait to consult with a savvy California motorcycle accident lawyer.
Why Consider Feher Law
Feher Law has earned a reputation as a leading personal injury firm in the state, and our trusted California personal injury lawyers dedicate their practice to helping clients like you recover from the immense losses associated with violent motorcycle accidents.
Our commitment to you includes:
- Living Up to Our Reputation – Our reputation for skilled advocacy and optimal results proceeds us, and we harness the full force of our experience and legal skill in every accident claim we handle.
- Employing Our Expertise – Our compassionate motorcycle accident lawyers have a wealth of experience handling the serious, often catastrophic, injuries that are all too common in motorcycle cases, and we fiercely pursue the compensation our clients are entitled to.
- Taking a Personalized Approach – No two accident claims are ever exactly alike, and we’ll consider yours in relation to the unique circumstances that apply – tailoring our skilled legal advice accordingly.
- Preparing to Litigate – While our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers are gifted negotiators and settle most claims out of court, we’re prepared to file a strong lawsuit against the at-fault driver if doing so will secure compensation that better serves your needs.
To learn more about our commitment to your claim’s best possible resolution and your most complete recovery, please reach out for a free comprehensive case evaluation today.
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Meet Your Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in California
If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another’s negligence, you need a motorcycle accident lawyer in California with the experience, legal insight, and drive to skillfully advocate for your maximum compensation, and the legal team at Feher Law checks all these boxes.
We appreciate the unique challenges you face as a motorcycle accident victim, and we’ll leave no stone unturned in our focused efforts to help.
What Clients Think of Us
While the legal community widely recognizes Feher Law as one of the top personal injury law firms in the state, our clients’ glowing reviews are the most rewarding part of what we do. Helping those we serve on the journey toward healing is what drives us.
How Our California Motorcycle Accident Law Firm Can Help
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another motorist’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation for both your economic and non-economic damages.
Your Losses
The categories of loss you can seek compensation for in your motorcycle accident claim include all the following:
- Property damage to your bike and any contents
- Your medical bills, which – if you’ve been seriously injured as a motorcyclist – are likely to be ongoing and may need to address complications and related future healthcare needs
- Recovering lost wages, which could include an altered career path and a considerable decrease in earning potential
- Your physical and emotional pain and suffering – a non-economic damage that can eclipse the financial losses you’re facing combined
Your Claim
Motorcycle accidents are often caused by negligence on the part of the other drivers involved. When you ride, all you have is your helmet to protect you from the powerful impact of a traffic accident, which leaves you extremely vulnerable to very serious injuries.
Some of the factors that contribute to the significant risks you face on your bike include:
- When you’re on your motorcycle, you take up less space on the road, and distracted motorists who fail to pay adequate attention to the traffic all around them may not see you.
- You require less stopping distance on your bike, which leaves you vulnerable to rear-end accidents when drivers to your rear fail to leave enough distance between your vehicles.
- Because you ride on only two wheels, conditions such as poorly maintained or poorly designed roads put you at greater risk of losing purchase with the roadway and being seriously injured in the process.
- The State of California allows motorcyclists to engage in lane splitting, and drivers who take actions to impede the safe passage of motorcycle riders like you in their lanes are on the wrong side of the law.
To bring a successful motorcycle crash claim, all the following elements must apply:
- The other driver must have owed you a duty of care, which means they had a responsibility to your safety. It’s important to note here that every driver bears a considerable responsibility for the safety of everyone else on the road.
- The other driver engaged in some form of negligence, such as distraction, impairment, exhaustion, aggression, or excess speed, which was the direct cause of the injury-causing motorcycle accident.
- You suffered losses that are recognized by the law as a result, including medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
While California law requires you to wear a helmet when you ride, the at-fault driver remains liable for the damages they cause even if you weren’t wearing a helmet.
Important Initial Advice!
Your accident is unique to you, but there are certain steps you can take that are universally beneficial and can make a significant difference in the outcome of your claim:
- Don’t wait to seek medical care and carefully follow all the instructions and advice your medical team provides. Serious injuries can hide in plain sight, and obtaining immediate medical attention can greatly improve your chances of achieving a full recovery.
- Consult with a motorcycle attorney as soon as it’s possible to do so. Having skilled legal guidance in your corner from early on strengthens your claim, which supports a more favorable health outcome.
- If the insurance company comes back with a speedy settlement offer, consider the source. They’re likely attempting to finalize your claim before you recognize that their offer doesn’t come close to fair compensation.
- The profit-driven insurance company handling your claim is looking for information they can use to weaken it, and you’re considered a prime source. Insurance reps are skilled at twisting claimants’ words against them, which makes it advisable to direct your rep to your lawyer.
- While we’re on the topic of not speaking to the insurance company, it’s important to point out that anything you post on social media will get directly back to them. Now is the perfect time to take that social media break you’ve been thinking about.
The knowledgeable California motorcycle accident attorneys at Feher Law are on your side and here to help every step of the way forward.
The Clock Is Ticking
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, obtaining full compensation is key to your recuperation, but it’s important to be mindful of the California motorcycle accident statute of limitations. This refers to a time limit for filing a lawsuit against the driver who caused you to be injured, and in California, it’s only two years from the time of the accident.
Motorcycle accidents often involve very serious injuries, which lead to complex, time-consuming claims that can blast through that two-year time frame. Contacting a formidable motorcycle accident lawyer today is in your best interest.
Evidence to Gather
Successful motorcycle claims hinge on evidence and legal skill, and your practiced motorcycle lawyer will spare no effort in either category. The kind of claim-bolstering evidence your attorney will begin to secure from the start includes:
- Photos and videos taken by bystanders at the scene of the accident.
- Footage from dash cameras that capture different aspects of the accident – or the entire accident – and any footage from nearby security cameras that proves relevant
- Eyewitness testimony
- The police report and any additional documentation generated, such as if the other driver was ticketed
- Your doctor’s report regarding your injuries, where you are in the recovery process, and any potential future health concerns you’re likely to face
- Your related medical records and bills
- The testimony of expert witnesses with relevant professional backgrounds
- Accident reconstruction models that help illustrate how the accident happened and help pinpoint fault
We’re well-equipped to expertly gather and weave all the available evidence into a strong claim that supports an advantageous resolution.
What Can I Expect to Pay?
Accident statistics verify that motorcycle accidents are among the deadliest on our roadways and are also on the rise. If you’re an injured motorcyclist, you’re facing serious financial losses, and attorney fees are an expense you may think is beyond your reach.
This is not, however, the case. Our lawyers for motorcycle accidents in California work on the basis of contingency, which means we don’t get paid until our clients receive compensation for their injuries.
At Feher Law, we charge no upfront fees for motorcycle claims. Instead, we’ll receive a prearranged percentage of your settlement or court award only after the matter has been successfully resolved.
General Information That Might Help You
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Most motorcycle accidents are caused by negligence on the part of other drivers who fail to look for and see motorcyclists in their midst.
Distraction
Distracted driving is becoming a serious problem on our roads, and smartphones are a major part of the equation. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) deems texting the most alarming distraction and reports that there were 3,038 distraction-related deaths in 2022 alone.
In order for motorists to see the motorcyclists with whom they share the road, they need to be on the lookout for them, and any form of distraction can interfere with their efforts. When you’re on your bike, you can easily get lost in one of another driver’s blind spots, and if they choose to change lanes or leave the road prior to checking those blind spots, you could pay the ultimate price.
Impairment
Drunk drivers experience serious impairments that are closely associated with dangerous traffic accidents, including life-threatening motorcycle accidents. NHTSA shares that, in a recent year, more than 13,300 people lost their lives to drunk drivers, which is a 14 percent increase over the previous year.
Exhaustion
Exhaustion is considered its own form of dangerous impairment, and while drowsy driving is more difficult to identify and track, it’s classified as a primary source of dangerous traffic accidents, including motorcycle crashes.
Excess Speed
When a motorist chooses to drive at a speed that exceeds the speed limit or that fails to take the road’s condition or the effects of bad weather into consideration, they greatly increase the risk that they’ll cause traffic accidents and greatly increase the chances that these accidents will prove deadly.
Excess speed translates to longer stopping distances. When you’re on your bike, your size and weight mean you require less room on the road to come to a safe stop, which leaves you even more vulnerable to the excess speed of others on the road.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The impact created by accidents involving motorcycles tends to be immense, which means that very serious injuries like the following are common:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Serious burns and cuts
- Road rash, or the burns, cuts, and abrasions experienced while being dragged across the road
- Internal injuries
If you’ve suffered a California motorcycle accident injury that was caused by someone else’s negligence, seek the trusted legal counsel you need.
Why Choose Us Over Other California Motorcycle Accident Lawyers?
At Feher Law, we’re proud to stand out for our integrity and legal prowess and are pleased to extend all the following benefits to you:
- We approach every motorcycle accident claim from a perspective that takes the specific circumstances involved into careful consideration, ensuring that you receive the individualized legal attention you deserve.
- If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident, we understand that it may not happen during business hours, and in response, our phones are manned around the clock. In fact, we make being available when you need us a priority from start to finish.
- The motorcycle accident attorneys at Feher Law have reserves of impressive experience successfully handling the intricacies of challenging motorcycle claims, and our expertise informs every claim we handle.
Victims of motorcycle accidents are especially vulnerable, and the average motorcycle accident settlement in California isn’t necessarily up to the task of covering your damages in their entirety. While you focus on regaining your health, our dedicated motorcycle accident attorneys in California have the experience, skill, and resources to seek compensation that adequately covers every aspect of your damages.
Other Locations We Serve
While our firm is firmly rooted in the Los Angeles area, Feher Law serves valued clients throughout Southern California and the rest of the state, including but not limited to all the following cities:
Speak to a California Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today!
Of all the types of accidents on our roadways in California, motorcycle accidents are among the deadliest. If another driver’s negligence leaves you injured in such an accident, obtaining a fair settlement is paramount to your recovery, and a resourceful motorcycle accident lawyer in California is standing by to help.
For more information about what we can do to help you, reach out and schedule a free consultation, which is an important first step on the path toward healing.
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FAQs
How much do accident attorneys charge in California?
Accident attorneys who handle traffic crashes, such as motorcycle and car accidents, in California are typically paid on contingency, which means their pay is based on their clients’ compensation. The predetermined percentage they earn generally equals about a third of the settlement or court award.
Can I sue someone personally after a motorcycle accident?
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another driver's negligence, you can sue the at-fault driver directly. Most people, however, begin by filing an accident claim with the negligent driver's insurance provider, and if it settles, the right to sue ends.
How much compensation do you get for a motorcycle accident?
A successful motorcycle accident claim will provide you with compensation that covers your full range of physical, financial, and emotional losses, including compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. All told, these losses can be immense, and your settlement or court award should reflect this fact.
What to do if there is a motorcycle accident?
If another driver's negligence leaves you injured in a motorcycle accident, there are several early steps you should take to protect yourself, including seeking immediate medical care, consulting with a well-respected motorcycle accident attorney early on, referring the insurance company to your lawyer, and staying off social media.
