If a careless driver caused your injuries in a motorcycle crash, you might be entitled to financial compensation. The Bakersfield personal injury lawyers of OnderLaw can investigate the accident and determine who should be held liable for your medical expenses and other costs. If the other person involved in the collision was entirely at fault, you could seek the maximum available compensation.
Riding your motorcycle through a dense city like Bakersfield means you encounter many cars, trucks, pedestrians, and obstacles. You could end up in a dangerous situation if another driver swerves into your lane or blows through a stop sign when you’re already in the middle of an intersection. Despite the safety precautions you take, you can’t always avoid an accident because you can’t prevent other drivers from engaging in reckless behavior.
At OnderLaw, our Bakersfield motorcycle accident attorneys represent clients like you and help hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions. Since 2002, we have secured over $3.5 billion in settlements for accident victims in California and elsewhere. We always fight hard for the justice and compensation our clients deserve.
If you want to learn more about us and how we can help you with your motorcycle accident case, call OnderLaw for a free consultation today.
The Bakersfield motorcycle accident attorneys of OnderLaw are here to discuss what happened to you and develop a legal strategy to achieve your goals. We will take the time to get to know you to meet your needs and reach a positive outcome in your case. We provide compassionate and dependable service, so you have someone in your corner to help you get through this devastating time in your life.
Many accident victims don’t understand what their rights are if someone injures them in a motorcycle crash. You might think pursuing an insurance claim is a straightforward process and something you can handle alone. However, without a knowledgeable lawyer’s assistance, you could end up walking away without the money you need to pay for your medical treatment.
In addition, should your case need to go to trial, we have experience fighting the stereotype that often comes with motorcycle riding. We have strategies to convince the jury that you’re just a regular person, not some outrageous law-breaker like the bikers they’ve seen in the movies.
OnderLaw knows state laws, deadlines, and other requirements of a personal injury case. We can file a claim on your behalf and negotiate for the settlement you deserve. You won’t have to worry about communicating with the insurance company or locating crucial evidence to prove someone else was at fault for your injury. We will handle every legal aspect so you can focus on healing.
Every state has specific laws motorcyclists must follow. The motorcycle laws in California include the following:
If you violate any of these laws, you could face penalties, such as fines. It could also negatively impact the outcome of your case. Even if another driver’s actions caused the accident, your decision not to wear a helmet might have contributed to your head injury. That could cost you thousands of dollars in compensation you could have recovered if the other driver was entirely at fault instead of only partially.
When you take your motorcycle out on the road, the various scenarios you face could lead to a collision with another vehicle. The most common types of motorcycle accidents are:
If you were hurt in any motorcycle accident that another person caused, you should contact OnderLaw , so we can begin working on your case. We’re familiar with various situations that can lead to motorcycle collisions and the investigation we need to perform to determine who we can hold liable for your injury.
When you’re riding alongside other vehicles, you could suffer debilitating injuries if there’s an accident. Other drivers might not see you next to them and merge into your lane or crash into the back of your bike if they’re following you too closely.
Since motorcycles are much smaller than most vehicles and the only protection you have is likely to be your helmet, the injuries you suffer can be severe and even life-threatening. It’s dangerous if you’re near a motorist that isn’t paying attention to what they’re doing or deliberately disobeys traffic laws.
The most common causes of motorcycle accidents are:
There are various reasons motorcycle accidents happen. If someone else caused the crash and you suffered injuries, you might be able to pursue compensation for your resulting expenses. Do not hesitate to contact OnderLaw for your free consultation and discuss how we can help.
It’s hard to imagine the severity of a motorcycle accident if you’ve never experienced one. The injuries are typically more serious than accidents involving two cars. That’s because motorcyclists have limited protection from the impact of all the metal contained in other vehicles. If you’re on a highway with a driver traveling over 60 miles an hour, you could sustain life-threatening injuries in a crash.
Injuries range from minor to severe. Some cause permanent damage that results in lifelong pain and psychological trauma. Since motorcycles don’t have airbags or seatbelts like other vehicles, the rider’s body is at the mercy of the weight and force of the impact, flying debris, and other hazards.
The most common injuries motorcycle accidents cause are:
The injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents often require an emergency room visit and ongoing treatment to recover. Unfortunately, some motorcycle collisions lead to the rider’s death. If you lost your loved one in an accident due to the negligent actions of another person, you could pursue a case against them.
Whoever caused the accident is the person you could hold liable for your injury. One person or multiple parties could be at fault. For example, maybe another driver became distracted while driving, but the roadway also contained a hazard that contributed to the crash. You could pursue compensation from the other driver’s car insurance company and the entity responsible for maintaining roadways.
OnderLaw can investigate the crash and determine the party or parties we could hold liable. The legal process we need to follow will depend on who caused the accident. We could file an insurance claim if the negligent individual carries liability insurance or pursue a lawsuit if the insurance company denies the claim or there isn’t enough available insurance coverage.
Multiple losses are available in a motorcycle accident case. The compensation you receive should cover your past and future losses, such as:
You could potentially recover the total value of your losses from the at-fault party. However, if you filed a lawsuit and the jury determines you share any responsibility for your injury, you could end up with less compensation than you need.
Under pure comparative negligence, the jury can reduce your losses by the percentage of fault they assign. For example, if you were 20% at fault for the accident and suffered $100,000 in losses, you could only obtain $80,000 in compensation.
In 2019, there were 474 motorcycle fatalities in California. The number of deaths due to the rider choosing not to wear a helmet was 28 that same year.
There were 8,596,314 registered motorcycles in the state in 2019. The injury rate was 975 per 100,000 registered motorcycles.
Motorcyclists made up 14% of all traffic-related deaths in 2019, and two-wheeled motorcycles accounted for 91% of all motorcycles involved in fatal accidents.
A motorcycle accident can leave you with painful injuries, expensive medical bills, and reduced income while you’re trying to heal. You shouldn’t face these consequences when someone else was at fault for the crash. At OnderLaw, our Bakersfield motorcycle accident attorneys are ready to fight by your side for the justice you deserve.
If you were in a motorcycle accident due to another person’s negligence, call OnderLaw for your free consultation.
