California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in the Bay Area, you should know your legal rights. This article gives you a basic introduction to motorcycling accident law in California. First, we talk about the options you have for financial compensation after a motorcycle accident. Then, we tell how a motorcyclist establishes negligence in a personal injury lawsuit and why a legal concept called “comparative negligence” usually plays a role in motorcycle accident lawsuits. Finally, we give an overview of the kinds of damages a motorcycle accident victim can receive in a personal injury lawsuit and how an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer may help.

What You Can Do After A Motorcycle Crash Injury

After a motorcycle accident, there are two options for securing compensation for your injuries and other losses: a personal injury lawsuit or a personal injury claim.

In a personal injury claim, you file an insurance demand with your insurance provider or/and that of the at-fault driver. This initiates an investigation that will be handled by someone known as an insurance claims adjuster. After the investigation is finished, you engage in meetings until the insurance company offers you a financial settlement to satisfy you for your injuries, financial losses, and property damage. In exchange for accepting the settlement, you typically should sign a release in which you agree to leave your right to sue the at-fault driver in court.

A personal injury demand is typically the first course of action after a motorcycle accident. If the claims debate and settlement process break down and it appears that you will not be able to obtain adequate compensation for your injuries, you might have to file a personal injury lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit is a civil legal action in which an injured person makes a claim for money damages that take into account the violence of her or his injuries and other losses suffered as a result of a serious accident. Plenty of personal injury cases settle before reaching trial, but some go to trial and a judge or jury will define the amount of money the injured person is entitled to receive.