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(916) 404-6866 (916) 404-6866All travelers on Folsom’s roads deserve full protection under the law, including those who choose to ride motorcycles. Other drivers assume a duty to drive safely around bikers whenever they get behind the wheel. Motorists who fail to provide this protection and cause an injury will be responsible for the harm that follows a crash.
Talking with a Folsom motorcycle accident lawyer could help you collect the payments that you need to set things right. From day one, our personal injury attorneys are prepared to explain the law, investigate the crash, measure your losses, and demand that at-fault drivers and their insurance companies provide proper compensation to cover your losses. Because we take on fewer cases than many other firms, we are well-equipped to give your injury the attention that it deserves.
Riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity. Even if a biker makes the responsible choice to wear all recommended safety gear and follows the rules of the road, poor driving from other motorists can still result in life-threatening accidents.
Many of these accidents are the product of a driver not giving a biker the respect that they deserve on the road, whether that involves not checking blind spots, tailgating, and failing to yield when necessary. The primary goal of a Folsom motorcycle crash attorney is to obtain the evidence needed to show that another driver was the sole responsible party for the incident.
An attorney also must make clear the full extent of a victim’s losses. These losses can include physical injuries such as concussions and broken bones but they can also include emotional traumas, mental health concerns, and lost income. In sum, a lawyer’s goal is to show that another driver must provide full compensation for the extent of a motorcyclist’s losses.
Defendant drivers and their insurance companies are unlikely to simply accept fault for an accident. In fact, state law gives them an opportunity to allege that a biker contributed to the events that led up to the crash. According to California Civil Code § 1714, courts must use the concept called comparative negligence to assign fault following an accident. If the jury believes a biker did not take every possible step to protect themselves, they will order a reduction in awarded compensation. A motorcycle accident lawyer in Folsom could combat these common allegations of shared blame.
Another crucial concept in all motorcycle accident cases is the statute of limitations. California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 gives most people no more than two years from the date of a crash to demand payment through either a lawsuit or insurance settlement. Meeting this time limit is another way in which a lawyer may be able to help.
Motorcycle crashes have the potential to upend your life. Not only might you require extensive and costly medical care, but you may also suffer from emotional traumas and lost income. It might seem obvious that someone else is at fault for what happened. However, proving this concept and connecting it to your losses can be difficult if you do not have a legal background.
A Folsom motorcycle collision lawyer is ready to stand up for your legal rights. We know how to prove fault for a crash and to demand the full payments that you need to get your life back on track. Our team is ready to listen to your story, understand your needs, and provide the necessary resources. You deserve unwavering support, so schedule a time to meet with us and discuss how we can be of service.