Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Bakersfield Motorcycle Accidents

Steps to Take after a Motorcycle Accident

If you become involved in a motorcycle crash:

• Obtain medical help without delay.
• Do not admit fault.
• Do not speak to the other party’s insurance company. Have your lawyer do this.
• Give your lawyer any information you have from the crash scene.
• Employ a competent personal injury lawyer as quickly as possible.
• Report your accident to your insurance carrier. Get your lawyer’s advice before giving a recorded statement.

Hiring a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

You should hire an excellent motorcycle accident lawyer as quickly as you can. Delay may result in forgetful witnesses, lost or damaged evidence, and missed filing deadlines.

The attorneys at The Reeves Law Group have extensive experience representing accident victims. We have a success rate of 98.7% in personal injury cases.

Motorcycle Accident Cases

Many motorcycle accidents can be resolved without involving the court. Otherwise, your motorcycle accident attorney will determine which parties should be held responsible. Suing multiple parties may increase your odds of being completely compensated for your injuries.

Typical parties who may be sued after a motorcycle accident are:

• Owners of vehicles.
• Car and truck drivers.
• •Government entities that failed to maintain roads, signs, and signals at the accident site.
• Motorcycle manufacturers or mechanics, if design defects or faulty repairs contributed to the accident.

If the other party is uninsured, it may be possible to file a claim with your insurer. In that case, you cannot assume that your carrier is on your side. An insurance company’s desire is to keep its payouts small. If differences with your insurer cannot be reconciled, your attorney may advise litigation.

What Can Be Recovered A court can award monetary compensation to a person hurt in a motorcycle accident. These damages, meant to cover losses caused by the accident, generally include money for:

• Medical costs.
• Pain and suffering.
• Lost Wages
  
• Reduced earning capacity.
  

In fatal accidents, the victim’s family may be entitled to file a wrongful death case to recover compensation for loss of the victim’s love, companionship, and economic support. The victim’s estate may also sue on behalf of the victim’s heirs.

Contact Us

Our Bakersfield accident lawyer’s office is located at 4900 California Avenue, Tower B-210, to provide a convenient place to meet our clients. If you need a personal injury lawyer for your Bakersfield motorcycle accident, contact us for a free consultation. Call us at (661) 202-3056 or e-mail us.