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Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Orange County Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcycle accidents are among the most devastating of all traffic accidents. Nearly all motorcycle accidents end in some degree of injury. This is because motorcycle riders, unlike car occupants, are almost totally without protection.

Unfortunately, the number of motorcycle injuries and deaths is growing. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has grown, both for transportation and recreation. Over the last decade, this growth in riders has resulted in the doubling of the number of motorcycle accident deaths.

If you or a family member is injured in a motorcycle accident in Orange County, it is important to consult promptly with a motorcycle accident attorney. The accident victim may be entitled to monetary recovery from those who caused the accidents.

What to Do After an Orange County Motorcycle Accident

Without warning, a car approaching you on an Orange County street makes a left turn in front of your motorcycle. The next thing you know, you are laying on the street, disoriented and in pain. What should you do?

Your first priority, of course, is to get out of the way of further danger and seek medical help. As soon as you are able, you should also take steps to protect and preserve your legal rights.

• Report the accident. Make sure the motorcycle crash is reported to police. The police will make a report documenting the circumstances of the motorcycle accident. This may include witness statements, photos taken at the scene and notes on road conditions. This information will be valuable if you later decide to pursue legal remedies.
• Contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. The sooner you consult with a knowledgeable Orange County motorcycle crash attorney, the better off you will be. The longer you wait, the harder it is for the lawyer to investigate the case. Evidence sometimes disappears and witnesses' memories grow dim.

The Orange County Motorcycle Accident Investigation

The police will conduct an investigation into the causes of the motorcycle accident. In many cases, further investigation may be required. An Orange County attorney who is experienced in motorcycle accident cases will thoroughly explore all the circumstances. In doing so, the attorney may bring in professional motorcycle crash investigators and other experts.

Motorcycle accident investigations are often complicated. There can be many contributing causes to the motorcycle crash. An Orange County motorcycle accident attorney will want to gather evidence to establish:

• Driver fault. Almost 70 percent of motorcycle accidents involving another vehicle are the fault of the other vehicle's driver. The other driver does not see the motorcycle, does not give the motorcycle enough room on the road or misjudges the motorcycle's speed.
• Road conditions. Roads with potholes, excessive grooves, poor signage or malfunctioning traffic control devices can contribute to causing a motorcycle accident. In some circumstances, government entities or maintenance contractors responsible for maintaining the roads may be held accountable for permitting these road hazards to exist.
• Motorcycle condition. A motorcycle accident can sometimes be caused by a poorly designed bike or badly done repair. If so, the victim may have a legal claim against the manufacturer or repair shop.
• Motorcycle safety equipment. Helmets and other safety equipment must meet government quality standards. If these items are inadequate and contributed to a victim's injuries, the equipment's manufacturers may be liable to the victim for damages.

If the motorcycle driver is even partly responsible for the accident, the driver's recovery of damages may be reduced. California applies a legal rule known as comparative negligence. This rule compares the victim's degree of fault to that of others who helped cause the accident. In a lawsuit, the money the victim can recover is reduced by that degree of fault.

As an example, assume the court decides that the motorcycle rider was 10 percent at fault for the motorcycle accident and the car driver was 90 percent at fault. In this case, the court would award the motorcycle rider only 90 percent of the rider's full damages. A lawyer with experience in motorcycle accident cases will evaluate whether this rule might apply.

Choosing a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Orange County

When retaining a personal injury lawyer in Orange County, the accident victim should consider the lawyer's experience in motorcycle accident cases. An attorney with a track record in motorcycle accident cases will be prepared to fully investigate the case, identify all responsible parties and gather all relevant evidence. A lawyer's thorough investigation and vigorous advocacy can help the victim recover the full damages provided by law.

The Reeves Law Group's attorneys have handled thousands of personal injury cases, including motorcycle accident claims. They know what your motorcycle accident case requires and are ready to deliver it. For a free consultation concerning your motorcycle accident case, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or e-mail us.