Motorcyclists travel in the open air, but that freedom leaves them more vulnerable to the mistakes that Los Angeles drivers can make. Riders can have little notice before a careless driver suddenly veers into their lane. They’ll have little chance of spotting a driver behind them who is paying too little attention to hit the brakes to avoid a rear-end collision with slowed traffic.
Without seatbelts and airbags to protect them, motorcyclists often suffer traumatic injuries in multiple impacts with vehicles and the road surface. Victims can easily suffer injuries that put their lives in jeopardy.
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in Encino
A motorcyclist’s life was claimed after a collision in eastern Encino on Tuesday evening. MyNewsLA reports the tragic accident occurred along the Ventura Freeway/Highway 101 near the Haskell Avenue off-ramp on January 21, 2023.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the crash occurred around 7:55 p.m. and involved an SUV and a rider in the eastbound lanes. The motorcyclist had to be freed from beneath the SUV. The victim was then pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased motorcyclist has not been released.
California Highway Patrol Investigators continue to work to determine the circumstances that led up to the crash.
Securing Help for Families After a Tragic Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident
Families should be allowed to grieve a lost loved one without having to worry over the bills that come due after a tragic motorcycle accident. Close relatives like a spouse or the children of the victim can receive the bills for a funeral and burial and also be charged for emergency response and medical care provided on the scene.
A wrongful death claim filed against an at-fault driver’s car insurance provider can ask for assistance with these expenses. This civil claim also demands help for the family in the future when close relatives will have to continue life without the emotional and financial support the deceased had always provided.
Contact an Encino Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If your loved one fell victim to a careless driver’s mistake please discuss your case with a skilled Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer. Motorcyclists and their families often need strong legal protection when confronting insurance companies for at-fault drivers.
Insurance adjusters often attempt to blame a motorcyclist for any accident, despite what a collision report from the CHP says. It’s sometimes necessary to force unhelpful insurance companies to provide fair support to families going through such a difficult time.
Contact Maison Law for a free case consultation. There’s no obligation and it’s a no-risk opportunity to determine the best way for your family to stay financially protected after a tragedy.
