Maison Law of Fremont represents the injured victims of motorcycle accidents caused by careless drivers. Contact our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for a free consultation to find out what your injury may be worth. It’s a no-risk chance to learn how to hold a reckless driver’s car insurance company fully responsible. We want you to heal without the worry of hospital bills so you can get back on your motorcycle as soon as possible.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident?
If you suffer a serious injury in a motorcycle accident due to a driver’s mistake, you should speak to a Fremont motorcycle accident lawyer about your options. A serious injury includes any broken bone or conditions like head trauma or a back injury. These and other injuries can affect your life for years and they can also cause you to build up thousands of dollars in medical bills.
When car insurance companies see these types of bills, they start to look for ways to limit the compensation they have to provide you. They’ll try to blame you for the accident or find a doctor to say your injuries aren’t all that bad. Your lawyer is your safeguard against these tactics. Your Maison Law representative gathers evidence to fight back against any unfair accusations and demands the maximum in benefits for you.
Fremont Motorcycle Accident Dangers
Even the most experienced riders in Fremont can struggle to avoid all of the mistakes that local drivers make. A driver on I-880 can fail to check mirrors and blind spots and sideswipe an unsuspecting motorcyclist. The rider may be left down in the lanes and vulnerable to additional strikes from other drivers.
Motorcyclists on Mowry Avenue can suddenly have the full length of a vehicle in front of them after a driver makes a left turn without taking the time to spot the smaller profile of an oncoming rider. Riders can be struck from behind by motorists who don’t stop in time for red lights. The common theme is how distracted drivers in a rush don’t take time to notice the motorcyclists riding nearby.
We know these frightening situations are common because of the yearly accident statistics collected. In 2022, California’s transportation officials recorded a shocking 45 motorcycle accidents involving serious injuries across Fremont. That’s down slightly from 2021 when 48 serious motorcycle crashes were recorded and at least 7 riders lost their lives.
Unfortunately, auto insurers like to use old stereotypes about reckless motorcyclists to blame riders for every crash. Your lawyer fully investigates your accident and the driver and is ready if an insurance adjuster tries to point the finger of blame at you. Your lawyer then works to secure the most possible for our injury and for rebuilding your life.
Can I Do Anything to Strengthen My Case at the Scene of a Motorcycle Accident?
The moments after an accident may be the only chance you get to preserve some very important evidence of who was at fault so that insurance companies can’t twist the facts. Accident scenes will be cleaned up and damaged vehicles will be towed away, and this evidence can quickly disappear.
If you are left physically able, you should try to collect proof of what happened once the scene is secure. Try to gather these and other details:
- Dial 911 and get examined by paramedics. Go to the emergency room if necessary. If you can’t remain on the scene, ask someone with you or a witness to gather evidence for you.
- Tell Fremont police or the California Highway Patrol about everything you observed before the accident. Let them know if the at-fault driver was behaving carelessly or recklessly.
- Get cell phone pictures. Show the car that hit you, the damage to your motorcycle, and any visible injuries. Take photos of any traffic signs and lane markings that are related to what happened. Show yourself with a helmet if you were wearing one. Take pictures of any visible injuries.
- Get contact information from witnesses.
- Exchange information with everyone involved if officers don’t provide this information to you.
- Try not to say “I’m okay” or discuss who was at fault in the accident with the drivers involved. Insurance companies can twist these statements to try to use them as evidence that you weren’t hurt at all and that you admitted fault.
- Get checked out by your own doctor. Follow recommendations the doctor advises including going to physical therapy and visiting specialists.
- Hang on to your damaged motorcycle. Keep any damaged clothing and personal items, including your helmet. Don’t wash bloody clothing. Preserve it.
How Much Is My Motorcycle Accident Injury Worth?
Establishing an accurate estimate on what you will receive in support will be difficult until you’ve informed your lawyer about your case and your lawyer has fully investigated what happened. Your lawyer will be looking at your medical records to determine how long your injury will take to heal and how much the injury has disrupted your normal lifestyle.
Everyone heals at a different pace, and the time you take in recovery will affect the size of your motorcycle accident injury settlement check. Your lawyer will also have to estimate the cost of care you may need in the future if you suffer a long-term injury or a permanent physical disability.
Every damage you and your family endure after a motorcycle accident must be covered in an injury settlement.
Your Maison Law lawyer would make sure these and other hardships were covered in full by a settlement check:
- Totals on all medical costs now and those bills expected in the future.
- Estimates all life-long costs associated with a permanent physical disability.
- Support for dealing with pain during recovery.
- Support for emotional trauma. A loss of enjoyment of life may be experienced in recovery and while victims must stay off their motorcycles. Depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms are common.
- Past and future lost wages and benefits while victims are forced to miss work hours. Money to support your family if you can never return to your job again.
- Money for a new motorcycle or repairs to the previous motorcycle.
- Wrongful death benefits. Families can earn support after losing a loved one in a tragic motorcycle accident. The support can cover the cost of a burial and any remaining ambulance and hospital bills. The guidance and income the deceased can no longer provide for a spouse and children in the future would also be factored in.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long do I have to file an injury claim after a Fremont motorcycle accident?
The statute of limitations on your motorcycle crash injury is two years. You should take action as soon as possible though. Give your lawyer a chance to secure evidence before it disappears.
Can I get compensation if I’m struck by an uninsured driver?
Yes. You’ll be filing an accident claim against your own motorcycle accident insurance provider. You’d use your uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage isn’t mandatory in California, but most insurers include it unless you reject it in writing.
Can I get injury compensation if I’m struck by a hit-and-run driver who is never identified?
Yes. You would file a claim on your uninsured motorist coverage. You could receive money to help pay all of your medical bills even if a hit-and-run suspect is never found.
Contact a Fremont Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Contact Maison Law to schedule a free, confidential consultation with a real Fremont motorcycle accident lawyer. We want to hear what happened to you. We’re going to answer your questions and make sure you are prepared for the insurance tactics you’ll face so you don’t forfeit valuable support. You’ll know what your injury is worth before an insurance adjuster tries to convince you it’s worth nothing at all.
Maison Law has a long background in earning motorcyclists the support they need to recover and return to their motorcycles again. There’s no obligation when you talk to us, but if you feel he can help you get the most out of your injury claim, you’ll need no upfront money. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement you receive.
