Motorcyclists injured by reckless drivers can seek assistance with their hospital bills, bike repair costs, and lost income while out of work. Maison Law of Lemoore stands with injured riders and helps them hold car insurance companies fully liable for a driver’s mistake.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to all Kings County motorcycle accident victims. It’s a no-risk way for victims to determine the level of support they may need and how to make sure a car insurer is held accountable.
Do I Need a Lawyer for my Motorcycle Accident Case?
If your accident was caused by a driver’s mistake and your injuries are serious, you should speak to a Lemoore Motorcycle Accident Attorney. A lawyer will be an important protection when insurance adjusters try to falsely pin the blame for a collision on you or try to ignore how bad your injuries are.
Your Maison Law attorney also conducts a full investigation into the collision and backs your claim with strong evidence. Your attorney will file your claim and take on the insurers while you are allowed to focus on healing. Maison Law can often get injured riders much more in compensation than they could by taking on unhelpful car insurance companies themselves.
How Many Motorcycle Accidents Occur in Kings County?
California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) data shows that Kings County has averaged almost 30 motorcycle accidents involving injuries in recent years (2020-2024).
Experienced riders in Kings County have probably seen many unbelievably careless acts by local drivers. Distracted drivers can switch lanes without checking blind spots for a vulnerable motorcyclist. They may make a rushed turn in front of oncoming traffic without looking long enough to see a defenseless rider approaching.
The statistics tell us that too many of these mistakes end in major accidents for those on motorcycles. They can happen on highways like 198 or on slower routes like 18th Street. In 2024, TIMS found that in 2024 there were 20 serious motorcycle accidents in Lemoore and across Kings County. Those accidents left at least one person dead. That was down from 2023 figures, when there were 30 serious accidents and at least 2 fatalities reported.
Victims and their families can suffer the consequences of a driver’s recklessness and be left with major hospital bills and no way to pay them down while they can’t work. Car insurance companies should provide help without hassle, but they can work to limit what riders receive or leave them with nothing at all.
A skilled Lemoore motorcycle accident lawyer fights to speed up the claims process so that riders aren’t left sitting with a stack of unpaid medical bills. Maison Law also ensures that insurers aren’t withholding any support the rider requires to fully recover.
Injury Dangers for Vulnerable Lemoore Motorcyclists
Motorcyclists ride in the open air and have little more than a helmet to protect themselves from collisions with the steel of a car and with an unyielding road surface.
Victims may need support that goes beyond just the cost of an emergency room visit. They may need compensation to last for months while they can’t return to a motorcycle. They could require support for the rest of their lives if a permanent disability is the outcome.
These are just a few of the devastating consequences of a car vs. motorcycle collision:
- Whiplash – Victims might have their heads jerked forward and then back violently. Whiplash can create unbearable pain and leave victims unable to move their necks. Victims might also experience numbness in their arms and hands.
- Spinal cord and back injuries– Spinal cord injuries can result in full paralysis or loss of feeling and control in the affected area. Victims may deal with a herniated disc and pain that’s hard to alleviate.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)– Traumatic Brain Injuries occur when the brain quickly slams back and forth inside the skull. This violent motion causes bruising and tearing in brain tissue. TBIs can result in amnesia, seizures, and other serious symptoms. Motorcyclists can suffer TBI even with a helmet on.
- Fractures– Motorcycle accidents can cause fractures to the bones in the body, including the wrists and arms, and the ankles and legs. The bones that surround the chest, like the collarbone, breastbone, and ribs, are also vulnerable.
- Road rash– Victims suffer road rash when the skin comes in contact with the road surface. Road rash can range from mild scrapes and bruises to severe abrasions that require skin grafting.
- Internal injuries– Motorcycle accidents can cause damage to internal organs, such as the liver, spleen, or kidneys, which can be life-threatening. The tissue that holds organs in place might also be torn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Compensated in a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
100% of your current medical bills and those expected in the months ahead should be taken care of. The paychecks you forfeit while you can’t make it to work must be fully reimbursed. The emotional and physical pain experienced in an accident and during a long recovery can also earn additional support. The loss of enjoyment of life while you can’t return to the road for your rides must be factored in. Your lawyer would seek support for other hardships to increase the value of your claim.
Should my family expect support after losing a loved one to a fatal motorcycle accident?
Yes. Families may file a claim for Wrongful Death benefits. This would earn support to help loved ones pay for a funeral and leftover medical bills. It should also provide money to keep the family afloat in the years to come as they lose the income the victim would have provided. The emotional trauma of loving a loved one and giving up the companionship that would have been there over the years must also earn support.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim?
California motorcycle accident victims have up to two years to file a claim over a motorcycle accident. This countdown begins on the day of the accident. Families who have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident also have up to two years to file a wrongful death claim.
Contact a Lemoore Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Maison Law offers free case reviews to all injured riders and their families in Lemoore and in Kings County. Tell us what happened and how your injury has affected your life. We can answer all of your questions. Keep in mind that there’s no obligation to you or your family for this case consultation.
We’ll help you determine the best path to getting the most out of your motorcycle accident injury claim. If we can’t help you earn more, we’ll tell you that. We’ll also point you in the right direction for getting the most by filing yourself.
If we can help you, you don’t have to worry about the expense of hiring a lawyer at such a difficult time. Maison Law doesn’t charge any upfront fees. In fact, we don’t get paid at all if we lose your case. If your case is won, the attorney’s fee comes out of the settlement money that a car insurance company must provide.
