Motorcyclists hurt by careless drivers can seek help with their medical expenses, bike repair costs, and lost income while out of work. Maison Law of McKinleyville 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 Humboldt 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 careless driver and your injuries are serious, you should speak to a McKinleyville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer. A lawyer will be an important protection when insurance adjusters try to blame you for the collision or try to downplay how severe your injuries are.
Your Maison Law attorney will fully investigate what happened and back 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 handling their cases themselves.
What Type of Support Should I Ask for After a Motorcycle Accident?
A car insurance company for an at-fault driver should be financially responsible for every injury hardship the motorcyclist has now and for any potential health problems in the years ahead.
A skilled attorney would be creating a list of every medical charge and physical therapy cost. An attorney would also work with doctors to determine if something like a broken bone or a back or neck injury might cause issues in the future. Riders must secure enough in a settlement check to cover all potential doctor bills.
However, there are other damages that car insurance companies should be liable for:
- Current medical bills and those expected in the future.
- All costs anticipated if you suffer a permanent physical disability. Lifelong support from an insurance provider.
- Support for your emotional trauma, such as depression and anxiety, while you manage a difficult and painful recovery.
- Support for the pain you will experience and may continue to experience.
- Loss of enjoyment of life. You may not be able to participate in family activities or get back on a motorcycle for months.
- The anguish experienced due to constant physical pain.
- Lost wages and benefits while you are unable to work.
- Money for motorcycle repairs or a new motorcycle.
Motorcycle Accident Dangers in McKinleyville
Riders in Humboldt County likely already practice defensive driving as they must travel around careless and reckless local drivers. They end up avoiding a lot of mistakes made by other motorists.
Sadly, Motorcyclists can’t always steer clear of drivers’ poor choices. The California Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) recorded 35 motorcycle accidents involving injury in the county in 2024. Those accidents caused a tragic 5 motorcycle fatalities. Highway 101 through Humboldt County was the scene of 10 of those serious accidents and at least 2 deaths.
Drivers can make mistakes in the busy shopping areas along Central Avenue or along the steep grades of the Redwood Highway.
These are just a few of the types of moves drivers make that put motorcyclists in danger:
- Drivers turning left in front of oncoming motorcyclists
- Drivers turning right and pulling out in front of the approaching rider
- Distracted drivers failing to slow down for traffic slowdowns and red lights, and rear-ending motorcyclists
- Drivers switching lanes without checking mirrors and blind spots
- Drivers switching lanes while a rider is lane-splitting
Insurance companies have become well-known for blaming riders for every accident, no matter what a California Highway Patrol accident report says. A skilled attorney can help injured motorcyclists prove their innocence and then demand the maximum in compensation available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can 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.
Is there a Deadline for filing 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.
What If I can’t afford to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer?
If you decide that Maison Law can earn you more, you won’t need any money to hire representation now. The attorneys at Maison Law are paid only if they win your case for you. Then the fee comes out of the settlement check that the car insurance company must pay you.
Support for McKinleyville and Humboldt County Motorcycle Accident Victims
If you or a loved one is seriously injured due to the carelessness of a driver, discuss your options with a real McKinleyville motorcycle accident lawyer. We want to help you demand what’s fair from insurers before they get away with providing you far less than you’ll need to recover physically and financially.
Contact Maison Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We want to hear what happened to you. We’re going to answer your questions and make sure you are fully aware of the insurance tactics you’ll face. These shady practices are meant to limit the money you receive. Avoiding these pitfalls will be key to earning what you’ll need to get back to your normal life and the motorcycle rides you love.
