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Merced Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Maison Law of Merced represents the injured victims of motorcycle accidents caused by careless drivers. Contact our Merced Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for a free consultation to find out what your injury may be worth and how to hold a reckless driver’s car insurance company fully responsible.

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Merced Motorcycle Accident?

If you suffer a serious injury in a motorcycle accident due to a driver’s mistake, you should speak to a Merced motorcycle accident lawyer about your options. A serious injury includes any broken bone or things 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 and your family. Your Merced motorcycle accident lawyer is your safeguard against these tactics. Your lawyer gathers evidence to fight back against any unfair accusations and demands the maximum in benefits for you.

It’s also important to turn to a trusted Merced personal injury lawyer if you are being blamed for a motorcycle accident you didn’t cause. Car insurance companies love to try to blame motorcyclists for any accident. They attempt this tactic, even when a California Highway Patrol accident report clearly shows a driver was at fault.

Insurance adjusters rely on old stereotypes about daredevil motorcyclists to try to avoid having to accept liability. Your lawyer shows proof disproving these baseless claims and negotiates for full support for you during recovery so you can return to your motorcycle rides again.

Merced Motorcycle Accident Risks

Any experienced motorcycle rider understands the dangers of riding. Motorists simply don’t look for motorcycles. Numerous studies exist showing that many times a motor vehicle driver will look right at a motorcyclist and still turn or pull out.

This phenomenon is called tunnel vision, and it’s at the heart of the increased risk of riding a motorcycle. This also leads to some of the common risks face by Merced motorcycle riders:

  • Lane Change: Motorcycles fit easier into a car’s blind spot creating a significant risk for riders when a car changes lanes.
  • Left Turns: Tunnel vision is the number one reason for a left turn crash which happens when a car takes a left turn into the path of a motorcycle that has the right-of-way.
  • Right Hook: When a motorcycle is riding in the right lane, many times a car will merging into the right lane and quickly turn right not giving the motorcycle time to react.
  • Head-On: Cars will move out to pass or get into an oncoming lane without seeing the motorcyclist.
  • Rear-End: A read-end to a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous crashes because of the lack of protection of the motorcyclist.

Merced Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a motorcycle rider involved in a crash is 28 times more likely to be killed than the average car occupant. This is because of the risks of not being seen and the lack of protection of the motorcyclist.

California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) tracked 28 motorcycle accidents involving injuries inside Merced city limits in 2022. Across Merced County, there were 91 serious motorcycle accidents documented in 2022 with a tragic 11 lives lost for the year.

The discouraging numbers show why riders need to be extra cautious when dealing with car insurance companies after an injury. Victims might suffer a traumatic injury that takes months to recover from. But they may only receive enough compensation to pay for a night in an emergency room. A Merced motorcycle accident attorney protects injured riders and makes sure they can afford the best care available for as long as necessary.

Motorcycle Accident Injuries

When a motorcycle is impacted by a motor vehicle, the impact almost always ejects the rider from the bike. Thus, most motorcycle riders and passenger have a much greater chance of being injured in the same crash.

Because of this, trauma centers see certain common injuries from motorcycle accidents:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury/Severe Concussions
  • Broken wrists
  • Fractured/Displaced Ribs
  • Broken Facial Bones
  • Severe Road Rash
  • Neck and Back Injuries

Compensation Available for Merced Motorcycle Accident Victims

Every damage you and your family endure after a motorcycle accident must be covered in an injury settlement. That would include the costs expected in the future for victims left with long-term injuries or permanent physical disabilities.

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 Merced 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 Merced 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 to have 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 Merced Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Contact Maison Law to schedule a free, confidential consultation with an actual Merced 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.

 

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