Maison Law represents families who lose loved ones in heartbreaking Orange County motorcycle accidents. When reckless drivers cause fatal collisions, close relatives of the victims can seek assistance as they pay funeral expenses and face a future without a loved one’s support. Our wrongful death lawyers offer a free, confidential case consultation to all family members. Schedule a case review to find out how much your family should receive from a car insurance company.
Orange County Deadly Motorcycle Accident Hazards
Riders crisscross Orange County all day long between cities like Anaheim and Newport Beach. They may be enjoying the open air on Freeway 5 or The Santa Ana Freeway on the way to work, or just out for a stress-relieving cruise on a motorcycle.
Unfortunately, no matter how cautious motorcyclists are, they can be put at risk by the dangerous decisions of Southern California motorists. Drivers can be distracted by a cell phone text and veer out of a lane and end up in the path of a motorcyclist.
A busy day on Harbor Boulevard can see a reckless driver making a rushed left turn. The driver can wait until all the cars pass to start a turn but fails to look closely to check for the smaller profile of an approaching motorcycle. These mistakes happen every day and they often force riders into devastating collisions. Impacts with vehicles and the road surface can leave victims with internal organ damage and devastating brain injuries. Victims can end up in emergency rooms like the one at UC Irvine Medical Center with little chance of recovery.
California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) reports that in 2023 there were 32 tragic motorcycle accident deaths across Orange County. That’s down slightly from a heartbreaking 35 fatalities recorded in 2022.
It’s often a necessary safeguard for families who have lost a loved one to have an Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer handle their wrongful death case. Insurance companies for careless drivers can look to save money by trying to blame an accident on an innocent motorcyclist who isn’t even around to offer up a defense. Your lawyer would fully investigate the accident. Your lawyer would use the evidence to demand the maximum in support for family members left behind. This effort would all be underway as the family was given time to focus on mourning a precious loved one.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accident Claim in California?
The families of motorcycle accident victims may need to file claims against a driver, the driver’s insurer, and perhaps the driver’s employer. A reckless commercial driver on the road for a local farm, a delivery company, or a trucking company would represent the business.
Families may wonder who can seek justice on behalf of close relatives. In California, the most immediate family is given the right to file a wrongful death claim.
- The spouse or domestic partner of the victim
- The children and adopted children of the victim
- In some cases, the step-children of the victim
Other family members like the parents and siblings of the victim could join in a wrongful death claim if they were financially dependent on the deceased.
A Maison Law attorney can file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the entire family or represent individual members of the family in seeking justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can my family wait to file a wrongful death claim?
Two years. Close relatives should act as soon as they can. Waiting months to begin building a case can make evidence harder to find and witnesses are harder to locate.
What kinds of things can my family earn support for in a wrongful death claim?
Families should seek reimbursement for funeral costs and get help paying any remaining medical bills. They must also seek support for the future when they are without the love and guidance a loved one would have provided. The family will also be without the income the deceased would have continued to provide and must receive support for the years ahead.
What if my family can’t afford to pay a wrongful death lawyer?
Your family doesn’t need any money to hire Maison Law and secure powerful legal protection. Our motorcycle accident lawyers don’t get paid unless they win your case for your family. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money a car insurance company must pay your family members.
Contact an Orange County Fatal Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Families should be allowed the time they need to grieve after a tragic accident, but bills and hardships stemming from a tragedy can make a wrongful death lawsuit necessary. An Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer can handle your case privately with as little disruption to close family members as possible.
Contact Maison Law for a free and confidential case evaluation for any family. Our lawyers offer compassionate care to those in mourning to ensure they don’t suffer the financial consequences of a motorist’s error in judgment.
Maison Law is an advocate for safe rides for all California riders. We also rush to the aid of families after a careless driver’s mistake claims a beloved family member.
