California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Injured Riders Deserve a Hard-Fighting, Experienced California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Even though riders understand the risks that come with their chosen mode of transportation, nobody is truly prepared for a serious accident. You aren’t alone after a motorcycle collision in California, though—our team is on your side.

And you don’t want to handle a motorcycle injury case alone for several reasons:

Riders Often Endure Severe, Expensive Damages

You may face a heavy financial burden due to the accident.

• You may need a significant financial recovery, as the damages from motorcycle accidents—particularly medical care and pain and suffering—can be costly.
• You may not be able to heal fully (including psychologically) until you receive compensation for your accident-related damages.
• If your case does not succeed, you could be saddled with financial hardship, which can cause psychological distress (and possibly even physical problems)

Your case is incredibly important to you; we will treat it as such. We will pair you with a law firm with a strong record of settlements and verdicts. 

Motorcycle Accident Claims Can Lead to Lawsuits (and Court Cases)

Riders don’t always get a fair shake from insurance companies. You may face:

• Allegations that you caused the accident—riders face an unfair perception of recklessness, and insurance companies may lean into this
• An invalid denial of your claim
• One or more lowball settlement offers
• An outright refusal by the insurance company to negotiate in good faith

When insurance companies repeatedly refuse to pay injured riders fairly, the rider may have no choice but to file a lawsuit. If you face this decision, a California motorcycle accident lawyer will be a strong ally in your fight for compensation. 

Riders Deserve to Focus on Their Recoveries

The National Safety Council (NSC) explains that riders make up about 3% of registered vehicles but more than 14% of traffic deaths. Bikes afford little protection, and even riders who survive often face severe physical injuries and trauma.

Living through a motorcycle accident can:

• Cause immense pain that lasts for months or even years
• Leave you with painful memories
• Expose you to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Cause mood and personality changes that make everyday life difficult

You owe it to yourself to rest, focus your attention on recovery, and let a California motorcycle accident lawyer worry about your case.

Learn What Sets Our Law Firm Partners Apart from the Rest

Our firm matches motorcycle accident victims with lawyers who are an ideal fit for their specific cases. Each client is different, and our team or co-counsel will:

• Discuss the details of your accident, listening to your account of the collision and the effect the accident has taken on you
• Evaluate the details of your injuries
• Analyze all insurance options available to you, scouring the details of each policy
• Partner you with a law firm whose location, experience, and culture are the right fit for your needs

The Goldwater Law Firm will ensure you find a lawyer who will fight tooth and nail for the compensation you deserve—a lawyer you can trust.

Your Full-Service California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Will Handle Every Aspect of Your Case

You should have high expectations for your lawyer. More specifically, you should expect them to manage every detail of your case, both large and small.

While each motorcycle accident claim and lawsuit follows its own unique path, the lawyers we work with typically resolve their cases by:

Evaluating the Rider’s Damages

Riders often take multiple impacts in a single accident. Being hit by a vehicle, hitting the ground, and enduring other trauma can cause various and severe damages. Your California motorcycle accident lawyer will ensure your injuries are fully supported with documentation, such as:

• Photographs of road rash and other visible injuries
• X-rays, MRIs, and other medical images 
• Your doctor’s formal diagnoses of your injuries
• A mental health professional’s diagnosis of PTSD and other forms of pain and suffering
• Bills for the repair or replacement of your bike
• Employment records, income statements, employer testimony, and other evidence of professional harm

Your damages will be the prime focus of settlement negotiations, so your lawyer will document them in great detail.

Using Evidence Gathered to Establish Fault and Liability

To get the compensation you need, your lawyer will use the evidence they gathered to demonstrate how the other party’s negligence caused your accident and injuries. Your attorney must establish the following: 

• Duty of care: The other driver had a duty to drive safely and avoid causing an accident.
• Breach of duty: The other driver acted negligently and breached their duty.
• Causation: Their negligence caused the accident and your injuries.
• Damages: You suffered damages.

Evidence they use may include witness accounts, video, and police reports. 

Once your attorney has identified the liable party(s), they can file a claim with their insurance company to recover compensation.

Negotiating Settlement Offers

After you or your attorney files a claim, the insurance company will likely offer a quick settlement. It often does so in an attempt to get you to accept a lowball offer before you have determined the extent of your injuries. 

Your attorney will ensure that any settlement offer is fair before suggesting you accept it. 

Drafting and Filing Any Necessary Lawsuit Right Away

Your attorney will help you decide whether to sue. If you choose to, they will draft and file the lawsuit in a California court as soon as possible.

It’s important not to delay in filing a lawsuit because:

• CCP § 335.1 generally requires attorneys to file personal injury lawsuits within a rigid timeframe.
• Odds are, you want to resolve your motorcycle accident case, recover the compensation you need, and turn the page on this difficult chapter in your life.

The statute of limitations is a key reason to speak with The Goldwater Law Firm about your case as soon as possible.  

Going to Trial, If the Client Wishes

In some cases, going to trial is the best option in your case. Your attorney will discuss this possibility with you, advising you on what they think is the best course of action. It is important to note that your attorney can still negotiate for a fair settlement, even after you have decided to go to trial. Insurance companies often offer settlements to avoid the cost of a trial and the uncertainty of a jury verdict.

Injured Riders Have Costly Damages, and Your Lawyer Will Demand a Fair Settlement

While lawyers’ jobs are complicated, their mandate is simple: Get fair verdicts and settlements for clients. You may be eligible for compensation that covers:

• Medical expenses, which are often devastatingly expensive when a rider suffers serious injuries
• Pain and suffering, which is especially important considering that riders often take the impact of a crash head-on with little protection
• Professional damages, which may include lost income, lost bonus opportunities, diminished earning capacity, and lost career opportunities
• Repair or replacement of your bike, as well as the cost of any temporary transportation you need while without your bike

Motorcycle accidents pose a heightened risk of disabling injuries. These injuries typically increase the cost of motorcycle accident cases, as disabilities can affect every aspect of the rider’s life.

We Can Refer You to a California Wrongful Death Lawyer if You Lost a Loved One in a Motorcycle Crash

When riders pass away from accident-related injuries, the devastation is long-lasting and wide-ranging. The Goldwater Law Firm can match you with a California wrongful death attorney from one of our law firm partners. 

Please accept our team’s condolences if your loved one has passed away. Let us help by providing high-caliber legal services.