At Tedford & Associates, our Pasadena motorcycle accident attorneys understand the risk that bikers face. Even with safety helmets, they ride exposed to the elements without the benefit of airbags and thousands of pounds of protective metal around them.
In 2011, the California Highway Patrol reported 24 fatal motorcycle crashes and 2,637 injuries in Los Angeles County, compared with California totals of 347 fatal crashes and 9,628 injuries. And the state ranks second after Texas in the number of fatalities caused by auto accidents and other motor vehicle collisions.
The following are typical injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident:
California law allows lane-splitting for motorcyclists. They are legally allowed to ride between lanes when traffic is slow or stopped, but only in a safe and prudent manner. California’s roads can be a challenge to even the most experienced biker, but riders of all levels can be involved in a crash.
The most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
In some cases, the motorcyclist may be at fault. Statistics from the California Highway Patrol indicate that 27 percent of bikers killed in a crash in 2010 had a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit. Also in that year, 79 percent of motorcyclists involved in fatal collisions and 57 percent involved in injury collisions were determined to be at fault.
In cases of vehicle defects, we can file a products liability claim on your behalf and hold manufacturers and others, if applicable, responsible for the faulty products. In cases of wrongful death, we can file a wrongful death suit for surviving family members.
We have been successfully representing victims of motorcycle crashes for nearly 38+ years. We work with our team of forensics experts and other accident specialists to determine fault. We are fully committed to getting you the maximum compensation for medical treatment of long-term disabilities, lost wages, and pain and suffering. While we always review settlement offers with you, insurance companies usually offer much less than you deserve. In those situations, we go to court and present a solid case for our position.
When you need a Pasadena motorcycle accident lawyer with the skills and knowledge to get favorable results, reach out to Tedford & Associates in Pasadena. We have a convenient Pasadena location to handle motorcycle accident cases. You pay no attorney fees until we recover for you. In addition to our standard office hours, we offer evening, early morning and weekend appointments for your convenience.
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