Dana Point Motorcycle Accident Attorney – Serving Orange County
In 2022, there were over 10,000 motorcycle accidents in California, nearly all of them resulting in injuries or death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, Quincey Law fights for the rights of seriously injured motorcycle accident victims in Southern California.
Motorists can cause motorcycle accidents in a number of ways. If you can show that they were negligent in causing the accident, you would become eligible for financial compensation. First, you need to deal with an insurance company that does not want to pay you. It can be a heavy lift, and one for which you need a Dana Point motorcycle accident attorney.
Call attorney Nicholas Quincey at Quincey Law today to learn how we can help you and your family. When you schedule a free initial consultation, we will review your case and explain your legal options.
Quincey Law helps clients with motorcycle accident claims throughout California and is located at 34137 PCH Suite 2-314 Dana Point, CA 92629 just a few blocks west of the intersection of Golden Lantern & PCH. Call attorney Nicholas Quincey today at (949) 844-6630 regarding your injury claim or reach out by submitting a contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Drivers may not know the traffic laws that exist to protect motorcyclists. They may simply not care about anyone else’s well-being. Motorists can cause serious motorcycle accidents by doing the following:
- Being distracted and not paying attention to the road
- Getting too close to a motorcyclist, leading to a rear-end accident
- Driving too aggressively
- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Not checking their blindspots before making turns
- Making a left-hand turn in front of the motorcyclist that cuts them off
Drivers need to take extra care to see the motorcyclist because they are not on eye level. However, drivers often do not exercise a reasonable amount of care under the circumstances, leading to serious accidents.
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Common Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident
On average, motorcycle accidents will result in serious injuries. The motorcyclist has little to no protection, even if they are wearing top-of-the-line safety gear. They may sustain direct impact from a car or with the road when they are thrown from their bikes. It is very rare that a motorcyclist emerges from an accident completely unscathed. One study found that nearly three-quarters of motorcyclists are injured in an accident.
Many of these injuries can be severe. A motorcyclist can suffer the following injuries in a crash:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burns
- Road rash (which can lead to serious infections and nerve damage)
- Paralysis
- Internal injuries
Potential Available Compensation in a Motorcycle Crash Case
It is hard to say what “average” compensation is in a motorcycle accident case. You cannot look at another accident victim and make any assumptions because they may be in a different position than you. They could have been less seriously injured, or the responsible driver may not have had as much insurance coverage.
You are entitled to be paid for any way that you have been impacted by the motorcycle accident, whether your harm is an actual economic loss or the effect of a physical injury.
You may receive compensation for the following in a motorcycle accident case:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress
- Scarring and disfigurement
If your loved one died in a motorcycle accident, your family has suffered a personal injury, and you can file a wrongful death lawsuit under California law.
Unique Challenges of a Motorcycle Accident Case
Insurance companies know that, due to the severity of their injuries, they may owe a motorcyclist a significant sum of money. They will then run through their own playbook to try to ensure that it does not happen. One of their favorite tactics is to blame the motorcyclist. They may be looking ahead to a possible jury trial, where they may think that the perception of motorcyclists as risky may help them. Your attorney’s job is also to defend you from any allegations made about your conduct to preserve your right to full compensation.
Even if the insurance company tries to make you a settlement offer, you can expect it to be for a fraction of the true amount of your damages. You would need to negotiate, using the threat of possible litigation to scare the insurance company. Once you can prove that the driver was to blame for the crash, they would owe you money. The insurance company may not want to face a jury when there is a seriously injured motorcyclist.
Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney at Quincey Law
When you need a fighter and a guide to the motorcycle accident legal process, contact an Orange County attorney at Quincey Law today. Our motorcycle accident attorneys are located on Dana Point and serve Orange County including Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Orange, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Westminster and all throughout California. You can reach an attorney by calling us today at (949) 844-6630.
We never charge you anything out of your own pocket, or anything at all unless you win your case.