Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Request Free ConsultationAt Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, our motorcycle accident lawyer team advocates for innocent riders who have faced injury and harm due to careless drivers. We have a solid track record for success in ensuring insurance companies compensate motorcycle accident victims to the fullest extent possible.
Our clients have been able to claim monetary damages to cover their current and ongoing medical expenses, as well as lost income, rehabilitation costs, and non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering.
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Why Choose Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP For Your Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Claim?
- We win cases: Our success rate exceeds 99%, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our personal injury attorneys and staff. We have obtained over $5 billion in recovery for motorcycle riders since 2010.
- We’re committed to our clients: Our team has gained an excellent reputation in Los Angeles and throughout the nation for our passionate commitment to our clients’ success.
- We know the law: Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers know how to navigate the complex laws that often surround motorcycle traffic collision claims, including California’s lane-splitting law.
- We do it all: We are a full-service personal injury law firm that takes care of every aspect of motorcycle accidents, from crash investigations to civil trials.
- We absorb the risks: We offer our services on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not pay any legal fees until we win your case.
Meet Your Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is known for our expertise in managing complex legal cases stemming from injuries or deaths due to negligence or misconduct. Our lawyers are frequently lauded for their outstanding work by their peers, legal groups, and top-tier national publications. Recognized as a “Tier 1” firm in categories like Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation, and Plaintiffs Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, we maintain the highest possible ranking. The National Law Journal also lists us among the leading plaintiffs’ law firms in the nation.
How A Los Angeles Motorcycle Accidents Attorney Can Help
When you work with one of our lawyers, you gain not only an attorney but also an advocate, a counselor, and a fighter for your interests. Being involved in motorcycle accidents is a devastating and traumatic experience, and we understand that. We aim to ensure that the process for obtaining compensation is as stress-free as possible so that you can focus on what matters most – recovering from your injuries. More specifically, the following is a list of ways that a motorcycle traffic collision attorney can assist you and your family:
Strong Legal Representation
The most important thing an attorney can offer to his or her clients is the ability to handle the client’s legal affairs in a manner that is fast and effective. Our team of lawyers at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi, LLP has been assisting California families for more than 35 years, and our track record is replete with big wins against all kinds of defendants.
Negotiation with An Insurance Company
In personal injury lawsuits, the defendants are almost always represented by an insurance company, which universally seeks to pay as little as possible for claims made against them. Insurance companies and their lawyers are notorious for making lowball settlement offers to plaintiffs in an effort to make a lawsuit go away fast.
Requesting Documentation and Records
In calculating claims for damages, one of the most difficult parts is gathering documentation to support a plaintiff’s claims. Requests for copies of documents must be made to hospitals, an insurance company, employers, healthcare providers, property repair shops, banks, and any other entity that may have information to support your claim.
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When to Hire a Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycle accidents are often serious enough to warrant a phone call to a personal injury attorney. If you suffered a serious injury with expensive medical bills, serious injuries, or long-lasting repercussions on your life, including disabilities or permanent scars, contact us for assistance with the claims process.
Our Los Angeles accident attorneys can maximize your odds of securing a fair recovery using proven negotiation and litigation tactics. We can strengthen your motorcycle accident case against an at-fault party and combat the insurance company’s bad faith on your behalf. We offer free case evaluations and represent injury claims throughout Los Angeles County.
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Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Los Angeles
Motorcycle accidents are caused by many of the same factors that cause ordinary car accidents, such as driver inattention, inebriation, dangerous driving, road conditions, and faulty equipment. However, one factor that is usually specific to motorcycle accidents is visibility.
Oftentimes, motorcycle riders are struck in situations where a car might not have been struck due to their relative size. Drivers are accustomed to driving with other cars, so when drivers make glances, they are often looking for other cars and not motorcycle riders. In other words, motorcycles are easier to overlook.
Left Turn Incidents
Left turns are statistically much more likely to cause accidents than right turns due to their position on the road. When a driver makes a left turn, they have to look out for oncoming traffic in addition to cross-coming traffic in both directions.
Lane Changing Accidents
Lane-changing accidents occur when a driver moves to change lanes into a lane that is not clear. These accidents usually happen when another vehicle is in the lane-changing vehicle’s “blind spot,” which is the section of the road directly behind and adjacent to a car that cannot be seen in the driver’s rear-view or side-view mirrors.
How Is Fault Determined in A Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident?
In California, more than one person can be responsible for an accident. At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, we work with law enforcement, witnesses, and experts to determine fault. Even if a motorcyclist shares some responsibility, they can still recover damages, though the amount may be reduced.
California follows pure comparative negligence, meaning the court assigns a percentage of fault to each party and reduces the plaintiff’s award accordingly. For example, if a motorcyclist is 25% at fault for a $100,000 award, they would receive $75,000.
If multiple defendants share fault, they may be jointly liable for economic damages and severally liable for noneconomic damages based on their percentage of fault. Our motorcycle accident lawyers can help clarify liability in your case.
Common Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle accidents cause more serious injuries than car accidents because of the complete lack of safety equipment available on motorcycles, in addition to the motorcyclist’s exposure to the outside world.
Unfortunately, it is also well-documented that motorcycles cause a significantly higher rate of fatalities than other types of motor vehicles. But in addition to death, motorcycle accident injuries commonly include the following:
- Brain injuries: A head injury caused by impact or violent shaking, often leading to long-term cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments after a motorcycle crash.
- Spinal cord injuries: Damage to the spinal cord that can result in partial or complete paralysis, loss of sensation, and permanent mobility limitations.
- Amputations: The surgical or traumatic loss of a limb caused by severe crush injuries or catastrophic damage during a motorcycle accident.
- Burns: Injuries caused by fire, hot surfaces, or chemical exposure following a crash, which may require extensive medical treatment and skin grafts.
- Other catastrophic injuries
Your Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP motorcycle attorneys can assist you and your family in identifying how your physical injuries can result in legal compensation, and then seek that compensation aggressively from the parties responsible for your motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle Accident Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can a child ride on the back of a motorcycle?
In California, there’s no age requirement for children riding on motorcycles, but there is a height requirement. A child must be at least 4 feet 9 inches tall—the height at which they no longer need a car seat and can safely reach the motorcycle’s passenger footrests.
What do I do if I am in a motorcycle accident?
First, ensure your safety and call 911 to get medical help. If possible, gather evidence by taking photos of the accident scene, vehicles, and any injuries. Once you’re able, write down a detailed account of what happened. Finally, contact an experienced Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney to help evaluate your case and pursue compensation.
What compensation is available in a motorcycle accident?
With the help of a motorcycle accident attorney, you may recover compensation for medical expenses, including past and future healthcare costs like surgeries, doctor visits, rehabilitation, and medications. You can also be reimbursed for property damage to repair or replace your motorcycle, lost wages during recovery, and potential future earnings if you’re disabled.
Does not wearing a helmet affect a motorcycle accident claim?
Failure to wear a helmet could become evidence against the plaintiff if he or she is attempting to obtain compensation for a related injury. An injury to the body and not to the head, however, may have nothing to do with whether the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Defendants have the right to use a motorcyclist’s illegal failure to wear a helmet as evidence against him or her during an injury claim.
Is lane splitting legal in California?
California did not technically legalize lane-splitting. Instead, it removed the law that banned lane-splitting, making the state neutral on the subject.
Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Los Angeles
If you or a loved one is in a motorcycle accident, contact an attorney at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP right away. At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, you will get personal attention from accomplished Los Angeles motorcycle injury lawyers with a deep understanding of California traffic and liability law. Don’t take on the additional burden of advocating for yourself when you’ve been through the shock and stress of a crash. Let our “Tier 1” law firm handle your legal needs during this difficult time. Contact or call our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers today at (310) 928-6200 for a FREE, confidential case evaluation with our motorcycle accident attorneys.
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