The Golden State has a long and storied history of being a haven for motorcyclists of all ages, and the views while riding along the Pacific Coast Highway or through world-famous inland forests cannot be beat. As enjoyable as those experiences can be, they can also be dangerous if other drivers do not give you the space and respect you are owed under California state law—something that, as you may unfortunately have just learned, happens a lot more often than it should.
If you were hurt in a motorcycle wreck caused by another person’s reckless or careless actions, you should not hesitate to seek the help of our experienced Stockton motorcycle accident lawyer. Demanding fair financial restitution after a wreck can be uniquely challenging, and an experienced personal injury attorney’s guidance could impact whether your legal proceedings have a favorable outcome for you.
It hardly needs to be said that money alone cannot erase every negative impact of a high-speed motorcycle crash, especially one that results in a debilitating injury. What civil compensation can do is ensure that the person at fault for causing the wreck is the one who financially pays for the accident’s consequences while protecting the financial security and future best interests of whoever was injured through that negligent person’s misconduct.
With that goal in mind, compensable damages incorporated into motorcycle injury cases often include:
Our seasoned Stockton attorney can discuss what losses should be factored into a specific motorcycle accident claim during a private initial consultation. Obtaining fair compensation could allow you the opportunity to focus on healing without having to worry about money. With a favorable end to your lawsuit, you could afford the treatments, medical equipment, and care you need, while still supporting yourself and your family. In addition, a successful resolution of your legal claim against an at-fault driver or other responsible party could give you peace of mind and a feeling of justice by seeing them held accountable for their negligent actions
Having an experienced and dedicated Stockton motorcycle wreck attorney by your side to offer you valuable guidance could ensure you steer clear of legal and procedural roadblocks.
Sometimes, a motorcyclist’s own actions can contribute to their accident, such as if a motorcyclist was speeding or weaving unsafely between multiple lanes. If someone argues that your own actions played a role in the motorcycle accident, you might worry about your ability to pursue compensation. Fortunately, California operates with a pure comparative negligence standard, which means that you could still seek damages even if you were as much as 99 percent to blame for the crash. Our legal counsel can provide invaluable help to fight accusations of comparative fault claims made against an injured motorcyclist—in other words, allegations that they were at fault for causing their own injuries through their own negligent behavior. If a court sides with a defendant making this type of claim during a civil lawsuit, that court can assign a percentage of fault to the injured plaintiff pursuing the claim and reduce the total amount of money available to them by that same percentage.
Our determined attorneys could advocate strongly on your behalf. We could carefully investigate the details of your motorcycle wreck to develop a compelling compensation claim. With our assistance, we could work to establish the defendant’s liability and show that your actions did not contribute to the crash.
Even more importantly, a Stockton lawyer could ensure the statute of limitations for motorcycle crash injury claims does not interfere with your pursuit of civil recovery. After suffering an injury, your first inclination might be to wait until you are fully healed before considering filing a lawsuit. However, California law does not give you an unlimited time to seek legal relief. According to California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, most people injured through the negligence of another have a maximum of two years to file suit, starting from the date on which they first discovered—or reasonably should have discovered—their injuries.
If your case is against a municipal or governmental agency or authority, your statute of limitations to file suit could be as short as six months, so it is critical to consult with a knowledgeable legal team as soon as possible after an accident.
In addition to statutory time limitations, evidentiary time limitations could also affect your legal case. Your claim could be considerably stronger if you allow your attorney to begin working on it shortly after your accident. As time passes, your case could become harder to prove. For instance, people’s memories could be less sharp. They might not recall significant details about what they saw. Witnesses also might be harder to locate, so you might not be able to call them to testify on your behalf. Evidence can also become unintentionally lost or misplaced or even intentionally tampered with, such as when someone gets their car detailed or painted in order to hide a dent.
State law imposes many of the same responsibilities and provides all of the same rights to motorcyclists as to all other drivers on the road. Unfortunately, cars can strike motorcyclists for the following reasons:
All of these things can quickly lead to a collision with life-altering repercussions for someone on a motorcycle. Even when drivers are diligent about looking around for other cars or trucks, they still might not be on the lookout for motorcycles. While motorcycles are lower to the ground and have smaller frames than cars, that is no excuse for not checking carefully for motorcyclists. A motorcycle collision lawyer in Stockton can help you pursue justice when a negligent motorist causes a preventable crash.
No matter where your wreck happened, a Stockton motorcycle accident lawyer could stand by your side throughout your legal proceedings and work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve. Call today to get started on your potential claim.
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