Riverside Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If the insurance company tries to blame you, but the reality is that the accident was the fault of another negligent party, stand your ground.

Often there is a misconception that motorcyclists are reckless and irresponsible. However, more often than not, many other motor vehicles on the road do not want to share the roadway with smaller vehicles like motorcyclists or simply do not see motorcyclists in the roadway.

So, if you have been in a motorcycle or even bicycle accident, be sure to collect every shred of evidence to prove your innocence, and another’s negligence. This includes documenting the accident scene with your own videos or photos before any vehicles have been moved. It is also great to have eyewitness accounts from parties not involved directly in the accident. Calling the police or California Highway Patrol to create a traffic collision report is another useful way to document the incident.

Never accept the first settlement the insurance company offers. Even if the insurance company acknowledges that the other driver was at fault and offers you a quick settlement following your motorcycle collision, these offers are often much less than your claim is actually worth.

Determining the value of your case is especially important if you have any injuries. The problem is that many insurance companies will offer low settlements to get the paperwork done and off their desk, saving them lots of money in time and payments.

It is always best to speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible to get help in determining the actual value of your claim in order to maximize its value. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and fight on your behalf to get you what you deserve.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle collision, you are likely suffering from the traumatic event and trying to deal with your injuries while paying off medical bills. Working with a lawyer can not only help make the process easier for you and let you focus on your recovery, but a personal injury attorney understands the process, laws and can counter the insurance company’s efforts to devalue your case.

Injured motorcyclists are often left suffering from severe injuries resulting from the accident. If you are an injured motorcyclist trying to recover from your injuries, navigating the insurance, the maze of paperwork and the entire legal process can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You might just want to accept the first offer the insurance company makes. Don’t let that happen to you. Working with a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer can help get you the money you deserve. Call MKP Law Group, LLP now for your free consultation or fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Our attorneys know how to fight on your behalf against the insurance company in order to get you the compensation you deserve.

Determining your case’s value and what you may receive as compensation is a complicated process that requires a thorough analysis of your case. Every accident is different so valuation varies case-by-case. There is no one formula that we can use to calculate your losses.

Rather, compensation is determined based on the severity of your injuries, lost wages, predicted future losses, the cost of medical bills, and more. Other considerations like the value of pain and suffering may also be part of the equation and are often based on precise formulas that can be unique for each injury case. The team at MKP Law Group, LLP will analyze your medical records and also conduct an in-depth interview with you in order to learn how your injuries have affected your everyday life.

Yes. In California, two-wheeled vehicles with motors can only be operated by those who have the appropriate license. There are two driver’s license classes for two-wheel vehicle operation, including Class M1 and Class M2.

To learn more about California motorcycle laws, you can check out the California Motorcycle Handbook.

Yes. However, it is important to understand that this may impact the amount of damages you can recuperate. Since California uses a pure comparative negligence system, you may be considered partially at-fault if you were not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

For example, if the other driver was at fault for the accident, but you weren’t wearing a helmet, you may be charged with 25% of the responsibility for your injuries. So the maximum you can recover is 75% of what would have been owed to you if you had been wearing a helmet. This just means that you can still recover against the at-fault driver but that recovery will be reduced by the amount of fault you personally contributed to the incident.