Were you or a loved one injured in a Seal Beach, CA, motorcycle accident? If someone else caused your accident, you could be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
Contact a Seal Beach motorcycle accident lawyer at The Simon Law Group to discuss your rights. For 16 years, our firm has represented accident victims in Seal Beach, California. We pride ourselves on providing every client with exceptional legal representation and emotional support. Our Seal Beach motorcycle accident attorneys fight to get justice and to help accident victims. We have a track record of success and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
Call us today at (855) 855-8910 to schedule a free case evaluation with a Seal Beach motorcycle accident lawyer.
How The Simon Law Group Can Help After a Seal Beach Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents can be life-changing events. Even seemingly minor crashes can leave motorcyclists with serious and long-term injuries. After a crash, victims are faced with a difficult recovery, medical expenses, and lost income.
If someone else’s negligence caused your crash, they can be held responsible for all your losses. That said, responsible parties and their insurance companies fight hard to minimize claims. Insurance companies have a team of lawyers and adjusters who are skilled at defending claims, especially high-value motorcycle accident claims.
Accident victims need someone fighting for them and protecting their rights. For over 15 years, The Simon Law Group has fought to get accident victims justice. Our team has over 250 years of combined personal injury experience and has recovered over $600 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
We treat every client like family and are committed to helping people get the compensation they deserve to get their life back on track after an accident.
When you hire our Seal Beach personal injury lawyers for a motorcycle accident claim, we’ll:
- Do a thorough investigation to identify all causes of your crash
- Identify all parties responsible for your accident
- Gather evidence to strengthen your claim
- Review evidence and work with expert witnesses to determine the fair value of your claim
- File a claim with the responsible party’s insurance company
- Negotiate to ensure you get a fair settlement offer
- When necessary, file a lawsuit and represent you in court
- Provide you with ongoing legal guidance and emotional support
- Keep you updated on the status of your case
Our Seal Beach personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means we only get paid if you get paid through a settlement or verdict. It also means you won’t pay any attorney fees upfront or out-of-pocket.
Call us today to schedule a free consultation. Our team is ready to get to work to protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve.
How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents in California?
Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are more common than most people realize, and they’re a growing problem in the United States. Data from UC Berkeley reports that in 2022, there were 6,218 motorcycle fatalities in the United States. Nearly 10% of those fatalities were in California, which reported 634 motorcycle fatalities in 2022.
In California, motorcycle crashes account for 14% of all motor vehicle fatalities, an increase of 3.8% from the year before. Given how vulnerable motorcyclists are, motorcycle crashes often result in serious injuries or death. As a result, they increasingly account for a disproportionate number of catastrophic injuries and fatalities.
How Much Is My Seal Beach Motorcycle Crash Case Worth?
Many accident victims face significant financial hardships after a crash. Because of this, one of the first questions they have is, how much is my case worth?
Motorcycle accident claims are a type of personal injury claim. Every personal injury claim is unique. The value of cases varies significantly from case to case. To get an estimate of how much your case is worth, it’s best to meet with a personal injury lawyer.
Our team will evaluate your case and determine how much it’s worth.
Some of the factors we’ll consider are:
- The type of injuries you sustained
- How serious your injuries were
- Whether or not you will make a full recovery
- Whether or not you’ll need ongoing medical treatment
- The amount of your current and future medical expenses
- The impact your injuries have on your ability to work
- The impact your injuries have on your quality of life
- How much pain and suffering you experienced
Insurance companies are notorious for undervaluing accident claims. Let our team evaluate your case and determine the fair value of your claim to ensure you aren’t pressured into taking an unfair settlement offer.
Call our team today at (855) 855-8910 to learn more about how much your case is worth.
What Damages Are Available After a California Motorcycle Accident Crash?
After an accident, victims can demand compensatory damages from the responsible party. Compensatory damages are a way to compensate victims for all of their losses incurred in an accident. The goal is to put victims in the same position they were in before an accident.
There are two types of compensatory damages – economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are used to reimburse victims for all financial losses after a crash.
Economic damages commonly awarded in California motorcycle crash cases are:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost income
- Lost earning capacity
- Property damage
- Physical therapy and occupational therapy expenses
- Home modifications and vehicle modifications
- Home nursing care and home services
Non-economic damages compensate victims for personal losses after an accident. These are abstract and can be difficult to quantify.
Some common types of non-economic damages awarded in personal injury cases are:
- Pain and suffering
- Decreased quality of life
- Loss of consortium
- Scarring
- Physical disfigurement
- Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Compensatory damages are awarded whenever you successfully bring a personal injury claim. In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded. In California, punitive damages are only given to victims when there’s clear and convincing evidence that the responsible party acted intentionally, maliciously, or fraudulently.
Our team will analyze your case and discuss all the damages you’re entitled to. After an accident, you only have one opportunity to get compensation from the responsible party. Because of this, it’s vital to seek compensation for all losses.
Contact a Seal Beach personal injury lawyer to discuss the damages you’re entitled to after a motorcycle crash.
Can I Recover Damages if I’m Partially at Fault for My California Motorcycle Crash?
It’s common for insurance companies to blame victims for a crash. Fortunately, our team is used to this tactic and knows how to defend clients against these claims.
In addition, California allows victims to recover damages even if they’re partially at fault for an accident. California follows an approach of pure comparative negligence. This means that victims can recover damages from other at-fault parties, but the amount of their recovery is reduced by the proportion of their fault.
For example, if you’re 10% at fault for an accident, you can only recover 90% of your damages. Even if you’re found to be 99% responsible for an accident, you can still recover 1% of your damages.
Contact a California personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if you’re being blamed for your accident. We’ll protect your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
The Simon Law Group Will Fight to Get Compensation for All of Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries. We see all types of injuries after motorcycle crashes, including severe and catastrophic injuries.
Some of the most common injuries after a California crash are:
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Burns
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
- Paralysis
- Degloving injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Amputation injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Responsible parties will try to minimize your injuries. Our team will fight to get compensation for all of your injuries. Call us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your injuries.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Motorcycle Accident in California?
The California statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years. In most cases, this means victims have two years from the date of their crash to file a lawsuit against the responsible party.
After two years, victims have no right to recovery and any lawsuit will be dismissed because it is not within the statute of limitations.
There are some exceptions, so it’s important to consult with a personal injury attorney to discuss the limitations period in your case. It takes time to investigate an accident, gather evidence, and negotiate with the responsible party. To ensure your rights are protected, contact a Seal Beach accident lawyer as soon as possible after a crash.
Contact a Seal Beach Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one were injured in a Seal Beach motorcycle accident, The Simon Law Group can help. Our team has a track record of success and knows how to get results for clients. Our firm treats every client like family and will fight to help your family get the compensation it needs.
Call us today at (855) 855-8910, contact us online, or visit our Seal Beach personal injury office to schedule a free consultation with a Seal Beach motorcycle accident lawyer.
