There is a bias against motorbike riders that tend to keep them from getting the same compensation as an injured motorist would. Some are under the impression that motorcycle riders are reckless. Many people face that bias, so if you do, do not think that it happens only to you. Every person has a right…
Tag: Motorcycle Accident
Things to Know When Dealing with Insurance Companies after an Accident
When you are filing a lawsuit to recover money for the injuries you suffered because of an accident, you will be most probably dealing with the defendant’s insurance company. Whether it be a car accident, motorcycle accident, or any other type of accident, it will be handled by the insurance company. They will be compensating…
Everything you Need to Know about Motorbike Helmet Laws
California law necessitates that everyone on a Motorcycle put on a helmet, meeting federal standards whenever the vehicle is operating. That everyone includes those who sit along with the motorcyclist for a ride. In California, a passenger who wears a helmet cannot ride with one who does not, plus a helmeted rider is ticketed when…
Three Forms of Motorbike Collisions That Can Deserve Compensation
For some, riding a motorbike can be an adventurous way to travel. However, that adventure can easily turn into an accident. Even when people wear a helmet, they are exposed to the possibility of sustaining severe injuries in a motorcycle accident. Some common kinds of injuries which one could sustain in it are as follows….
Hidden Insights from Motorcycle Crash Attorney
Motorcycles offer us a different driving experience compared to other vehicles. Even after taking various precautionary measures, you may still end up with an accident. Motorcycle riders are prone to serious injuries, as they are not protected by the hard metal shells like that of cars and other vehicles. A motorcycle accident attorney who has…
Wrongful Death Compensation in California Motorcycle Accidents
The statistics of motorcycle accidents in California say that there has been a considerable increase in the number of motorcycle crashes over the past years. The death rate of those who face such accidents is also very high. Though helmets are useful in reducing the effect of the motorcycle crashes, the helmet-wearing riders also succumbed…
Defensive Motorcycling – a Life-Saving Technique
Motorcyclists are exposed to people and the elements in trucks and cars which can be harmful, or even fatal, to them. A defensive approach is particularly important to motorcycle riders. They can do certain things to reduce the possibility of being in a motorcycle accident. Defensive Riding Technique There are some techniques which can be…
Motorcycle Safety Tips for New Riders
Riding a motorcycle is fun and fuel efficient when compared to driving a car. However, it is a sad truth that the chances of death in motorcycle accidents are much higher than those in car accidents. It is also a fact that the majority of the people who face death in motorcycle accidents are old…
Maintenance Tips for a Safe Motorcycle Ride
Motorcycle accident on Californian roads is frequent because of the large number of people using two-wheelers. There are large numbers of people who suffer serious injuries in motorcycle accidents that happen in the state every year. The death toll due to such accidents is also very high. It can be noted that many times the…
What is Pure Comparative Negligence and Which Kinds of Cases Involve It
Comparative negligence systems are of two types: “modified” and “pure”. The pure comparative negligence system compensates plaintiffs only when their fault does not go beyond a certain percentage. It is up to the judge or jury to determine the portion of the fault that is attributable to parties involved in an injury case. California uses…