I’ve ridden my Honda CBR in National City heading towards the NASSCO and BAE Systems shipyards. It is nice ride as long as its not during high traffic hours such as 5PM to 6PM. During high traffic hours, things can get dangerous for motorcycle rides.
Since motorcycles are considered dangerous vehicles to ride, insurance companies look to blame motorcyclists when they are in an accident. However, it is often another drive who is at-fault when a motorcycle ends up in an accident.
Legal Recourse Injured National City Motorcyclists Can Take
When a motorcyclist gets injured because of another driver being at-fault, they can take legal action. This tactic will help recover money spent on hospital bills, wages lost, and other injury-related damages.
Drivers in California will usually have more motor vehicle insurance than they are legally obliged to have. It often comes down to getting into a personal injury lawsuit to discover what policy limits are for another driver.
When you hold uninsured and under-insured motorist coverage, you have potential to combine it with the other driver’s policy cap. This will help you get more compensation for any injuries you may have sustained.
There are a few things you will have to prove to show you are entitled to legal damages. These are the following:
- A “duty of care” where you do your best to prevent causing harm to anyone else on the road.
- A breach of duty of care where the other driver acted recklessly.
- The other driver’s reckless actions resulted in the accident.
- You, at the motorcyclist, suffered extensive injuries and damages.
Legal Damages You Can Receive from Motorcycle Crashes
Motorcyclists will be able to go after damages to compensate them for their injuries and losses. These damages include economic ones such as medical costs and wage lost. They also include non-economic damages such as emotional suffering, physical payment, disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy life.
If you have either uninsured or under-insured motorist insurance, use it if the at-fault driver is uninsured or under-insured. Calling a National City motorcycle accident lawyer at Nakase Law Firm will help you protect your rights.
Primary Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
The most common reason a motorcycle gets into an accident is because another driver did not see them. This scenario is so common in California that there has been an attempt to educate the public to look out for motorcycles.
Although this is the most common cause of motorcycle accidents, it is not the only one. The other causes of these accidents are the following:
- An automobile makes a left turn in front of a motorcycle.
- An automobile does a lane change.
- An automobile hits you from behind.
Driving under the influence and speeding are two more, less common, reasons for motorcycle accidents.
Steps to Take After Being Involved in a Motorcycle Accident
Your first action after being in a motorcycle accident should be getting medical care. It can obviously be difficult to obtain information you need for a claim at the scene of the accident. A police officer will write an official report which can help collect the necessary information.
The pertinent information you should find a way to collect at the scene of an accident includes the following:
- The at-fault driver’s insurance details
- Photographs of the accident, including injuries
- Personal contact information of any witnesses
Medical Care
You should get your injuries treated as soon as possible. If you put off getting medical attention for injuries, even small ones, you risk having larger issues later on. After you do get your most immediate injuries treated, you should schedule a follow-up visit with a doctor. Even if you lack health insurance, you will probably be able to get medical care without paying for it. You can go over your options with an attorney specializing in personal injuries.
Speak With an Adjuster
Avoid being part of a recorded phone interview with an adverse insurance company after your accident. In the event that you do agree to an interview, only do so after speaking with a motorcycle accident attorney.
How to Pick a National City Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Before you agree to work with any attorney on a case, do some research. Dig into a potential attorney’s previous cases involving motorcycle accidents. Look into previous clients they had. Look up the attorney’s rating on websites like lawyers.com, where ratings are peer-reviewed and genuine. You can ask around for referrals, but you should have good rapport with an attorney prior to working with them. You may even find it helpful to interview multiple attorneys.
By contacting an experienced motorcycle accident attorney, you are taking an important first step. Developing a working relationship with such an attorney will open to door to having an investigation into your accident.
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