California Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Many drivers ignore motorcycles on the highway. They fail to grant motorcycles the full use of the road or the legal right of way. Because of this, motorcycle riders are at higher risk than other vehicle drivers for serious injury. Tragically, motorcycle accidents account for a disproportionate number of catastrophic injuries on California's highways.
Many juries, and some judges, are predisposed to find motorcycle riders at fault. For this reason, if you were injured in a motorcycle accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a collision, it is critical that you speak to an attorney who understands motorcycle accident reconstruction.
At Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, we begin work immediately after we accept your case. We work with skilled accident reconstruction experts, roadway design experts, and with professional investigators to prove your case. We have helped thousands of families like yours achieve significant verdicts and settlement offers.
Contact our San Francisco law office to schedule a free consultation to talk with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney who knows how to protect the rights of motorcycle riders.
Investigating Motorcycle Accidents
A complete and thorough investigation is critical. There can be a number of causes for the motorcycle accident, some of which may not be apparent until there has been a thorough investigation of your case. Factors that could contribute to the motorcycle accident include:
- Highway design
- Stopping distances
- Field of vision by the rider and opposing vehicle operator
- Vision obstructions, including signage and shrubbery
Reconstruction of a motorcycle accident often requires prompt identification and analysis of road debris and gouge marks produced from the impact of the bike on the pavement. This type of investigation must be done soon after the accident has occurred in order to guarantee that it is accurate.
EXAMPLE OF OUR SUCCESS IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CASES
Motorcycle Accident - $1.6 Million Settlement
Our attorneys represented a 26-year-old Marine who was injured in a motorcycle accident in Southern California. He sustained significant head injuries and spinal injuries when he was hit by a vehicle. The other driver claimed that the motorcyclist was speeding and not positioned in the correct place on the roadway. We were able to reconstruct the accident to demonstrate that the motorcyclist was not at fault.
Experienced California Injury Attorneys on Your Side
Contact the San Francisco law office of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger for a FREE CONSULTATION to discuss your motorcycle accident injury claim with an experienced bike accident attorney.
