Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles, California, you may need the services of a Los Angeles accident lawyer that specializes in motorcycle accidents.  Although motorcycle accidents are similar to car accidents, there are some major differences that a lawyer specializing in motorcycle accidents would be more familiar with and able to help make sure your rights are protected.  In fact, in over two thirds of the accidents involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, it is the driver of the other vehicle that is at fault.  It is important to be aware of the California laws for motorcyclists, and seek the help of an attorney should an accident occur.
In California, a general overview of the laws for motorcyclists:

• Helmets are required.
• Helmet earphones can be in one ear only.
• Passenger seat and foot rest are required if carrying a passenger, who can be of any age.           
• Turn signals are required.
• A muffler is required, and there are restrictions on loudness of motorcycle.

Although there are risks for any driver on the road, the possibility of a motorcycle accident occurring is not only more likely, but according to statistics, more deadly.  A motorcyclist is 26 times more likely to die in a crash than someone riding in a passenger car.  There are other problems unique to the motorcycle driver as well:

• Visual Recognition, that is, motorcycles are a lot harder to see than passenger cars, and there are many things that can make them even more difficult, or impossible to see, including construction, weather conditions, even distractions to other drivers.
• Road Hazards, that is, potholes, cracks, debris, things that passenger cars could easily drive over or avoid can be very dangerous to motorcyclists.
• Speed or Wobble Accidents, at higher speeds, the front end of a motorcycle may begin to shake.  Sometimes this is related to a misalignment of tires, and other times can be the result of a manufactures defect.
• Riding Skills, as riding a motorcycle takes more skill than driving a passenger vehicle, there are more opportunities for mistakes in judgment and loss of control of the motorcycle.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important to know your rights in the situation.  Who was at fault?  How extensive were injuries?  Did the accident result in the death of anyone?  Find a motorcycle accident lawyer in the Los Angeles Lawyers 360 Directory today.

Estey & Bomberger, LLP
A Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm will offer you a free consultation. Our personal injury law firm will get you the biggest settlement possible.
(213) 596-4855 | Visit Website | View Profile


Mann & Elias
Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyers will help and ensure that your rights are protected. They do not charge any legal fees unless they win your case.
(323) 984-8438 | Visit Website | View Profile


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