Isleton Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Isleton Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorneys
Throughout Sacramento, including Isleton, the California Highway Patrol recorded 14 motorcycle fatalities and 453 injuries in 2009, one of the highest motorcycle accident statistics in California. Although unsafe weaving and lane splitting by motorcyclists is the cause of many motorcycle accidents, negligent drivers are also responsible for a significant portion of accidents. If another party was at-fault for your motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to seek financial compensation for the damages related to your accident. By consulting a professional Isleton motorcycle accident lawyer, you can make sure your rightful compensation is not compromised, but fully protected.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
In driver-error related motorcycle accidents, the most frequently cited reason is failure to see the motorcyclist on the roadway. Because motorcycles are much smaller than a typical car, drivers must be actively on the lookout for them. Looking away from the road, talking on the phone, or careless lane changes can all result in serious motorcycle accidents. Other types of negligent behavior that contribute to motor vehicle accidents include:
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Unsafe left, right, and U-turns
- Disobeying traffic lights and stop signs
- Texting and driving
- DUI/DWI
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Of all the types of motor vehicles on the road, motorcyclists are the least protected. Because motorcycles lack the airbags, seatbelts, and protective metal barriers of cars, injuries sustained by a motorcyclist are frequently much more severe than injuries sustained by occupants of a car. In California, a motorcycle accident is more than twice as likely to be fatal than other motor vehicle accidents. Even non-fatal accidents leave motorcyclists facing catastrophic injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Fractures/broken bones
- Severed limb
- Severe burn injuries
- Spinal cord injury
Seeking Legal Help
Because of the stereotypes attached to motorcyclists, receiving a full and fair compensation is especially difficult for riders. Even without a thorough investigation, riders are often blamed for accidents they were victims of. Many personal injury firms even refuse to represent motorcyclists altogether because of it is so challenging to successfully file a personal injury claim on behalf of a seriously injured motorcyclist. However, the motorcycle accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger believe that all victims of negligence deserve proper compensation, no matter the difficulties. Our motorcycle accident lawyers can help you recover the maximum compensation for your claim, including damages for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Future financial losses
- Pain and suffering
Committed to Motorcyclist Rights
One of our founding partners, Stephen Estey, is an avid motorcyclist and a skilled litigator who has used his personal experience as a rider to help numerous motorcycle accident victims recover compensation for their injuries. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident because of an irresponsible driver, our Isleton motorcycle accident attorneys can help you seek justice and claim your rightful compensation. For more information regarding your rights and to determine your eligibility to pursue a personal injury claim, please contact one of our Sacramento accident lawyers for a free consultation.