motorcycle accident
September 11, 2018
Next Steps to Take After Being Injured in a Motorcycle Accident: What You Need to Know
With traffic congestion on the rise on Southern California’s freeways, this makes it inevitable that car accident rates will be on the rise as well. However, this increase in congestion and traffic collision rates in Southern California can be particularly devastating for motorcyclists, as the exposed nature of riding a motorcycle means that these accidents… read more
August 23, 2018
Motorcycle Riders Have Rights and Responsibilities
There is no shortage of motorcycle enthusiasts in California. The state has the largest number of registered motorcycles (private and commercial) in the United States. Motorcycling is a popular leisure time activity, but motorcycling is also a risky form of transportation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) most recent data tells us: Motorcycles account… read more
January 5, 2016
$195,000: Motorcyclist Involved in Broadside Collision after Motorist Performs Unsafe Left Turn
CASE DESCRIPTION: On August of 2013, Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle westbound in the number two lane of Culver Boulevard. As he proceeded, defendant, without warning, turned directly in front of him from eastbound Culver Boulevard attempting to turn onto Berryman Avenue, violating Plaintiff’s right of way. Plaintiff had no opportunity to avoid defendant’s vehicle, and… read more
July 29, 2015
$200,000: Motorcyclist Thrown from Vehicle when Bicyclist Makes an Unsafe Turn during Bicycle Tour
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Russell H. went on a motorcycle ride from his home in Las Vegas through Death Valley. Russell was traveling westbound on SR-190 west of SR-127 in unincorporated Inyo County, California. Suddenly, and without warning, a bicycle driven by A. Scott made an unsafe left turning movement and turned directly in front of… read more