Crescent City Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Crescent City is located right at the northern edge of California, overlooking the incredible coast of Del Norte County. Because it's situated in one of the most beautiful places in the western United States, it's no wonder why so many local residents enjoy riding motorcycles. Aside from enjoying the views and fresh air, motorcyclists also enjoy reduced emissions, lower fuel costs, and an undeniable sense of adventure.

Even though riding a motorcycle has many benefits, it still comes with significant risks, even for the most careful riders. Motorcycle collisions happen often and have a high chance of causing severe injuries. In many cases, these injuries significantly impact motorcyclists' lives.

As Crescent City Motorcycle Accident attorneys, we help you and your family recover personally and financially following major motorcycle accidents. Call our legal team at (707) 564-1900 for a free case evaluation.

Personal injury claims can be complicated, and obtaining the compensation you deserve is not always easy. Often, at-fault parties and/or insurance companies will spend considerable time and resources building a legal defense. If the case involves a significant injury, liable parties typically stand to lose much more money. They will be willing to defend themselves even more aggressively, making it much harder for survivors to obtain the compensation they need.

Our law firm has focused exclusively on major injury cases since 1982. Because of this, we are seasoned experts in major injury claims. We know how to investigate accidents, negotiate with insurance companies, and argue cases in court to ensure our clients can recover their damages and move forward with their lives.

Over decades of practice, we've gained a reputation as a "personal" injury firm. This nickname reflects that we run our practice holistically, focusing on showing compassion and creating a personal connection with our clients.

Many injury attorneys prefer to keep their clients at arm's length while working on their cases. This business-like approach can work for some, but we believe that having a personal connection with our clients helps us better understand how their injuries have affected their lives. With this knowledge, we can be more effective advocates in courtrooms and during negotiations.

Data from local traffic agencies like the Crescent City Police Department and California Highway Patrol indicates that 1,580 auto accidents caused injuries in Del Norte County between 2009 and 2020. Of these 1,580 collisions, 149 involved a motorcycle, and just under ten percent of Del Norte accidents were motorcyclist crashes.

Additionally, the data proves that Del Norte motorcycle accidents were significantly more dangerous than other collisions. While the fatality rate for all 1,580 crashes was around 5.8 percent, the rate for motorcycle accidents was eight percent. Likewise, motorcycle accidents were 25% more likely to cause severe injury.

Accidents are unpredictable, and nobody can say when or where one will take place. However, there are many things that motorcyclists can do to reduce their chances of being involved in a crash and suffering serious injuries. To learn more about driving safely on a motorcycle, you can watch this video:

Motorcyclists typically do everything they can to protect themselves from injury and wear helmets, body armor, and other safety gear to stay safe. However, motorcyclists are still vulnerable and liable to sustain various serious injury types during accidents. Some of the most common injury types for motorcyclists include:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Bone fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Internal trauma
• Road rash
• Lacerations
• Amputation injuries

These injuries often require a long recovery process and extensive medical attention. Injured motorcyclists may need surgeries, physical therapy, long-term medications, and more to fully regain their health. In some cases, motorcyclists never fully recover and are left with life-long health issues like chronic pain or impacted mobility.

These treatments can add up quickly and often leave motorcyclists with costly medical bills. Furthermore, people who suffer serious accident trauma may be unable to work, resulting in lost income and/or earning potential. Altogether, these issues can leave people in a dire financial situation.

Thankfully, injured motorcyclists can seek help from a Crescent City motorcycle accident attorney. An expert attorney can help you understand what compensation you can claim for your injuries. If you decide to file a claim, your attorney will be critical in holding liable parties financially responsible.

Not only are motorcyclists frequently able to claim compensation for medical bills and lost income, but they can also often obtain payments for other losses like personal suffering, damaged property, and more. However, the payments available vary widely from case to case, so it's always best to seek advice from a lawyer before making any decisions. Because most accident attorneys are happy to give a free phone consultation to injured parties, there's nothing to lose by getting advice from an expert.

Injured motorcyclists can be left in a difficult situation and deserve help. For free, friendly advice regarding your injury case, contact our Crescent City motorcycle accident attorneys at (800) 404-5400 or (707) 564-1900.

Our legal team has been working with people from Crescent City since 1982 and has obtained many successful settlements and verdicts.

Editor's Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 11.17.22]

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