Motorcycle Accidents

Helping People With Their Motorcycle Accident Injury Claims

Read how Russell & Lazarus has successfully resolved clients’ accident claims. While these results aren’t guaranteed in other cases, they show the importance of hiring an experienced law firm that handles only personal injury claims.

Motorcycle riders are some of the most vulnerable on the road. A rider is almost completely exposed to road hazards. As a result, when another driver makes a mistake, the results can be catastrophic. In these cases, a rider may want to work with an Orange County motorcycle accident attorney.

If you want an idea of how your specific California injury claim could end with a positive result, contact the attorneys at Russell & Lazarus today at (877) 789-4878 for a complimentary case evaluation.

Motorcycle Accident Case Results

CA Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Win $16.1 Million Award for Motorcyclist Thrown Over Car.

Awarded: $16,100,000

A 53-year-old Motorcycle rider was cut off by a driver on the freeway, causing him to fall and shatter his ankle.

Awarded: $300,000

A 40-year-old motorcycle rider was cut off by a vehicle making an unsafe lane change,e causing a knee injury. The defendant’s insurance company played games and, as a result, paid three times the policy limit of $300,000.

Awarded: $300,000, which was $200,000 over the defendant’s policy limits

A 44-year-old steel worker riding his motorcycle fractured his ankle when he broadsided a car negligently coming out of a driveway.

Awarded: $142,00,0 with $42,000 of the award coming directly out of the defendant’s pocket

An Orange County Motorcycle Accident Attorney on Motorcycle Accidents

While many motorcyclists are devoted to riding and will attest that there is no experience quite like it, they are especially prone to serious injury when struck by other motorists. This is partly because there is virtually nothing between the striking vehicle and the rider to protect him. Another major factor is that other motorists often don’t even see the rider, so when they collide, they haven’t slowed down or avoided the accident. The result can mean long-term or lifelong injury, or even death.

After an accident, the injured rider may find that insurance carriers have different rules and procedures for motorcycle riders. This makes it especially important to work with an experienced Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer who can advocate for your rights and help you recover the damages you are entitled to.

How an Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help

Like other motorcycle accidents, liability in a motorcycle accident is determined under negligence principles. Negligence is a term of art, and an Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer can help explain exactly what needs to be proven:

Carelessness. To prove negligence, an Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer can explain that you typically must prove that another party was careless or negligent on the road.
Causation. In addition, the other party’s negligent acts must have caused your injuries. An Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer can tell you this can be difficult to prove, because many variables may contribute to an accident.
Injuries. Finally, the negligent act must usually lead to some injury or harm.

Contact an Orange County Motorcycle Accident Attorney

If you have questions about a motorcycle accident, contact an Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer. Motorcycle accidents are very fact-specific, and you will want an experienced attorney to analyze your case.

If you would like an idea of how your specific California injury claim could end up with a positive result, contact an Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer at Russell & Lazarus today at (877) 789-4878 for a complimentary case evaluation.

DISCLAIMER: The results are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each of the clients’ cases and should not be used to form an expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client’s case.