California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
California Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycles may be fun to ride, but they are also inherently dangerous in several ways. Motorcycle accidents are less common than passenger car accidents, but they have a much higher chance of resulting in catastrophic or fatal injuries. If you or a family member has recently experienced such an accident, you need to consult a California motorcycle accident lawyer as quickly as possible to discuss your legal options.
Representing Motorcycle Accident Victims Throughout California
The attorneys of Easton & Easton have spent several decades providing effective legal counsel to injured clients throughout California. We have helped many people recover from damaging motorcycle accidents and many other vehicle accident cases, and we know the various legal issues you will need to resolve in order to recover from your recent motorcycle crash. If you need help, our California personal injury lawyers are ready to provide comprehensive legal representation for your case.
We take time to learn everything we can about each client’s situation so we can provide effective and individualized legal counsel. Trust our firm to gather the evidence you will need to prove liability for your damages, assist you with uncovering the full extent of the losses you are eligible to claim, and resolve any issues you encounter in your interactions with the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier.
You have a relatively short time in which to pursue your recovery after a motorcycle accident, so it is important that you connect with legal counsel you trust as quickly as possible. The attorneys at Easton & Easton have the skills, resources, and experience you need on your side to approach a difficult case with confidence and to have the greatest possible chance of maximizing your case award.
Proving Liability for a Motorcycle Accident in California
California uses a fault-based system to resolve motor vehicle accidents, meaning the driver at fault for causing an accident absorbs liability for the resulting damages. If you believe another driver is responsible for causing your motorcycle accident, you can pursue compensation for the losses you suffered because of their actions. However, you will need to first prove exactly how they caused the accident.
Most motorcycle accidents reported throughout California happen because of driver negligence. Distracted driving, moving violations, and speeding are just a few examples of how these accidents might occur. Accidents can also happen due to illegal misconduct, such as drunk driving. Your attorney will assist you with gathering any evidence you will need in order to prove liability for your motorcycle accident in California.
Filing an Auto Insurance Claim After a Motorcycle Accident
California law requires every driver to have auto insurance that meets minimum coverage requirements for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. When a driver causes an accident, their insurance policy will pay for the damages they caused to others. However, insurance companies will typically look for any ways they can find to push back against claims for coverage. It’s important to have an attorney help you file your claim.
Your California motorcycle accident lawyer can assist you with submitting your claim to the at-fault driver’s insurance company along with any supporting evidence you will need to establish liability. The insurer will review the claim before sending a settlement offer. They may attempt to convince you to settle for a lowball offer, but your attorney will ensure the offer is fair, and they will be ready to resolve an unfair denial or any other mishandling of your claim.
Building a Personal Injury Suit for a Motorcycle Accident in California
When insurance will not fully cover your losses, or if the at-fault driver does not have insurance, a personal injury suit will be your primary legal mechanism for recovering compensation for your damages. Success with a personal injury case in California will require clear proof of liability for the damages you suffered. You must also be prepared to prove that your damages solely resulted from the defendant’s actions and not from any other cause.
Motorcycle accidents tend to cause far worse injuries than passenger vehicle accidents. A motorcycle does not provide much physical protection in a crash, and the victim is likely to be thrown from their vehicle upon impact. This means they can suffer severe injuries not only from the crash but also from hitting and sliding on the road surface. Motorcycle accidents might cause traumatic brain damage, spinal injuries, broken bones, and a host of other serious injuries.
Your California motorcycle accident lawyer will be invaluable for the help they can provide in calculating the full extent of the damages you are eligible to claim. A motorcycle accident can easily result in life-changing injuries that may require extensive medical care and prevent you from working while you recover. You have the right to claim compensation for property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages resulting from your motorcycle accident.
In addition to these economic damages, you also have the right to hold the defendant accountable for your pain and suffering. This could form a large portion of your total case award to reflect the extent and severity of the harm you suffered, especially if your injuries resulted in any permanent damage. An experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer is the ideal asset for maximizing this aspect of your personal injury suit.
Resolving Your Personal Injury Case for a Motorcycle Crash in California
The team at Easton & Easton is ready to provide comprehensive legal support for all aspects of your motorcycle accident case. We have years of professional experience representing injured clients throughout California and know how to resolve the unique legal issues that motorcycle accident cases might present. With our assistance, you can approach your case with confidence and peace of mind, and you will be more likely to maximize your recovery with our help.
Some accident cases can be resolved only with auto insurance, while others will require more extensive legal proceedings. If you must file a personal injury suit, you may be able to settle the case privately with the defendant, or you may need to take the case to court. Easton & Easton can explain the benefits and possible disadvantages of both settlement and litigation for resolving your case, and we can be prepared to defend you with either option.
FAQs
How Much Compensation Can I Claim for a Motorcycle Accident in California?
The amount of compensation you can claim for a motorcycle accident in California will depend on the overall severity of the accident and the effects it has had on your life. Your California motorcycle accident lawyer can assist you with calculating the full extent of your economic damages, and they can also determine an appropriate amount of pain and suffering compensation to seek from the defendant who caused your accident.
What Happens if I Was Partially at Fault for My Motorcycle Accident?
If you were partially at fault for your motorcycle accident, you still have the right to claim compensation for your damages. However, you must expect a diminished recovery to reflect your shared fault. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so any fault you hold for a personal injury will be reflected with a percentage, and this percentage will be subtracted from your case award.
Do I Need a Lawyer to File an Auto Insurance Claim for a Motorcycle Accident?
You do not need a lawyer to file an auto insurance claim for a motorcycle accident, but hiring one will make the claim filing process much easier, and you will be better prepared to confront any unexpected challenges you face with the insurance carrier. Your California motorcycle accident lawyer can ensure that your claim is handled in good faith and that you receive a fair settlement offer from the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier.
Will I Win More Compensation if I Hire a California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
You are likely to win more compensation if you hire a California motorcycle accident lawyer than you could expect to receive if you tried to handle your case on your own. Your attorney can not only uncover avenues of compensation that you may not have realized were available to you, but they can also streamline your case so you do not have to wait as long to receive compensation for your damages.
What Will It Cost to Hire a California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
The cost to hire a California motorcycle accident lawyer will be based on your total case award if you choose Easton & Easton to represent you. Our firm accepts personal injury cases with contingency fee billing, meaning our fee is contingent upon our ability to recover compensation for you. If we win your case, you only part with a percentage of the case award to cover our fee, and if there is no recovery, you pay nothing.
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have helped many injured motorcycle accident victims throughout California with their recovery efforts, and we are ready to put this experience to work for you. If you believe another party is responsible for causing your recent motorcycle accident, trust our firm to help you hold them accountable. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with an experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018.
Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern Califonia, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” in all of Southern California" each year Since 2015 based on client satisfaction — one of the highest honors we could ever hope to achieve.
Easton & Easton received the “People Love Us On Yelp” award in 2016 due to the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been featured as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California since 2015 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Brian and Matt Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM through the results achieved for their clients. This is an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel among the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys each year since 2017.
“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
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What Our Clients Say
Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
Ive used them twice and never been disappointed. Read more…
The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
Brian and everyone at Easton and Easton are simply the BEST at what they do. Brian is thorough, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his clients. If you want a family of attorneys with perseverance and determination to fight for you, give Easton and Easton a call. I am glad I did. Read more…
What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
-Allee
Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
I would highly recommend Easton & Easton.
I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!
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