Motorcycles are a popular way for Californians to get back and forth from work, home, school, and shopping in Los Angeles and the surrounding cities of Glendale, Culver City, and Gardena. In fact, California often has more motorcycles registered than any other state. Unfortunately the high number of annual motorcycle accidents underscores the necessity for more attention to safety for and by motorcyclists. In 2005, California reported 9,061 motorcycle accidents, 411 of which were fatal. There are as many as 700 motorcycle accidents per year with nearly 30 fatalities in just the Los Angeles area alone.
Most motorcycle accidents are caused by an automobile driver who neglects to see the motorcyclists or, having seen them, doesn’t react in time to prevent an accident. Motorcycles are much lower visibility than automobiles with their smaller size. Unfortunately, motorcycles are also much more vulnerable in an accident as the bike provides little protection for its driver or passenger.
Mandated helmet usage has caused a reduction in injuries and fatalities in Los Angeles. Helmets are approximately 30 percent effective at reducing the chances of fatality, brain trauma, or other brain injuries. Unfortunately, they do no prevent injuries completely. There are still numerous head injuries, as well as neck, back, and extremity damage. The costs for injuries are high and treatments are often required long term. Testing for most injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents require expensive imaging in a hospital setting and specialist care.
Unfortunately, just over half of motorcycle crash victims have their own health insurance coverage. Additionally, even if the accident is the fault of another there isn’t a realistic expectation that the negligent party will start paying the medical costs when the victim needs treatment. If a victim has to wait for the other party to pay, they may be waiting forever. Even if the other party is clearly at fault their insurance company and personal injury attorneys Los Angeles County, will make a point to minimize that party’s responsibility.
If you or your loved one is the victim of a motorcycle accident due to another’s negligence, you have the right to recompense for losses caused by the accident as well as medical treatment when you need it. A motorcycle accident lawyer in the Los Angeles County, or surrounding areas can help the victim not only with immediate testing and treatment, but also recovery of long term costs and other financial losses due to the accident.
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