While we completely understand the open air and intimidate control appeal of a motorcycle, epecially when riding along beautiful scenery like Pacific Coast Highway by Malibu, there is also a very scary reality to riding in Los Angeles as well.  The city of Los Angeles saw over 5,000 motorcycle accidents in 2019, many of which ended in serious injuries or death for the defenseless rider.

Los Angeles Motorcycle Accidents

When there’s been a motorcycle crash, almost 80% of them will be between a passenger car and a bike. And while the car driver might walk away from the encounter totally unscathed, rarely is the same true for the motorcycle rider. Here are some things you should know about Los Angeles motorcycle accidents:

• Seek medical help!: Anytime you are in a personal injury accident, the first thing you should do is to go and see a doctor. Not only will diagnosis and recovery plans help with speeding up and understanding the nature and extent of your injuries, but it will provide an important financial basis for your motorcycle accident lawsuit. If you don’t take your injuries seriously by seeing a doctor, imagine how seriously the other side is going to take a lawsuit.
• Document: A lot of bike crashes happen because the car or truck was not looking, or you were in their blind spot. Either way, documenting what happened from witnesses and yourself is a great start to reconstructing your accident and placing as much liability as possible on the other side. California goes by a comparative negligence standard when it comes to liability and very commonly insurance companies work hard to play down their liability and play up yours to limit your financial recovery. Your recollection helps us to make sure that does not happen!
• 2 years: The general statute of limitations to file a motorcycle crash case in California is two years but that doesn’t mean you should put this important process off. When you go with Walch Law as your Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer, hiring and working with us is extremely easy and very little work on your part. Want another reason not to delay? The sooner you hire us the sooner we can work to get you paid!

Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

When looking for a bike accident lawyer in LA, you want a law firm that knows how these specific accidents and the common motorcycle injuries happen and impact your life. The point of any personal injury lawsuit is to make sure that you are not paying out of pocket for things like medical bills, missed work and more. At Walch Law, we have over 40 years winning motorcycle accident cases, including ones that involve a death. Get in touch with us now to learn more about how we can help you.