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Oakland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Victims of motorcycle accidents often suffer serious or catastrophic injuries that leave them permanently disabled or facing an extended recovery period. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation from the party or parties responsible for your injuries. The Oakland motorcycle accident lawyers at Estey & Bomberger can help you obtain financial compensation for your motorcycle accident injuries, including damages for medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, rehabilitation and other accident-related expenses. Our attorneys have the experience necessary to help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries, and have represented hundreds of injured motorcyclists in California injury claims.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles accidents are complex, unique events that can result in serious injury or death. They can happen on the open highway, in congested city streets and at intersections. Even the most safety conscious bikers cannot prevent all collisions. Safety gear, which should include helmet, jacket, gloves, pants and boots, can lessen injury, but will not prevent a collision from occurring. Many motorcycle accidents are caused by negligent automobile or truck drivers who simply do not see a motorcyclist in time to avoid a collision. Flying debris, roadway defect, negligent maintenance or lack of maintenance and repair on roadways may cause other motorcycle accidents. Weather is only a factor in a small percentage of motorcycle accidents.
Increased Risks of Motorcycles
Despite the limited protection that motorcycles provide, people enjoy motorcycles for many reasons. Some are attracted to the thrill of riding the open road, the ease of commuting and parking, the fuel savings, and the camaraderie shared with other bikers. However, motorcycles and scooters come with a much higher risk of injury than cars. Motorcyclists are more than 30 times more likely to die in a collision as occupants of passenger cars.
Types of Motorcycle Accident Injuries
An estimated 80% of reported motorcycle accidents result in bodily injury or death. Motorcycle accidents can cause serious or catastrophic injury to riders and passengers, including:
- Dismemberment injury
- Burn injury
- Brain injury
- Internal injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Neck injury
- Knee injury
- Head injury.
Motorcycle Fatality Accidents
According to data released from the CHP, year-by-year numbers of motorcycle fatalities have been on the rise in recent years. In California, 465 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in 2007. The number of 2007 deaths is close to the state record set in 1991 (512 fatalities), the last year that bikers were not required to wear a helmet. Approximately 5% of all fatal traffic accidents involve motorcycles. Surviving family members of victims of fatal motorcycle accidents may be eligible for compensation with a wrongful death claim.
Oakland Motorcycle Accident Law Firm
Estey & Bomberger has represented plaintiffs in hundreds of motorcycle accident injury and wrongful death claims. Founding partner Stephen Estey has been riding motorcycles for longer than he has been practicing law, and is intimately familiar with the risks that motorcyclists face sharing the road with negligent motorists, as well as the liability issues present in motorcycle accident claims. Our attorneys are familiar with California vehicle laws that effect motorcyclists, roadway design issues that contribute to motorcycle accidents, and motorcycle design issues and defects that often contribute to crashes.
Free Case Evaluation
The attorneys at Estey & Bomberger offer a free consultation to evaluate your potential motorcycle accident injury claim. In your case review, our experienced attorneys will review the specific details of your injuries related to the accident, explain all possible avenues for recovery, and provide you with an honest opinion of the value of your case. To schedule your free case review, or speak to an attorney over the phone, call (510) 992-6904. If we represent you, we will not charge any fees unless we win your case.
Estey & Bomberger
California Personal Injury Attorneys
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