Santa Ana Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Proving Liability After a Motorcycle Accident

If you were not the cause of the accident, liability must be established immediately after a motorcycle accident occurs. Proving liability includes proving negligence, and the strength of your case will be based on the amount of evidence you have pertaining to liability. Our attorneys will help establish the defendant breached their duty to be a safe and competent driver. Some of the most common breaches are:

• Drivers who recklessly drive over the speed limit, drive while distracted, or participate in other illegal behavior while operating their vehicle;
• Drivers who make unsafe lane changes;
• Drivers who drive while drunk or under the influence of other substances;
• Companies who manufacture defective auto parts rendering the car unsafe for the road; and
• Drivers who get behind the wheel tired or medically impaired.

The evidence obtained by your lawyer will be used to establish the driver’s negligence. Evidence includes dashcam footage, medical files, eye witness testimony, photos of the crash, and police and toxicology reports. If you are in a motorcycle accident, it is crucial to retain a personal injury attorney as soon as possible, mainly because critical evidence, like dashcam footage, can be erased. Proving negligence through the evidence is essential to strengthening your case.

Damages In California Motorcycle Accidents

Two types of damages occur after a motorcycle accident that can entitle you to compensation: your personal injury damages and property damage.

Your personal injury damages would include damages from injuries to your person, including your medical bills, rehabilitation bills, and wages lost due to not being able to work. Your property damages would include damages to your motorcycle and the cost to repair or replace it.

If the driver who caused your motorcycle accident was fleeing the police, driving drunk, or operating their vehicle in any other illegal capacity (for example, driving without a license), you may also be entitled to punitive damages.