MDo you ride a motorcycle? If so, you have likely experienced a few close-calls while riding. You might be forced to swerve or make a sudden stop to avoid being struck by an auto. Unfortunately, many motorcyclists cannot avoid these close calls and suffer serious injuries. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, you must contact a motorcycle accident attorney in Fresno as soon as possible. You have rights as a motorcyclist, and you should exercise your rights.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Fresno, you must immediately contact Normandie Law Firm. Our Fresno motorcycle accident attorneys have the expertise necessary to handle your motorcycle accident claim and help you recover the compensation you deserve. Our experienced Fresno lawyers have handled many motorcycle accident claims for many years and are ready to handle your claim. In the sections below, you will find general information about motorcycle accident claims. However, you must immediately speak with our experienced lawyers to get information specific to your claim. We encourage you to contact Normandie Law Firm and speak with our attorneys as soon as possible.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Why do motorcycle accidents occur? Many people choose to ride motorcycles over other methods of transportation. Riding a motorcycle is often considered a cost-effective and convenient transportation option. Motorcycles cost significantly less than most vehicles, require less gasoline, and allow motorcyclists to avoid heavy traffic. However, motorcyclists always run a risk of suffering an accident involving an auto. Why do these accidents occur? The majority of motorcycle accidents are preventable and occur because drivers are unsafe or negligent. If a driver changes lanes without checking blind spots, he or she risks striking a motorcyclist riding in the vehicle’s blind spot. Many accidents also occur because drivers fail to assess the distance of motorcyclists. Motorcycle size and speed can often make drivers believe that they have enough time to complete a turn or other maneuvers. Unfortunately, these faulty judgments often lead to motorcycle accidents that leave motorcyclists with critical injuries. There are many other preventable causes of motorcycle accidents. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident—regardless of the cause—you must immediately speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Fresno.
Taking Action after a Motorcycle Accident
Taking the appropriate steps after experiencing a motorcycle accident can help you ensure that you have the information necessary to file a claim and recover compensation for your injuries. Although following the steps outlined below is not necessary for a successful claim, ensuring that you have completed everything can facilitate the legal process. Information on what to do after a motorcycle accident can be found below:
- After the accident, you should immediately assess yourself for apparent injuries. If your injuries are severe, you might be unable to move and might need immediate medical attention. If you seek medical care, you must retain all medical bills for future reference.
- You should call the police as soon as possible. The police will make an accident report with essential information about the accident. The police report will be an essential piece of evidence for your medical accident claim. To obtain a copy of the report, you will need to contact the appropriate police department for additional information on requesting a copy of an accident report.
- You should also collect the information of all parties involved in the accident. Collect names of drivers, contact information, insurance information, and license numbers. You should also collect information about the vehicles involved, such as color, make, model, and license plate number.
- You should also gather witness information if any. You should gather witness names and contact information for future reference. Witness testimonies are essential to the success of motorcycle accident claims.
- You should also take photographs. If you have a mobile device with photographic capabilities, you should photograph your injuries and the scene of the accident. Ensure that all your injuries are clear in the photographs. When photographing the scene of the accident, ensure that you photograph the important aspects, such as the damage to the vehicles involved and the damage to your motorcycle.
The most important thing to do after a motorcycle accident is to seek medical assistance. Even if there are no visible injuries, a medical examination might reveal internal injuries. After you receive treatment and have gathered everything above, you should contact the Fresno motorcycle attorneys at Normandie Law Firm. Our attorneys will get your motorcycle accident claim started and begin working towards recovering the compensation you deserve.
Compensation Available for your Claim
If you file a claim, you might be eligible to receive compensation for motorcycle accident victims. What are the different types of compensation you might be eligible to receive? Many motorcycle accident victims who file claims are eligible to receive the compensation listed below:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
Although you might be eligible to receive different forms of compensation, it is important to note that not all victims are eligible to receive all the categories of compensation. Those suing for wrongful death, for example, might be eligible to recover compensation for burial and funeral expenses in addition to the compensation listed above. The type and amount of compensation you are eligible to receive depends on the circumstances of your accident; therefore, you must immediately contact a Fresno law firm to speak with California motorcycle accident attorneys who can give you thorough information about the compensation you might be eligible to receive.
Statute of Limitations for Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
How much time do you have to file your lawsuit? If you suffered a motorcycle accident, you must begin your legal process as soon as possible—within the statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a deadline to sue; you must file a lawsuit within the deadline to ensure that you preserve your right to sue. If you do not file your claim within the statute of limitations, you might lose your right to sue. You have two years from the date of the accident to file your claim with a Fresno lawyer. Although the statute of limitations is a strict deadline, some exceptions might apply to extend the time you have to sue. You must immediately contact an attorney in Fresno to learn more about the statute of limitations that applies to your claim.
Normandie Law Firm’s Motorcycle Attorneys in Fresno
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, you must immediately seek legal assistance. A motorcycle accident can leave you with life-altering injuries that could leave you with mountains of medical bills. You have rights as a motorcyclist; our attorneys can help you file a motorcycle accident lawsuit to recover the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys have many years of experience handling motorcycle accident claims in Fresno and surrounding areas; our attorneys will represent you efficiently and help you recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim.
Our law firm is based on the idea that every victim should have access to legal services. Many victims of motorcycle accidents are unaware of their rights and do not receive the necessary legal information because they do not seek legal assistance with a law firm. Victims do not seek legal assistance because they fear the legal fees associated with speaking to attorneys and receiving legal counsel. Our law firm and our attorneys are dedicated to giving every victim the legal assistance required for a successful claim free of charge. Normandie Law Firm offers free consultations and free second opinions. These free legal services allow our clients to contact our firm without ever having to stop to worry about being unable to afford our services. During our free consultations, you will have access to a Fresno attorney with experience in motorcycle accidents. Our attorneys will answer all your questions and all your concerns; we guarantee that you will have all the information necessary to file a claim. If you already have an attorney with another law firm, you might be interested in a free second opinion from one of our experienced attorneys. If your previous attorney failed to answer your questions, lead you to the information you need for a successful claim, or give you and your claim the time you deserve, you need to contact our attorneys immediately. Our attorneys will evaluate your claim and fill all the informational gaps left by your previous incompetent attorney. Our attorneys will always give you time and make you and your claim a priority. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with our legal assistance no matter if you are starting your claim or getting your claim back on the right track.
Normandie Law Firm offers free legal services as part of a Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients, the victims of motorcycle accidents, never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, you can contact us without fear of any fees. Our law firm is strictly based on contingency; therefore, you will not have to pay any legal fees until you win your claim and recover the compensation you deserve—if you do not win, you will not be required to pay. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.
