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Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Gets Results— San Diego Attorney Michael Wilson
Although motorcycle riding is a very enjoyable and exciting way to travel, its exposed nature puts the rider and passengers at a higher risk than the occupants of an enclosed vehicle. Motorcycle riders have none of the protection an automobile provides against inattentive drivers, harsh weather, and road hazards. In addition, manufacturer defects are much more likely to put a motorcyclist in danger of personal injury because the effects of a mechanical defect can magnify the inherently unstable nature of a motorcycle. In a motorcycle accident, the rider is much more likely to suffer traumatic injury and face large medical and rehabilitation costs, loss of wages, permanent disability, and other extreme hardships. Motorcycle accident attorney Michael Wilson in San Diego understands the dangers that confront motorcycle riders, and he provides uncompromising representation to those who suffer injuries in a motorcycle accident. Our lawyer represents San Diego motorcycle accident victims so that they can obtain the compensation they need and deserve.
- Why Motorcycle Accidents Are So Traumatic
- Motorcycle Accident Causes
- Driver Negligence
- Road Hazards
- Motorcycle Accidents and Manufacturer Defects
- Recalling Defective Motorcycles
- Pursuing Legal Options
Why Motorcycle Accidents Are So Traumatic
Because they are surrounded by a steel enclosure, victims of auto accidents and truck accidents are much less susceptible to injury than the victims of motorcycle accidents. According to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motorcyclist has a 32 times greater chance of dying and is six times more likely to suffer injuries in an accident than the occupant of a passenger vehicle. The reasons are simple. In addition to being surrounded by a steel shell, the occupants of a passenger vehicle enjoy the protections of seatbelts and airbags. A motorcycle has none of these safety features. When a motorcycle accident occurs, the rider's body is often thrown from the bike. The rider collides with the other vehicle, the hard pavement, or a stationary object, and often suffers extensive injuries.
Our motorcycle accident lawyer has represented San Diego motorcyclists who have suffered devastating injuries in accidents. The aftermath of a serious motorcycle accident can leave the rider with head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis, broken bones, burns, "road rash" contusions, severed limbs, and serious internal damage. Michael Wilson has helped motorcycle accident victims recover substantial settlements so that they are able to get the care they need and continue their lives without financial hardship. If you have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, contact our attorney in San Diego today for a free case evaluation.
Motorcycle Accident Causes
The inherent instability of motorcycles makes them more prone to accidents than other types of motor vehicles. Negligent actions of other drivers and road hazards that might not have a major impact on the driver of an automobile or truck can have devastating consequences for a motorcycle rider. Similarly, mechanical defects that would simply impair a car's or truck's ability to operate can cause horrendous motorcycle accidents that result in serious injury and even death.
Driver Negligence
The NHTSA reports that front-impact collisions cause more than 75 percent of motorcycle fatalities in two-vehicle accidents. A big reason for this is the slim visual profile a motorcyclist presents. Motorists glance quickly (or, not at all) and then turn directly in front of a motorcycle rider, or they pull out suddenly into the rider's path. In both cases, they can cause a serious motorcycle accident. When situations such as these occur, the other driver is clearly negligent and must compensate the motorcyclist. If the accident causes the rider's death, the motorcyclist's family must be compensated.
Insurance companies often balk at compensating the victim or the victim's family fully for costs and emotional suffering. The insurance company's trained negotiators often make a lowball, "take it or leave it" offer based on a formula, and the victim or the victim's family usually feels that there is no other recourse but to accept. Michael Wilson urges anyone who has suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident never to accept an insurance company's initial offer. If you or a loved one has been in a motorcycle accident, our lawyer in San Diego can negotiate with insurance company representatives using the same hardball tactics they employ. If necessary, he will take your case to court to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Road Hazards
A motorcycle accident that causes serious injury or death is not always the result of a collision with another vehicle. The two-wheel design of a motorcycle makes it very susceptible to instability when encountering a road hazard, particularly at high speeds.
Road hazards such as construction debris, items that have dropped from other vehicles, and neglected road maintenance can cause single-vehicle motorcycle accidents that leave a rider seriously injured or dead.
If you have suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident, or if a loved one has died, you need an attorney who can provide full investigative services to determine where fault lies in the accident and who is negligent so that you can obtain the compensation you deserve. Motorcycle accident attorney Michael Wilson in San Diego will assign professional accident investigators to your case. These experts will thoroughly evaluate all the factors connected to your or your loved one's motorcycle accident to determine precisely where culpability lies. Michael Wilson will then negotiate with the responsible party or parties to help you get full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. If necessary, he will take your case to court to fight for your rights. Contact our motorcycle accident lawyer today for a free evaluation of your case.
Motorcycle Accidents and Manufacturer Defects
The mechanical integrity of a motorcycle is extremely important. Because motorcycles offer so little protection to their riders, a mechanical defect can pose the danger of serious injury or death at any time the motorcyclist is on the road. Various manufacturer defects have affected mechanical functions of nearly every brand of motorcycle. If you are a motorcycle rider, you should check with the manufacturer of your bike to see if your machine has been the subject of a recall due to a mechanical problem. If you suffer injuries in a motorcycle accident, our attorney in San Diego can help you determine if a manufacturer defect contributed to the crash. Michael Wilson will have motorcycle experts examine your bike, and if a manufacturer defect is found, you may be due significant compensation.
Recalling Defective Motorcycles
A motorcycle recall is initiated by the NHTSA or a manufacturer when a mechanical defect in a motorcycle is discovered. Whether the NHTSA or the manufacturer instigates the recall, the motorcycle manufacturer is required to file a public report that outlines the defect, how it was found, and how the manufacturer plans to repair the motorcycles that have the defect. The company must also attempt to contact owners of the affected motorcycles. Federal law requires the manufacturer to offer free repair for any motorcycle it has recalled. If your motorcycle has been subject to a recall, Michael Wilson urges you to get your bike fixed as quickly as possible so that you can avoid a potential defect-related motorcycle accident. Our attorney in San Diego very much prefers to see you safely riding the streets to sitting in his office after becoming involved in a motorcycle accident.
Pursuing Legal Options
A variety of manufacturer defects have caused motorcycle accidents that have resulted in serious injury and death. Handlebar defects have caused dangerous instability. Fuel line defects have caused relatively minor accidents to become out-of-control infernos. Rear tire defects have caused riders to lose control of their bikes and crash. If you become the victim of a defect-caused motorcycle accident, you almost certainly have legal options for gaining reparations in a product liability case. You are due compensation for your medical expenses, the cost of any ongoing rehabilitation, lost wages, and damage to your motorcycle. If the manufacturer did not live up to its legal obligations, you may be due punitive damages as well. When a manufacturer's negligence causes injury, expert motorcycle accident attorney Michael Wilson in San Diego will provide you strong, unflinching representation to help you get the full amount of compensation you deserve.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorney in San Diego
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, attorney Michael Wilson, an acclaimed lawyer in San Diego, will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the accident and provide you the top-level representation you deserve. Contact Apollo Law Group, APLC today to schedule a free consultation and evaluation of your case.