Motorcycle riding is one of the fastest growing sports in the United
States. Unfortunately, over 2,500 motorcyclists are killed each year, and another 50,000
are injured in traffic collisions. More than 80 percent of all motorcycle
accidents result in injury or death. Deaths among motorcyclists age 40 and over have
steadily increased during most of the 1990's and jumped dramatically from 1997 to
2000, the latest year for which statistics are available. Many of those
accidents are not the fault of motorcyclists but instead are the fault of inexperienced,
inattentive, or drunk drivers.
Approximately three-fourths of all motorcycle accidents involve another
motor vehicle. Two-thirds of these accidents are caused by the motorist
failing to yield the right of way. The most common reason given by the motorist involved
in these accidents is that they "didn't see" the motorcycle. These types
of accidents account for approximately 50 percent of all motorcycle accidents.
We have personal experience riding motorcycles (BMW K series). We know
first hand what happens on the streets and highways of California. We have the
experience of representing clients that have been injured in motorcycle accidents. If
needed, we hire the nation's top motorcycle experts and accident reconstruction experts
for our clients to supplement our own experience and to testify at a trial.
It is important to understand that motorcycle accident victims know that
the other driver's insurance company as well as their own insurance company may have
interests that are adverse to their own. You should never speak to any
representative from ANY insurance company without first consulting with an attorney.
Once your case has been accepted by an attorney, the attorney will take
steps which will help prove liability (who is at fault) and maximize the money that you
are owed.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of
another driver or product defect, or hazards in the roadway, you need to hire an attorney
who knows the legal system, the insurance red tape, and the defendant's
attorneys.
You need to hire an attorney who has knowledge, experience, and the
resources to fight for your rights.
Since 1976 The Law Offices of Paul B. Kemp has been helping injured
persons navigate the legal system.
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