Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

At the law firm of Estey & Bomberger, we provide skilled legal representation to victims of motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another driver, or a defective motorcycle, you should not be forced to face the financial consequences of your injuries alone. Compensation for a Los Angeles motorcycle accident can include monetary damages for medical bills, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering.

Types of Los Angeles Motorcycle Accidents

The majority of Los Angeles motorcycle accidents involve collisions with another vehicle, usually a car or truck.  These accidents often happen when the driver of the car or truck does not see the motorcyclist and turns left or right into the path of the bike. If the motorcyclist is unable to react, a collision inevitably occurs, usually resulting in serious injury or death to the motorcyclist.  Another type of collision occurs when a motorcyclist strikes an open car door. Collisions with pedestrians, cyclists or other motorcycles also occur fairly often in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Injuries

A motorcyclist is statistically five times more likely to be injured in an accident than the occupant of a car. Likewise, a motorcyclist is also much more likely to die in a collision than a passenger or driver of an automobile.  Even with a helmet, a motorcyclist just does not have the same steel walls of protection that automobile occupants have. Common injuries in Los Angeles motorcycle accidents include:

1. Bone fracture injuries
2. Closed head injuries
3. Laceration injuries
4. Paralysis injuries
5. Road rash injuries
6. Skull fracture injuries
7. Spinal cord injuries
8. Traumatic brain injuries
9. Torn ligaments
10. Other catastrophic injuries

California Motorcycle Fatalities on the Rise

While other types of motor vehicle accident fatalities are declining, the number of fatal accidents involving motorcycles has actually gone up in recent years.  In 1998, 204 people were killed in California motorcycle accidents. In 2008, 560 people were killed in motorcycle accidents in California. The rising trend in California is similar to nationwide numbers. Not all motorcycle accidents are the fault of other drivers. Motorcyclists, who have the same rights as other drivers, also have the same responsibilities. Speeding and drinking while driving is just as reckless and dangerous for motorcyclists as it is for other drivers.

Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Stephen Estey, founding partner of Estey & Bomberger, has been riding and racing motorcycles for longer than he has been practicing law. This experience gives him a unique advantage over other attorneys. He understands the dynamics of riding a motorcycle and the challenges motorcyclists face on the road and in the courtroom. We can anticipate the tactics insurance companies will use to try and pay you as little as possible for your injuries. At Estey & Bomberger, our attorneys will do everything possible to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries, or the wrongful death of a family member. Our case results – the many verdicts and settlements we've obtained for injured motorcyclists - speak for themselves.

Schedule Your Free Motorcycle Accident Consultation

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and evaluation of your potential case. Our dedicated staff is available to discuss your case and answer your questions 24 hours a day. If we represent you in your Los Angeles motorcycle accident claim, we will not charge any fees unless we win your case.