California Car Accident Accident AttorneysPeach & Weathers in San Bernardino and RiversideWhen you have been in a car, motorcycle, or any type of motor vehicle accident, you need to be aware of all of your rights and responsibility before you make the decision to settle with an insurance company or sue the other driver in the accident. If you settle a claim with an insurance company, you will permanently cut off your right to compensation. If you do not understand the complete costs of an accident, or you do not realize the full extent of your injuries, you will not be able to recover the money you need. Years of Successful Representation of Car Crash VictimsCall 909.693.3438, toll free 888.626.7936 for a Free Initial ConsultationAt Peach & Weathers in San Bernardino and Riverside, California, we have dealt with hundreds of car accidents ranging from rear-end collisions to rollovers. We know how to deal with insurance companies and preserve your right to get the compensation you deserve. Motorcycle AccidentsHow is a motorcycle accident different from a car crash accident? The same scenario plays out time and again — the driver of a car turns left, pulls out, or changes lanes without seeing the rider. Most automobile drivers simply are not expecting motorcycles, with disastrous results for motorcycle operators and their passengers. If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a motorcycle collision or crash because of the negligence of others, contact the law offices of Peach and Weathers for a free case evaluation about a personal injury or wrongful death claim. With offices based in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Rancho Cucamonga, we handle cases throughout Southern California and our firm is always there for you. As a firm that specializes only in personal injury, we understand the debilitating, often permanent injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident:
Educating the JuryOften the public has unfavorable misconceptions about motorcycles and the people who operate them. Eyewitnesses frequently claim the motorcyclist was speeding, while crash investigation statistics show this is not the case in the majority of collisions. Jurors (most of whom do not ride) frequently presume that the cyclist must have been doing something wrong, when actually the driver of the car was at fault. In a claim for damages, an attorney who doesn't litigate these types of cases on a consistent basis can't explain what happened as well as we can. We put a lot of time and resources into educating juries — and insurance company representatives — about the facts. For example, a motorcycle turns by counter-steering (the wheel actually points momentarily away from the direction of the turn), which might be misconstrued by observers. And a majority of the braking capacity is in the front of the bike, with heavy skid marks from the rear wheel perhaps indicating an inexperienced or panicky reliance on the less effective back brake. Thus, a lack of skid marks may actually indicate the cyclist was taking the appropriate action to avoid or minimize an accident. If you understand the idea — so will our juries. Knowledgeable InvestigationIf need be we will visit the crash scene. In all of our cases, from car crashes to motorcycle accidents, we have the resources to photograph the site, analyze skid marks and the debris field, identify witnesses, and, if necessary, make sure that the vehicles are examined by experts. We can employ accident reconstruction specialists to determine the driver error and/or road conditions that led to the crash. Mile for mile, motorcyclists are six times more likely than auto drivers to be involved in a crash, often because of other motorists' failure to see or account for motorcycles. There aren't really "fender-benders" in motorcycle accidents — 80 percent of accidents result in serious injury to the motorcycle operator. In addition to knowing how to prove negligence on behalf of the other party, we are also knowledgeable about all insurance and liability issues relating to car and motorcycle accidents, including PIP coverage, uninsured motorist (UM/UIM), and comparative negligence (limited recovery of damages if you were partially at fault). To secure the full compensation to recuperate as much as medically possible, you'll want an attorney who has the proven experience, through settlement and at trial, to prevail on your behalf. Contact us today to discuss your case in a free consultation. You can call us at 909.693.3438, toll free 888.626.7936. Statutes of Limitation and Your Right to SueYou will lose your right to sue for injuries caused during a car accident if you do not begin a lawsuit within a certain timeframe after it has occurred. These are called "statutes of limitation." An experienced attorney can accurately tell you if you still have the right to sue the other parties to a car accident. You can call our office to set up an appointment at 909.693.3438, toll free 888.626.7936. Serving clients in San Bernardino, Riverside, and all of Southern California If you have been injured while driving, do not allow your right to sue to slip away. Contact a California car accident attorney at our office by filling out our online contact form. |
