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California Motorcycle Laws
Understanding Motorcycle Accident Laws – Skilled Lawyers Explain California Statutes
If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle crash, it is crucial that you understand the laws that could affect your potential case.Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident and the severity of your injuries, a number of laws will likely come into play.Hiring an experienced attorney is the best way to make sure that you understand the law and, most importantly, that your rights are protected. Proner & Proner’s motorcycle accident lawyers are well-versed in the laws impacting California crash victims’ claims. As one of the most successful motorcycle accident law firms in the nation, we have a history of successful case resolutions. When you enlist the services of our attorneys, we will strive to help you become fully informed of your rights while providing the exceptional legal representation you need to obtain the compensation you deserve.
Motorcycle Accident Laws Impacting California Claims
Motorcycle accident laws pertain primarily to the issues of liability and personal injury in a motorcycle accident claim. In order to file a lawsuit, a victim must be able to prove that another party’s actions or negligence caused the accident. A number of parties – including motorcycle designers, manufacturers, and distributers, motorists, and the motorcyclist himself – can be held liable for a motorcycle accident injury.The law allows victims who can prove the other party’s negligence to pursue compensation for their injuries, whether the injuries are relatively minor or catastrophic. The law also allows surviving family members of wrongful death victims to seek damages.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle crash, contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our motorcycle accident lawyers serving clients in California. We will work diligently to help you understand the law as it applies to your potential case and to utilize the laws to your advantage.
State Motorcycle Accident Laws
Motorcycle accident laws in the state of California include the following:
Helmet Laws
As California motorcycle accident statistics underscore, a motorist’s decision to wear a helmet can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a crash. The state enforces a universal helmet law, which mandates that all motorcyclists wear a helmet while driving. (The universality of California’s helmet law distinguishes it from states that either do not require helmet use for any motorcyclists or require it only for motorcyclists under a certain age.) California also provides a number of educational resources designed to increase helmet usage and overall motorcycle safety.
Other Pertinent Personal Injury Laws
State personal injury laws also affect a victim’s motorcycle accident claim.Personal injury laws in California include the following:
Statute of limitations – Motorcycle accident victims seeking compensation for personal injury must file suit within California’s two-year statute of limitations, or time limit, for filing a personal injury lawsuit.(The statute of limitations for filing a property damage lawsuit – i.e. damage to the victim’s motorcycle – is three years.)Once the statute of limitations passes, victims may not seek damages.
Comparative negligence – In cases in which more than one party is responsible for a victim’s injuries, each party can be held partially (comparatively) negligent and made to damages proportionate to his degree of fault.When a victim is partially at fault for his injuries, while this may reduce the size of his settlement, it does not necessarily bar him from obtaining damages.
Strict negligence – Under the legal theory of strict negligence, when a product defect (including a recalled or defective automotive part or motorcycle part) causes an accident or injury, the designer, manufacturer, or distributor of the product can be held liable for resultant injuries.
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Motorcycle accident victims need to have an experienced attorney on their side, as this is the best way to understand the laws pertaining to personal injury compensation.If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle crash, contact Proner & Proner to learn more about motorcycle accident laws.Our lawyers serve clients throughout California.When you hire a member of our team, we will provide the outstanding legal counsel and representation you need and deserve.
Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about state motorcycle accident laws.Our lawyers serve clients from throughout California.
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