NEGLIGENCE
"THROTTLE" (noun). A word that describes a part of your motorcycle.
"THROTTLE" (verb). A word that describes what you would like to do to a negligent driver.
Motorcyclists get the unique privilege of driving one of the most exhilarating vehicles on the road – but that freedom can have a high price. Motorcycle accidents occur all too often, causing extensive property damage and dangerous physical injuries, even death. Worst of all, a full 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents are the fault of the other party, not the motorcycle operator!
Though motorcycles are responsible for safely operating their vehicles at all times, they don’t have control over the many obstacles road riding can present. Adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, and faulty equipment cause some motorcycle accidents. But negligent drivers who are oblivious of how to share the road with motorcyclists can cause serious damage, even death. Distracted, angry, or simply clueless, they can cause irreparable damage to your bike – and your body.
If you’ve been involved in a California motorcycle accident that involves another driver, you may be wondering if you have a negligence claim. If you can answer the following three questions with the word “yes,” you probably do: Did the driver fail to exercise a reasonable standard of care while operating his or her vehicle? Did the driver’s negligence cause the accident? Did you suffer damages – either physically or to your property – as a result of the accident?
Negligence cases allow victims to file for financial compensation to cover the physical and emotional costs of injuries, medical treatment, property damage, and/or punitive punishment to drivers who acted out of malice or under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Filing a negligence lawsuit against an unsafe driver doesn’t just allow you to gain justice for your injuries – it can prevent future accidents by making an example of the negligent driver in court.
If you’re looking to file a negligence lawsuit, you need an experienced California motorcycle accident attorney on your side. The lawyers at Bisnar Chase have devoted nearly 30 years to representing injury victims and have won millions of dollars in settlements and favorable verdicts for their clients. Do you have a valid negligence case for a motorcycle accident? Find out today – contact Bisnar Chase now for a free, confidential consultation.
