Huntington Beach
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Following a motorcycle accident, it’s necessary to make sure your safety and health are not compromised. Therefore, the first steps to take are to move yourself and your bike to the side of the road and contact the Huntington Beach Police Department or the local California Highway Patrol. Once informed of an accident, HBPD or CHP will rush to the scene of the accident and provide necessary assistance, from administering medical attention to writing a police report. In order to maintain your safety, other precautionary steps to follow include to: 

1. Collect evidence – Exchange information with the other motorist, including name, phone number, auto insurance information, and license plate. In addition, take photos and videos of the wreckage, all sustained injuries, and the accident scene. Also, be sure to get the responding officer’s name and badge number, in order to collect the police report.
2. See a doctor – A medic can immediately treat a personal injury at the scene. However, it’s crucial to see a doctor and get a full-body exam following the crash. This ensures severe injuries are accurately diagnosed and treated. Additionally, these actions will indicate to an insurance adjuster that the injuries were caused by the at-fault driver and establish when treatment began.
3. File a motorcycle accident claim – Even if the motorcycle accident is not your fault, the accident will still need to be reported to your insurance company. When filing motorcycle accident claims, statements are taken by your personal auto insurance provider, and claim numbers are assigned to that particular case. Once completed, your insurance will contact the other party’s insurance company to seek compensation for damages.
4. Contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer – After the at-fault party’s insurance is contacted, they will begin building a case to reduce how much they owe in damages or simply reject the motorcycle accident claims that are filed against the company. An insurance adjuster may also convince you to settle for a low offer or take partial fault in causing the crash. To keep your rights protected, consult with an experienced attorney for guidance. 

Each step will strengthen your motorcycle accident claim and improve your chances of maximizing financial compensation. If any areas were neglected, an experienced Huntington Beach motorcycle accident lawyer can salvage the available evidence and produce a winning case. 

Coast Car Accident Lawyers will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. Motorcycle accident cases are complex and difficult to win without the support of the right legal team. However, our legal team has the experience and knowledge to determine the value of your claim and will not let the insurance adjusters take advantage. 

California’s laws allow victims who were injured due to another person’s negligence to recoup their losses in the form of economic damages and non-economic damages. Examples of these types of damages include the following:

• Economic damages – Monetary losses that can be verified, such as past and future medical bills, lost wages (current and future), and property damage or replacement
• Non-economic damages – Non-quantifiable losses, consisting of pain and suffering, loss in the enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and permanent disfigurement or physical disabilities

In the event a motorcycle accident results in wrongful death, the surviving family members of the victim can file a lawsuit against the liable party. Recoverable damages can include both economic and non-economic damages. 

After an auto accident, our Huntington Beach motorcycle accident lawyers assist clients and their families determine how much their personal injury cases are worth. At Coast Car Accident Lawyers, it is our mission to help you recover fair and full compensation.

By nature, motorcycles are less visible than other motor vehicles on the road, and therefore, more vulnerable to being hit. Take distracted driving into account, and a motor vehicle accident becomes much more likely to happen.

In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 5,500 motorcycle crash fatalities across the US in 2020. Additionally, it was found that motorcycle riders are 29 times more likely than car drivers to die in a motorcycle crash.

It was also found that fatal motorcycle accidents commonly occurred on the weekends, with approximately 70% of accidents taking place between noon and midnight. In Huntington Beach, popular areas like Pacific City in Downtown Huntington experience regular traffic day or night. Most crashes occur at the following intersections:

• Main St. and PCH (Pacific Coast Highway)
• Ellis Ave. and Newland St.
• Gothard St. and Heil Ave.
• Magnolia St. and Yorktown Ave.
• Adams Ave. and Bushard St.
• Springdale St. and McFadden Ave.