Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Injury Lawyer

A motorcycle accident may have the potential to cause serious and lasting injuries. When involved in a collision with another vehicle, the rider of the motorcycle will be at an increased risk of injury for two primary reasons. The disparity in the size and weight of vehicles will mean that the smaller vehicle, the motorcycle, will sustain the most damage in the collision. The fact that the rider is not protected by a steel frame, airbags and a safety belt will be the other primary cause for serious injuries. Even when wearing a helmet and other protective gear, a motorcyclist may be catastrophically injured in an accident. These two factors support National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) motorcycle accident statistics from 2007 that showed motorcyclists were approximately 37 times more likely to lose their lives and 9 times more likely to be injured in traffic accidents.

Consulting with a Los Angeles injury lawyer is one of the most important things you can do if you were injured in a motorcycle accident. Your injuries may have been minor or severe and may impact you in different ways: financially, emotionally and physically. Having an experienced attorney to handle your insurance claim will help you seek and recover full financial compensation for all medical bills, future medical care, lost earnings and other post-accident expenses you have experienced.

Choosing a Motorcycle Accident Attorney

It can be difficult to choose the right attorney to handle your case. That is why we offer a free consultation to review your case and give you the opportunity to learn more about our firm and our team. At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, we handle cases for motorcycle accident victims who have sustained all types of catastrophic injuries in these collisions: paralysis, concussion, spinal cord injuries, brain damage, broken bones, damaged internal organs, burn injuries, amputation, and much more. We have the experience and resources to competently handle your case.