Northern California Broadside Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Northern California Broadside Motorcycle Accident
A broadside motorcycle accident, sometimes referred to as a T-bone or side impact collision, occurs when a vehicle’s front end hits the side of a motorcycle. In a broadside impact, injury to the biker is usually much more severe than what a motor vehicle driver or passenger may experience. A motorcycle’s small size and lack of protective barrier is no match against a vehicle weighing several tons. An additional factor in determining the severity of the biker’s injuries in a broadside motorcycle accident is the speed at which the passenger vehicle was traveling. A passenger vehicle that is traveling at high speeds can create a stronger impact when hitting a motorcycle in a broadside accident.
A northern California motorcycle accident injury lawyer can help you begin to rebuild your life following a broadside motorcycle accident. The lawyers at Estey Bomberger realize that financial compensation cannot lessen the severity of your injuries, but it can aid in the recovery process by ensuring you receive the best medical care available.
Causes of Northern California Broadside Motorcycle Accidents
In California, the most common cause of a broadside accident is driver negligence or recklessness, which is defined as failing to take proper care while operating a vehicle. Negligence occurs when a driver fails to yield the right of way at an intersection or makes an unsafe left hand turn, causing a broadside motorcycle accident. A driver may also be guilty of negligence if, distracted by their cell phone, they make a dangerous turn and broadside a motorcyclist in a parking lot. A speeding driver who makes an abrupt lane change, and in the process broadsides a biker, may also be liable for damages. The most blatant act of driver negligence is driving drunk, which is against the law under California Vehicle Code § 23153. Driving under the influence greatly reduces reaction time and impairs a driver’s judgment. A drunk driver who cannot react quickly enough to a traffic signal light may run a red light and broadside a biker.
Broadside Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Even a small sedan can create a powerful impact when colliding into the side of a motorcycle and can result in some of the most severe injuries for a biker. Common injuries include brain trauma, head trauma, spinal cord injury, lacerations, bone fractures, limb loss, dislocation, burns, disfigurement, road rash, coma and death. Many bikers that experience a traumatic crash develop posttraumatic stress disorder, struggle with depression, and find it harder to adapt socially.
Successful Case Results
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a broadside motorcycle accident, you may be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the negligent or reckless driver. Contact a northern California motorcycle accident attorney at Estey Bomberger to discuss your case, 24 hours a day. Upon hiring us to represent you, we will prepare a strong case against the negligent or reckless parties who caused the accident and prevent insurance companies from placing the blame onto you. Our arduous case workup and unparalleled legal experience have helped us obtain millions of dollars in settlements for our clients. In one such case, where a rider suffered severe brain injuries from colliding with an automobile, our attorneys recovered more than three million dollars for the biker. Call our northern California personal injury lawyers at (800) 890-6722 or fill out our online case evaluation form. All consultations are free, with no obligation. We will not charge any fees unless we recover compensation for you.