What To Do If You’re Involved in a Motorcycle or Truck Accident?

Motorcycle and truck accidents often lead to serious injuries and even fatalities in some cases. Motorcycles are too small and don’t provide enough impact protection while trucks are too big and a single collision from them can send other vehicles flying. Most accident victims are too traumatized by the accident to take the right steps and protect their interests. At Kahn Roven LLP, we recommend that people involved in these accidents should take the steps mentioned below:

1. Get away from the vehicle and call authorities

Your first priority is your health and safety. If you’re not trapped or injured by the accident, get away from the vehicle as quickly as you can and call the authorities immediately. If you delay in calling the authorities, you will compromise your safety and your legal interests.

2. Don’t speak to anyone but the medical professionals and the authorities about the accident

You should only discuss the facts of the accident with your trusted family members and authorities. Some medical professionals might need more information regarding the circumstances of your accident but most won’t question you about it. They don’t need access to the information to diagnose and treat you. Don’t discuss the accident with anyone else as that would compromise your interests.

3. Contact the attorney as soon as you’re well enough to have a consultation with them

Contact an attorney as soon as you’re well enough and have the doctor’s permission to call an attorney. The lawyer will only have 2 years to prepare for and file the case so they need to start early. There are some exemptions to the Statute of Limitations and you can discuss them with your attorney during the consultation, but for the most part, it’s important to discuss the case as quickly as you can. The details of the accident will be fresh in your mind and all external evidence will be easier to access as well.

For example, your truck accident attorney in Los Angeles will have an easier time interviewing any witnesses and getting accurate information about the case. Your Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer will need full access to your medical files, insurance papers, and other such documents to build a good case for you.

If you need immediate legal assistance, don’t hesitate to call us at 844 9 INJURED. You can also get in touch with us at Kahn Roven, LLP through our contact us form or on 818-888-9171.

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Get Fair Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident by Consulting an Experienced Attorney

California is a huge state that has vast highways and freeways. It also has favorable weather for bikers almost throughout the year. Unfortunately, if you look at the recent Los Angeles motorcycle accident statistics, you will always imagine of a destructive accident when you lay your eyes on a brand-new motorcycle. The California Office of Traffic Safety has estimated that the number of motorcycle accidents has doubled over the last couple of years.

Motorcycle Laws in Los Angeles

California vehicle codes have complex motorcycle accident laws. For example, Los Angeles bikers are allowed to engage in white lining which is also known as lane splitting. However, in other states, this is not allowed. Therefore, it is important to consult experienced Motorcycle accident attorneys los angeles.

Some Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Most motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles are caused by distracted drivers. Because motorcycles are smaller than normal vehicles, drivers often fail to check blind spots, and don't notice bikers using the same roads legally as stipulated by the California laws. Drivers who are distracted will change lanes without carefully checking other road users who may be out of their direct sight.

Why You Need an Attorney After a Motorcycle Collision

After a motorcycle accident, hiring an experienced attorney is necessary. This is especially because insurance companies don't give much value to motorcycle operators.

Truck and car vehicle operators often have a great prejudice against motorcyclists. Even in cases where bikers have done nothing wrong they will often not get fully compensated. However, when you have an experienced attorney he or she will be able to persuade the jury or insurance company on the value of your case.

The Legal Process Your Attorney Will Follow

Your attorney will start by determining the severity of your injuries, what medical treatment you should get, and who is to blame for the collision. Your lawyer will try and resolve the case outside the court, but if this is not possible he or she will file a lawsuit.

After filing the lawsuit, you will engage in discovery with the other party which is the exchange of information both orally or in writing. After the discovery of the witnesses is over, your lawyer will engage the experts to set a strong foundation for your case. The experts will testify on the level of damages incurred, and describe how the accident occurred.

After discovery, both parties will try and settle the case. However, if you cannot come to an agreement your Motorcycle accident attorneys Los Angeles from Kahn Roven, LLP will advise you to go to trial. 

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