Motorcycle accidents are among the most devastating types of traffic collisions. In fact, motorcyclists are four times more likely to be injured and 22 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle collision than are passenger vehicle occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Those who survive are often left with painful injuries, life-altering medical expenses, and long-term impairments.
If you or someone you love was recently injured in a motorcycle accident in Santa Ana, know that you are not alone. DJA Injury Lawyers wants to help you get the compensation you need to get your life back on track, including money for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. You should not have to pay the price of someone else’s careless mistake, and we’re ready to hold the responsible parties accountable for what they’ve done. Contact us today to get started with a free consultation with our Santa Ana motorcycle accident lawyers.
Motorcycle Accident Cases We Handle
Motorcyclists are at inherently greater risk of injury in an accident because of their exposed position and lack of protection. This risk increases when other road users behave carelessly or recklessly, such as by:
- Speeding/driving too fast for conditions
- Tailgating/following too closely
- Running traffic signals
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Crowding motorcyclists
- Making unsafe left turns
- Distracted driving
- Driving while intoxicated
If someone else caused a motorcycle accident that injured you, they could owe you compensation for the harm you suffered as a result. Unfortunately, you should know that motorcycle accident claims are often more complicated than other collision cases. First, motorcyclists are more likely to suffer severe injuries, which means they need more compensation to pay for treatment—compensation that at-fault parties and their insurers don’t want to pay.
Second, insurance companies often rely on tired stereotypes of motorcyclists as devil-may-care outlaws in order to shift the blame onto them. The at-fault driver’s insurance provider might try to paint you as a reckless driver who’s responsible for what happened.
These factors are why you need help from a motorcycle accident lawyer in Santa Ana. The professionals at DJA Injury Lawyers can:
- Thoroughly investigate the accident to determine everyone who’s to blame for your injuries
- Put a fair dollar value on the personal and financial harm you’ve suffered as a result, from medical bills to pain and suffering
- File your insurance claims and negotiate with adjusters for a fair settlement
- Take your case to trial if it becomes the best way to demand the full amount you deserve
What’s more, we’ll do all this work at no upfront cost to you. You only owe our Santa Ana motorcycle accident lawyers a fee if we put money back in your pocket. That’s how confident we are in our abilities.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Motorcyclists are at considerable risk of serious injury and death in the event of a collision. According to UC Berkeley, nearly 14 percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide in 2021 were motorcyclists, despite motorcycles accounting for 3.5 percent of all registered vehicles and just 0.6 percent of all vehicle miles traveled. Closer to home, 565 motorcyclists were killed in collisions in California that same year. The California Office of Traffic Safety estimates that 57 motorcyclists were killed or injured in collisions in Santa Ana alone.
Frequently Asked Questions Motorcycle Accidents
Below, you’ll find the answers to some of the questions we most frequently get from prospective motorcycle accident clients.
How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?
While it is difficult to say how much your case could be worth without carefully reviewing the circumstances, you could be entitled to money to cover the following:
- Your past and future medical expenses
- Any wages you’ve lost while recovering
- Any income you lose in the future because of lingering injuries
- Your pain and suffering, as well as diminished quality of life
- The cost to repair or replace your damaged motorcycle
If you’d like a more specific answer to this question, we’d be happy to give you one during your free, no-obligation consultation.
How much does a motorcycle accident lawyer cost?
The aftermath of a motorcycle accident is an expensive time, and it’s understandable that you’d be worried about taking on additional costs when you can least afford them. That’s why the team at DJA Injury Lawyers works on contingency, which means you don’t pay us upfront for our services. Instead, you only pay us when we win your case and put money back in your pocket. That way, you’re not at any financial risk when demanding fair compensation for what happened.
What should I do after a motorcycle accident?
What you do in the days and weeks after a motorcycle accident will have a considerable effect on your ability to recover compensation. Here’s what you can do to lay the foundation for a strong injury claim:
- Report the accident to law enforcement and request a copy of the police accident report they compile.
- Seek prompt medical attention to diagnose and treat your injuries.
- Follow your doctor’s treatment plan to improve your prognosis and demonstrate your commitment to getting better.
- Write down an account of what happened while your memory is still fresh, and consider keeping a “pain journal” that records your day-to-day struggles.
- Start a folder of evidence of the accident, including any photos or videos you were able to take at the scene, the names and contact info of anyone who witnessed the accident, and anything else that might be helpful.
- Build out your evidence folder with your medical records, pay stubs, repair estimates, and other proof of your financial losses.
Finally, schedule a consultation with the Santa Ana motorcycle accident lawyers with DJA Injury Lawyers and bring your folder with you. We’ll review your case for free and advise you on your options.
Get Help From Our Santa Ana Motorcycle Lawyers
Have you been injured in a motorcycle accident in Santa Ana? Then let DJA Injury Lawyers hold the at-fault parties accountable for what they’ve done and demand they compensate you for what you’ve suffered. Reach out to us online or call (949) 229-7228 to get started with a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Santa Ana.