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Motorcycle Accidents in California
While the number of motorcycle accidents in California is just a small percentage of all accidents, the injuries are often severe and life-threatening. For injured riders, one of the first things after an accident should be to contact an experienced injury attorney who can preserve the evidence and take care of the legal headaches while you recover.
Common Causes of Riverside Motorcycle Accidents
Our attorneys have helped motorcyclists injured in various types of accidents. Some of the most common causes include:
- Speeding. A large number of motorcycle accidents involve drivers who speed and as a result are unable to avoid rear-end collisions.
- Motor vehicle drivers who fail to yield the right of way. Drivers often fail to yield to motorcyclists, who can be difficult to spot. Other times, drivers make left-hand turns without noticing nearby motorcyclists or misjudge them.
- Distracted drivers. Anyone who operates a vehicle must pay careful attention to anyone else on the road. When drivers fail to focus on driving, deadly accidents can occur.
- Road hazards. While cars do not get disrupted by obstacles like potholes in the road, these hazards can prove deadly to motorcyclists.
Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents result in injuries. Some of the most common injuries caused by these accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries
- Loss of limbs
- Broken bones
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Road rash
Regardless of the injuries that injured motorcyclists face after an accident, our lawyers can help pursue compensation for the resulting medical costs and other damages if another party was responsible for what happened.
Speak with an Experienced Riverside Motorcycle Accident Attorney
At Amicus Legal Group, we love helping accident victims. We understand the deadly nature of motorcycle accidents and do what it takes to hold responsible parties accountable. Contact us today to see how we can help.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in California
California’s helmet law states that every rider must wear an approved helmet. To be approved, helmets must meet DMV regulations. Failure to wear a helmet can lead to both citations and fines as well as have a negative impact on accident claims because the insurance company will argue that the failure to wear a helmet made the injuries worse.
Client Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working a very large scale drug case with Mr. Serrao, representing co-defendants. Mr. Serrao was a pleasure to work with. Highly skilled and very aggressive in his advocacy on his client’s behalf. I highly recommend Mr. Serrao for anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney.
Babak Farahan
Mr. Serrao worked on my DUI charge earlier this year and all I can say is WOW! Not only did he keep me updated with the case but his knowledge of the process helped calm my nerves, which was very important to me. He showed care for me as a client and I can’t thank him enough. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a quality criminal defense attorney.
Derrick J.
John-Paul is well known in our community as a smart and effective criminal defense lawyer who is sensitive to his clients’ situations and responsive to their needs. I refer my clients to him with confidence when they need help with the criminal justice system.
Lawrence Brock
John-Paul took my civil case when no one else would because other lawyers didn’t have confidence in my daughter who has special needs to testify, if needed. John-Paul won her case against the school district without a jury because he cared about my child, believed she was honest and deserved justice. He still doesn’t mind taking my calls whenever I have a question regarding her case.
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John-Paul is a superb attorney. He was my mentor when I was in law school, and now as an attorney I still go to him for advice on complex cases. When my brother required representation I referred him to John-Paul. That is how highly I think of JP as an attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs representation.
Kit Westbrook
John-Paul is an extremely effective criminal defense attorney. The one thing that makes him stand out from other defense attorneys is that he talks to his clients to learn the circumstances surrounding their incident and then he makes a forceful and articulate argument in defense of his clients. I recommend my clients to John-Paul when they are in need of a criminal defense attorney because I know he will stand up for them.
Stephen Rinka
Attorney John Paul-Serrao helped us to win our case against the insurance company after we were involved in a traffic accident where our car was rear ended, we tried to handle it ourselves with the insurance company and they did not want to cooperate with us, so we hired Mr. Serrao and he was able to get us a settlement above with the insurance company was willing to pay. I would highly recommend him.
Lupe G.
Occasionally you meet another attorney who is so impressive both personally and professionally that you want to be affiliated with them in any way you can both personally and professionally. That is how I feel about John-Paul. I not only consider him one of the finest attorneys I know, but I now proudly call him my friend. He is among the very best.
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