The legal team at Child & Jackson is here to help victims of Sacramento motorcycle accidents.
If you or a loved one sustained injuries and losses because of an accident while you were riding, get in touch with Child & Jackson for a free consultation and case evaluation with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer to ensure you understand your rights and options to get the help you deserve after sustaining harm due to another person’s negligence.
The short and direct answer is that the legal system never requires victims of Sacramento motorcycle accidents to hire a lawyer or have legal representation. You are permitted to pursue a lawsuit on your own, as is any injury victim. But before you decide that is the path you will choose, consider a few simple, yet vital points.
First, you will be required to complete the preparation and processes that all lawyers follow to file a lawsuit. If the process is not followed perfectly, it could delay or prevent you from moving forward with the case. Second, the time and focus needed to complete the filing and litigation process of a motorcycle accident lawsuit could be greater than you expect. Know that your energy and time could be vital to your healing and recovery, as well as essential to the processing of your lawsuit. The divided focus could result in less-than-perfect outcomes on both fronts.
Finally, research clearly demonstrates that Sacramento motorcycle accident lawsuits handled by a legal team such as the one at Child & Jackson almost always result in a significantly larger settlement or compensation award for the victim than when they litigate the case on their own. If you are depending on the funds for your lawsuit or settlement to cover medical expenses, repair or replace your bike, and help with living expenses and you are unable to work, you might want to entrust this complex process to the team who handles these cases routinely and is ready to work diligently to ensure you get the most robust compensation possible for the harm and losses caused by your motorcycle accident in Sacramento.
The team at Child & Jackson is here to help you understand your rights and options by cutting through all the legal jargon and explaining your case in clear and simple terms.
Delivering guidance and helpful information is the best way to ensure you are ready to make a well-informed choice about your lawsuit that meets your immediate needs and those that may arise in the future. Even after this valuable meeting, you are never required to hire a legal team or take any steps toward a lawsuit.
All the choices about the motorcycle lawsuit and your future are up to you and what you feel is in your best interests.
As a motorcycle rider, you rarely sit and contemplate all the ways you could get hurt on a bike. That is a sure way to take the enjoyment out of riding and even add a level of distraction that could increase your chances of injury. Good riders will quickly remind everyone to keep two wheels down and your eyes moving to watch for potential hazards. Great riders will also add that you need to know the most common motorcycle accidents in the region and how they happen to be prepared and ready to react if you see one of these incidents about to unfold in your path:
The list of potential liable parties in a Sacramento motorcycle accident lawsuit is often longer than most riders would expect.
You think about the other vehicles and people around you when you are on the road, and your list of responsible parties is limited to those you envision. And while those near you at the time of a motorcycle accident could be to blame, they are not the only ones who could share in the liability. The responsible parties can include:
After a motorcycle accident, one of your greatest concerns is overcoming the financial issues it creates. From the cost of medical treatment to the expense of repairing your bike, the items can quickly add up and cause you immense concern. However, after you meet with a Child & Jackson motorcycle accident lawyer to explore the possible value of your case, you will begin to feel better about your ability to secure the compensation owed to you, allowing you to put this entire experience in your rearview mirror.
You will gather all the documentation needed to compile a list of your economic damages. These are the expenses and losses that have a clear dollar amount and can include:
Other damages you can include in the compensation sought in your lawsuit are less tangible and often have no direct dollar value. These non-economic damages are more likely to impact your quality of life than your bank account, and can include:
Victims of a motorcycle accident in Sacramento caused by someone else’s negligence typically have 2 years from the date of the incident to prepare and file their case with the court. However, if the liable party in the case is a government entity or agency, such as a City of Sacramento vehicle or a Caltrans truck, the time limit for the victim to take legal action is reduced to 6 months from the date of the accident.
In both scenarios, the time limit is strictly enforced. Once it has passed, the victim is no longer permitted to pursue legal action to seek compensation for their losses and expenses related to that specific motorcycle accident.
Lane splitting is legal in California and should have no bearing on your ability to take legal action when you were hurt because of another person’s negligence. Drivers in the state are legally obligated to watch for motorcycles, just as they would any other vehicle, and to drive safely and respectfully while bikes are in a lane or when they are legally lane-splitting.
A rider is permitted to pursue legal action for any incident where another party was liable for part or all of the resposnability for the incident. But the amount of liability you hold will have an impact on the amount of compensation you can seek due to comparative liability.
Comparative liability means that the blame or liability for an accident can be shared among multiple parties. Each party held accountable for the incident is assigned a percentage of blame. If the liable party is also a victim, they are permitted to sue for the percentage of their compensation that is equal to the percentage of the other party’s liability. For example, if you were 20% liable for the accident and another person was found 80% liable, you could sue for 80% of your damages.
If you or a loved one has recently sustained injuries in a Sacramento motorcycle accident caused by negligence, the staff at Child & Jackson is here to offer guidance and expert legal services. Contact our office today to request a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer to explore the legal merit of your case and how you can seek compensation for your damages. The meeting is free, and you are never obligated to hire our firm or take any legal action.
If you choose to hire Child & Jackson, we are eager to handle your case and will never ask for any upfront legal fees or expenses. We choose to work on a contingency basis to ensure that all injury victims have access to the legal expertise they need after sustaining harm because of another person’s poor choices. Once you receive your compensation or settlement funds, you can then pay for the professional legal services that allowed you to win your case and move past this difficult incident.
