Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Fatal Motorcycle Wreck in Oceanside
A 20-year-old Marine is dead after a woman turned in front of his motorcycle as she was pulling into a local gas station. According to OPD Traffic Services Unit Sgt. Clint Bussey, the collision occurred when a Volkswagen made a left turn from northbound Douglas Drive into the AMPM gas station, striking the right… Read More »
What is the Main Cause of Motorcycle Accidents?
Driver error, which causes over 98 percent of the motorcycle crashes in California, is the main cause of motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles make up only a small percentage of vehicle traffic, and they’re small to see, especially in a sea of large vehicles. So, drivers aren’t looking for hard-to-see motorcycles. These facts don’t excuse negligence,… Read More »
Formal and Informal Defenses in Motorcycle Wreck Claims
Legal defenses in motorcycle crash claims rarely succeed. The burden of proof in a civil claim is only a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than not. That’s one of the lowest standards of proof in California courts. So, a little evidence goes a long way. Plus, in most cases, jurors sympathize with… Read More »
What to Expect in a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Motorcycle accident survivors can almost always expect a settlement. About 95 percent of personal injury matters settle out of court. Generally, lawyers don’t settle claims because they’re afraid to go to trial. Instead, they settle claims because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Typically, people shouldn’t give up a… Read More »
Top Five Motorcycle Crash Causes
Driver error, in one form or another, causes over 98 percent of the motorcycle crashes in California. The causes are varied, as outlined below, and the common denominator is driver inattention. Most motorcycle riders who have gone down probably heard the tortfeasor (negligent driver) say something like “I never even saw you” or “You… Read More »
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Southern California boasts beautiful weather. Many people love riding their motorcycles in the sunny weather of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Marcos. Such a ride can be fun and thrilling. A motorcycle ride can also be dangerous. Motorcycles are much smaller and less safe than other vehicles. They have no seat belts or airbags and… Read More »
