Abogados en Los Ángeles: Accidentes en Moto

California es el hogar de gran parte de la industria de motocicletas en los Estados Unidos. Según el Centro de Investigación y Educación sobre Transporte Seguro de la UC Berkeley, hay más de 800,000 motocicletas registradas en California, lo que la convierte en el estado con la mayor cantidad de motociclistas en el país, seguido de Florida con 550,000 y Texas con 445,000.

Debido a este alto número de motocicletas, California también es uno de los estados con mayor cantidad de accidentes mortales en motocicleta. Entre 2011 y 2015, 2,299 motociclistas murieron en accidentes de tráfico, y 59,745 resultaron heridos.

Los motociclistas tienen un riesgo mucho mayor de sufrir lesiones catastróficas, ya que no cuentan con la protección de un automóvil, camión o autobús. Como resultado, estos accidentes a menudo son fatales o dejan a las víctimas con lesiones incapacitantes, como traumatismo craneal, daño cerebral, amputaciones, parálisis y otras condiciones debilitantes.

Si ha sido gravemente herido debido a la negligencia de otro conductor, debe ponerse en contacto con un abogado especializado en lesiones personales en Los Ángeles, CA. En Moaddel Kremer & Gerome LLP, representamos a víctimas de accidentes en motocicleta en todo el condado de Los Ángeles y el sur de California. Nuestro objetivo es proteger su futuro asegurando la máxima compensación posible.

Causas comunes de accidentes de motocicleta en Los Ángeles

La mayoría de los accidentes de motocicleta son causados por errores del conductor. Algunos de los factores más comunes incluyen:

Exceso de velocidad: Conducir a una velocidad superior al límite establecido o demasiado rápido para las condiciones del clima o la carretera aumenta el riesgo de perder el control.
Conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol o drogas: Aproximadamente 28 personas mueren cada día en EE.UU. debido a accidentes relacionados con conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol.
Giros a la izquierda sin precaución: Muchos motociclistas son impactados por conductores que hacen giros a la izquierda sin verificar su presencia.
Cambios de carril inseguros: Algunos conductores no revisan su punto ciego antes de cambiar de carril, lo que puede provocar una colisión con un motociclista.
Separación de carriles (“lane splitting”): Circular entre carriles en tráfico lento es legal en California, pero los conductores pueden no esperar ver una motocicleta acercándose, lo que puede causar un accidente.

Dado que una motocicleta pesa solo unas pocas cientos de libras, mientras que un automóvil promedio pesa aproximadamente 5,000 libras, las probabilidades de que un motociclista salga ileso de una colisión son mínimas, sin importar cuánta protección lleve puesta.

Lesiones comunes en accidentes de motocicleta

Las lesiones más frecuentes en motociclistas incluyen:

Quemaduras y abrasiones por fricción (“road rash”)
Fracturas y huesos rotos
Lesiones cerebrales traumáticas (TBI)
Lesiones en la médula espinal
Daño a órganos internos
Parálisis
Desfiguración y cicatrices
Muerte por negligencia (en accidentes fatales)

En Moaddel Kremer & Gerome LLP, nuestros abogados analizarán su historial médico, el informe policial, declaraciones de testigos y otras pruebas para determinar la responsabilidad en su caso. Incluso si tuvo parte de la culpa, aún puede tener derecho a recibir compensación.

Responsabilidad en una demanda por accidente de motocicleta en California

California es un estado de “culpa” para los accidentes de motocicleta, lo que significa que la aseguradora del conductor culpable debe pagar por sus daños. Si el otro conductor no tenía seguro, es posible que pueda recurrir a su póliza de conductor no asegurado/subasegurado (UM/UIM) o presentar una demanda directa contra el conductor responsable.

En algunos casos, puede haber más de una parte responsable, como por ejemplo:

Si el accidente fue causado por un vehículo comercial, podría presentar una demanda contra la empresa empleadora del conductor.
Si una falla mecánica causó el accidente, puede presentar una demanda de responsabilidad por producto defectuoso contra el fabricante.
Si el accidente fue resultado de una carretera mal mantenida, el gobierno local o estatal podría ser responsable por no reparar baches, señalización deficiente o pavimento irregular.

Determinar la parte responsable de un accidente grave puede ser complicado y llevar tiempo. Deje que un abogado experimentado de Moaddel Kremer & Gerome LLP investigue su caso para que pueda concentrarse en su recuperación.

Compensación en una demanda por accidente de motocicleta en Los Ángeles

En California, las víctimas de accidentes de motocicleta pueden presentar una demanda por pérdidas económicas y gastos adicionales derivados de sus lesiones. Los tipos de compensación incluyen:

Gastos médicos actuales y futuros
Terapias de rehabilitación, como fisioterapia y asesoramiento psicológico
Pérdida de ingresos y capacidad de ganancia
Discapacidad permanente
Dolor y sufrimiento
Angustia emocional
Pérdida de calidad de vida
Daños a la propiedad (su motocicleta y equipo dañado)
Compensación por muerte injusta (para accidentes fatales)

En algunos casos, también podría recibir daños punitivos si el conductor culpable actuó con negligencia extrema, como conducir ebrio con múltiples antecedentes de DUI.

¿Qué hacer después de un accidente de motocicleta en California?

Si ha sufrido un accidente en motocicleta, siga estos pasos:

Evalúe sus lesiones y pida ayuda médica si es necesario.
Llame al 911 y espere a la policía para obtener un informe oficial.
Obtenga la información del otro conductor (nombre, número de licencia, seguro, etc.).
Recoja información de testigos y tome fotos del accidente.
Busque atención médica de inmediato, incluso si cree que sus lesiones son menores.
No hable con la aseguradora sin antes consultar con un abogado.

¿Qué pasa si tuve parte de la culpa?

En California, aún puede recibir compensación, incluso si tuvo parte de la culpa en el accidente. Según la ley de negligencia comparativa, su compensación se reducirá según su grado de culpa.

Ejemplo: Si sus daños son de $100,000 y se le considera 20% responsable, solo recibirá $80,000.

Las aseguradoras intentarán culparlo injustamente para pagarle menos, pero nuestros abogados de motocicletas en Moaddel Kremer & Gerome LLP lucharán para asegurar un acuerdo justo.

Hable con un abogado de accidentes de motocicleta en Los Ángeles

Si ha sufrido lesiones graves o ha perdido a un ser querido en un accidente de motocicleta, no espere para buscar asesoría legal.

En Moaddel Kremer & Gerome LLP, hemos asegurado acuerdos favorables y veredictos exitosos para nuestros clientes. No le cobraremos nada hasta que ganemos su caso.

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What should I do first after being involved in an accident?

After you are involved in an accident, the first thing to think about is your health. It is normal to be frightened or in shock but take a deep breath and assess your injuries. Where do you feel pain? How severe is the pain? If you are on the ground, can you safely get up? If you are in a vehicle, are you able to get out of the vehicle? If not, you should probably call for immediate medical attention.

Next, consider your surroundings. Where did the accident happen? How did it happen? What caused the accident? Are there any witnesses near the area? Whether you believe the accident was your fault or not, never admit fault to anyone at the scene. The more documentation you have regarding the accident the better. Take photographs and/or video of the scene, have anybody you are with do the same. Even if don’t feel injured, you never know what you may feel like in the coming hours or days so don’t just act like nothing happened. If you are at a place of business, ask for a manager and insist on completing a report. If you had a motor vehicle accident, call the police and make a report.

Then contact an attorney to consult with about your accident. Attorneys such as those at Moaddel Kremer LLP who specialize in the field of personal injury will discuss your case with you and help you decide if you should file a personal injury claim.

How do you know if you have a personal injury claim?

There are many different aspects to consider when determining whether you have a good personal injury claim. In order to recover for your injuries, you must be able to prove that someone else was at fault for your accident. The other person (or entity) must have either been negligent, reckless or committed an intentional act in causing the accident. For instance, if the other driver in a motor vehicle accident rear-ended your vehicle, it is highly likely that the other driver will found to be negligent. If someone hit you inside a bar without provocation, that is an intentional act for which a lawsuit for assault and battery can be brought. If the accident was only partially your fault and partially the fault of another, you can still make a personal injury claim based on the percentage for which the other party was at fault. You can expect that the other party will do their best to minimize their responsibility no matter the circumstances.

An experienced and skillful attorney can help you identify the potentially responsible parties that may not be clear to the average person. For example, the entity or entities responsible for a dangerous road or sidewalk may require research that is not always easily accessible for the public. Sometimes it takes the analysis of experts in the field to determine whether the manufacture or design of certain products should be held responsible when the product fails. It takes the collaboration of both attorney and client to fully understand the potential claim.

After you believe you can prove someone else was at fault, the next step is to prove the accident caused your damages. You can recover for both physical injury and emotional distress in the past and future. You can also recover for time that you missed from work or if you are unable to work in the future as a result of the accident. This is where the importance of seeking immediate medical treatment comes in. If you delay in obtaining medical treatment, the other party will argue that you could not really have been injured. The sooner you receive treatment, the easier it will be to get compensation. Moaddel Kremer has connections with doctors that will see you immediately and evaluate your injuries. Even if you do not have medical insurance, you can receive treatment on a lien basis where you do not have to pay anything for your treatment upfront.

How do you make a personal injury claim?

Once attorney and client make the decision to go forward with the claim, the next step is to contact the responsible parties. The attorney will normally send a letter of representation to the other party involved and/or their insurance company to put them on notice of the claim. The attorney can then communicate with the other party on the client’s behalf and allow the client to focus on recovering from their injuries. The attorney will gather your medical records and bills to send to the responsible party to prove your damages.

The other party will start their own investigation of the incident by gathering documents and talking to potential witnesses. Your attorney will advocate your position and give them your version of events. The other party will almost always disagree with how you think the accident happened in an attempt to minimize their exposure. After being presented with the evidence supporting your claim, the other party will decide whether to make an offer or deny responsibility.

What is the difference between a claim and a lawsuit?

In California, there is a 2-year statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit. This gives the injured party 2 years from the date of the accident to go forward with the lawsuit. The lawsuit puts your claim into the court system and there are a number of rules that the parties must abide by once a lawsuit is filed. This allows the parties time during those 2 years to gather the necessary information to make a decision about how to proceed depending on what information is obtained. This also allows the client to receive the proper medical treatment, talk to witnesses and find out as much as possible about what happened.

You don’t have to wait the full 2 years but sometimes it is beneficial to not file the lawsuit immediately. Before you file the lawsuit, both sides may be motivated to negotiate to see if a settlement can be reached before going through the lawsuit process. There are instances when the insurance company would rather pay a settlement than have to fight a righteous lawsuit. Many cases resolve prior to a lawsuit being filed.

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