Oakdale is a small agricultural city in Central California. Known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” Oakdale attracts many visitors to the area. There’s no shortage of travelers going through the city, especially motorcyclists.

A motorcycle ассіdеnt саn cause devastating and life-altering consequences. If you or a loved one have been injured іn a traumatic motorcycle ассіdеnt, speaking to an experienced Oakdale motorcycle accident attorney will ensure you get the full соmреnѕаtіоn уоu dеѕеrvе. Call our legal team for a free consultation at (209) 227-1931 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400.

Accidents involving a motorcycle can happen in many different ways. The most common causes of motorcycle accidents include the following:

• Driver rear-ending a motorcyclist
• Driver failing to yield to the motorcyclist
• A distracted driver collided with a motorcyclist
• A drunk driver hitting a motorcyclist
• Motorcyclists running over hazardous objects on the road

When a motorcyclist gets hit by a motor vehicle, the injuries are often devastating and possibly permanent. The motorcyclist usually absorbs the entire force of the accident while the vehicle’s driver is protected by airbags and other safety devices.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study shows that about 30 percent of motorcycle accident injuries occur in the legs and feet, while 22 percent of injuries are to the neck and head. Other types of traumatic injuries include:

• Back injuries
• Brain trauma
• bone fractures
• Facial lacerations
• Knee injuries
• Muscle Tears
• Nerve damage
• Shoulder injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

These types of injuries are severe and can take months or years of rehab to fully recover. That’s why it’s essential to consult with an Oakdale motorcycle accident attorney about seeking a motorcycle accident injury claim.

Being in a motorcycle accident can be traumatic and stressful. Your injuries may be so severe that multiple surgeries and months of rehab are required to get back to your baseline. You will need an experienced Oakdale motorcycle accident attorney with a track record of obtaining large verdicts and settlements for their clients.

An injured motorcyclist can pursue compensation for the following damages:

• Lost wages
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering, including emotional stress and mental anguish

Remember that the amount of compensation you can expect to recover depends on the amount of auto insurance coverage between your own policy and the reckless driver that hit you.

California law requires drivers to carry only the minimum auto insurance coverage. If your injuries are substantial, you should file a separate claim through the uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in your own policy.

The filing process of a motorcycle accident injury claim can be overwhelming and complicated. Motorcycle accident lawsuits contain many moving parts, such as discovery, negotiations, and speaking to expert witnesses. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can handle these tasks so you can focus on your recovery.

Although no one can predict how your injury case will turn out, it’s also wise to retain a motorcycle accident lawyer because you will likely receive a larger settlement. Data shows injured victims represented by an injury lawyer receive larger settlements than others who lacked legal counsel.

We take cases on a contingency fee basis. What this means is that you pay no upfront fees. We don’t get paid until we achieve a successful outcome for your case. We operate this way to give everyone a chance at getting proper legal assistance. It is free to call and talk to one of our injury lawyers. When you contact us, we will discuss the details of your motorcycle accident and the best way to proceed with the claim.

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If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident in or near the Oakdale area, please contact our experienced Oakdale motorcycle accident attorneys at (209) 227-1931 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400 for free and friendly case advice.

^{Editor’s Note: updated 5.18.23 Photo by Harley-Davidson on Unsplash cha [cs 763]}