Camarillo Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

There’s nothing you enjoy more than taking your motorcycle out of Camarillo and into the winding hills just south. If you have the whole day to ride, you sometimes go out to the coast. You understand the dangers of motorcycles, which is why you wear a high-rated helmet, leather gear, and follow all traffic regulations. If only other motorists were as concerned about your safety as you are. Now you’re in a body cast at the local hospital, just watching TV as you slowly heal from a frightening ordeal on Potrero Rd.

You’re grateful to be alive, for starters. But that motorist who illegally passed another car—hitting you head-on as you rounded the curve—walked away with barely a scratch. You may never get back on a motorcycle but your main concern right now is whether you’ll be able to walk again. You haven’t been to work in a couple of weeks and your bills are piling up.

If you haven’t already contacted a Camarillo motorcycle accident lawyer, then now’s the time. It’s not always enough to simply file a claim and wait for a check, especially when you’ve suffered so much hardship. Walch Law is the local motorcycle law firm you want to help you during this time—Robert and Gary know how to get you the most following your accident and are ready to get started today!

With so little protection, there’s only so much you can do to protect yourself in the event of a motorcycle accident. The driver didn’t mean to endanger your well-being, but he most definitely was negligent. To be negligent is to owe someone a duty of care, a legal responsibility to act in a reasonable manner. When someone breaches that responsibility and it results in an injury to another party, they may file a claim to cover the associated costs.

Motorcycle traffic accident claims seldom make it to court and nearly always get settled among the insurance companies and other parties first. However, you’ll still need to establish liability. To show negligence, you have to prove the following elements:

1. The defendant (at-fault party) owed a duty of care to the plaintiff (injured party)
2. The defendant breached that duty (passed illegally on a blind curve)
3. The plaintiff’s injuries were in fact caused by this breach
4. The defendant’s actions were the proximate cause of the injury (if not for the careless driver, the accident never would have happened)
5. The plaintiff suffered actual damages, such as bodily injury

Your Camarillo motorcycle accident lawyer is trained to identify and demonstrate these elements, which may require some investigative work and research. So don’t feel overwhelmed; instead, focus on your recovery.

You’ve lost count of how many bones were broken, how many stitches you were given, and other details of your injuries. All you know is that you’re in pain (alleviated somewhat through medications), won’t be walking anytime soon, and can’t afford to just lay there. That’s why you’re filing a claim against the at-fault party. Your damages, therefore, are the various monetary claims related to the negligent driver’s liability. These of course include your massive (and growing) medical bills, help around the house (once you’re finally discharged), care for your children, and lost wages from missing so much work.

But you’ve suffered (and may continue to suffer) much more than that. How long will you need assistance? How many other areas of your life will be affected by your injuries? What if you never walk again? You can see how serious injuries tend to have broad ripple effects.

Other, less obvious damages may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement or permanent disability
• Pain and suffering
• Diminished future earning potential
• Loss of consortium (intimacy and affection)

Your Camarillo motorcycle accident lawyer will be able to properly and fully assess your damages, so you don’t come up short. In fact, insurance companies may try to offer you a quick settlement before you’ve had time to fully realize the extent of your injuries in an effort to close the case quickly and keep payouts at a minimum. Make sure you’ve had a chance to speak with an attorney first.

Motorcycle accidents are rarely minor and often result in serious injuries. Even if you’ve made every effort to be safe, the negligence or recklessness of others on the road can cause life-altering accidents. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, a Law Corporation for a consultation. We are available 24/7 and the sooner you call, the sooner we can get started on getting you paid and putting this accident behind you!