Irvine Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycles provide a thrilling and efficient means of transport for many residents of Irvine, allowing individuals to commute, explore scenic routes, and visit loved ones with ease. However, the freedom of the open road comes with heightened risks, making motorcyclists especially vulnerable to serious accidents. This page details how the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Hicks Law Firm can assist if you or a family member suffers an injury in a motorcycle crash in Irvine.

Motorcycle Accident Law Firm Serving All Courts in Irvine, CA

Aaron Hicks is a dedicated Irvine motorcycle accident attorney who recognizes the profound impact a motorcycle crash can have on your life. You might be dealing with severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, mounting medical expenses, a damaged motorcycle, and lost wages. Aaron Hicks is committed to being part of the team that helps restore your life and secure the compensation you deserve.

Aaron Hicks is the Founder, and primary motorcycle accident attorney at Hicks Law Firm and serves all of Irvine, California. Our main office is located at 765 The City Dr S. Suite 120 Orange, CA near the 22 & 5 interchange (open Google Maps). If you or a family member were seriously injured through the negligence or actions of another, contact Hicks Law Firm by calling (949) 541-9944 to schedule a risk-free, no obligation consultation.

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How Motorcycle Accidents Happen

A number of errors or triggers can lead to motorcycle accidents. The NHTSA reports that while there are few commonalities across all accidents, 80% result in motorcyclists’ injuries or deaths. Some of the most common causes of motorcycle collisions include:

• Inexperience: Inexperienced drivers often don’t know what it means to drive safely around motorcyclists, and inexperienced motorcyclists often don’t know what to do when faced with obstacles, traffic, or unsafe road conditions. In both situations, accidents are very likely.
• Poor visibility: Motorcycles are simply harder to see than cars. While most drivers are trained to check for other cars, they may not notice a motorcycle in their blind spot if they check too quickly. This puts motorcyclists at risk of being injured.
• Inability to judge speed or distance: This is a very common factor across motorcycle accidents. Just as drivers are unfamiliar with motorcycles in general, they may not know how to judge a motorcycle’s distance or speed. You see this a lot at intersections—a driver is waiting to turn left. There is a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction, and the driver wrongly assumes that the bike is far enough away or going slowly enough that they can cross. When they turn, they may strike the motorcycle at full speed.
• Unsafe road conditions: All vehicles can be affected by bad road conditions, but at least passenger vehicles have four wheels and a broad base to protect their occupants. Motorcycles make it easier to lose control on slick roads, rainy roads, or when swerving around obstacles.
• Alcohol and drugs: Sadly, alcohol is a factor in many motorcycle accidents. Whether the driver or motorcyclist is impaired, the outcome can be deadly—it’s important to prepare for all possible outcomes when riding, which includes the possibility of encountering impaired drivers.
• Failure to leave enough space: Drivers often get far too close to motorcyclists. Think about a rear-end accident. While a car tapping another car at a low speed is more of an annoyance than anything else, a car tapping a motorcycle at low speed could still be enough to tip the bike over or throw the motorcyclist over the handlebars.

The Importance of Medical Care

After an accident, you must prioritize your own health and safety by going to a doctor. Local facilities include Hoag Urgent Care Irvine, Irvine Urgent Care, and Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Even if you don’t appear injured, a full checkup is important. Some injuries take days to show up, and by the time they become apparent, they may have worsened. Additionally, you can’t really trust your own perception of pain after an accident. Adrenaline, which is released during a collision, distracts you from pain. Even if you are seriously injured, you may not realize it until the adrenaline wears off. A doctor’s appointment could literally save your life after a motorcycle accident.

You Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer—Here’s Why

Do you really need an Irvine motorcycle accident attorney? Can’t you just negotiate aggressively with the insurance company until they pay up? While you can definitely go this route if you choose, you could be leaving money on the table. Insurance companies have spent a lot of time and money learning how to reduce victims’ settlements, and the full force of those tactics will be used against you as you negotiate. Along the way, you’re at risk of saying something that could seriously sabotage your personal injury claim.

On the other hand, we know the techniques that insurance companies use and how to counteract them. The team at Hicks Law Firm works aggressively to secure fair compensation during negotiations or in court.

Choose Hicks Law Firm for Your Personal Injury Claim

When you trust Hicks Law Firm with your case, you give yourself more time to rest and recover from your injuries. Set up your consultation now by calling 949-541-9945 or filling out our online contact form.