Riverside Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Founding attorney Scott J. Corwin understands the challenges you face after a motorcycle accident. As you struggle to recover, you may experience a loss of income or wages, significant medical bills, and property damage to your motorcycle. We will aggressively pursue the maximum compensation possible in your case to achieve full and fair payment for your damages.

Scott has over 30 years of experience and has successfully represented more than 3,000 personal injury victims obtaining recoveries totaling over $13 million. Scott is a distinguished member of the Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association (MITLA).

If you or a loved one has been injured in this way, contact a skilled motorcycle accident lawyer in Riverside to learn more about your options for monetary compensation.

How Do Motorcycle Accident Injuries Occur?

Motorcycle riders risk serious injury in nearly every motorcycle accident. Riders have none of the safety features drivers in a car or truck have — they are simply protected by a helmet and heavy clothing. Often, the rider is injured by both the collision and the impact from striking the road’s surface after being ejected from the motorcycle.

Many motorcycle accidents may be caused by:

• Lack of Visibility: Motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles, making them less visible to other drivers. This often results in cars turning in front of motorcycles, merging into their lanes, or not seeing them at intersections.
• Left-Turn Accidents: One of the most common types of motorcycle accidents occurs when a vehicle makes a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle. The driver may misjudge the motorcycle's speed or may not see the motorcycle at all.
• Speeding: Both motorcyclists and car drivers who speed are at a higher risk of accidents. Speeding reduces reaction time and increases the severity of collisions.
• Alcohol and Drug Use: Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, significantly increases the risk of accidents. Motorcyclists and drivers under the influence are less likely to make safe driving decisions.
• Distracted Driving: Drivers who are distracted by their phones, navigation systems, or other activities are less likely to see motorcyclists. This can lead to accidents, especially in busy traffic conditions.
• Road Hazards: Motorcycles are more vulnerable to road hazards such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, and uneven pavement. These conditions can cause a motorcyclist to lose control.
• Mechanical Failures: Mechanical issues such as tire blowouts, brake failures, or engine problems can lead to accidents. Regular maintenance and inspections are crucial to prevent these types of accidents.
• Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, ice, or fog, can make riding a motorcycle more dangerous. Reduced visibility and slippery roads can lead to accidents.
• Aggressive Driving: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, and sudden braking, can lead to accidents. Both motorcyclists and car drivers can be guilty of aggressive driving.
• Dooring: Motorcyclists are at risk of hitting car doors that are opened into their path, especially in urban areas with parallel parking. This type of accident can occur suddenly and without warning.

Highly Skilled Lawyer to Guide You Through Your Claim

Clients rely on us for personal service, individual attention, and prompt communication. We understand that our motorcycle injury clients in Riverside and throughout California are struggling through a challenging time in their lives, and our goal is to remove as much of the stress and worry as possible.

While you focus on getting healthy and back to work, we will advocate on your behalf with the at-fault driver’s insurance company to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve. You can trust us to have your back when you are injured in a motorcycle collision.

Consult Our Riverside Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

Learn about your legal rights and options after a motorcycle accident in Riverside as well as Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, or Santa Barbara counties or anywhere else in California.

Get a free case evaluation by calling Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, toll-free at (310) 683-2300, or contact us online today. Our team is dedicated to providing personal attention and quality representation throughout the life of your case.