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http://www.teallaw.com 888-863-2719 Teal Montgomery & Henderson in Santa Rosa and Sacramento, California has been handling personal injury cases since 1973. They devote their attention and time to nothing but injury cases.

Motorcycle Litigation

Common misconceptions about Sacramento motorcycle accident lawsuits

Motorcyclists involved in accidents face serious and fatal injuries without the weight and frame of a car or truck to protect them. They are exposed to the elements and greater risk. But this risk extends beyond the actual accident, because motorcyclists are often at a disadvantage merely by being motorcyclists. However, if you and your motorcycle have been injured in a collision, you have rights, and it is our job at Teal Montgomery & Henderson to fight for them.

You may be fearful about pursuing an accident claim because you have heard the odds are stacked against you as a motorcyclist. Let us dispel such misconceptions for you.

Misconception #1: Motorcyclists have less claim to damages because of motorcycle design

When vehicle design causes injury, there are grounds for negligence on the part of the designer and/or manufacturer. Our accident reconstructionists can demonstrate how the product defect contributed to the accident and injury. You still have full claim to compensation for your medical expenses, loss of wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. You have the same rights as any other vehicle operator in a Sacramento motorcycle accident lawsuit.

You should also know—

  • About 75 percent of all motorcycle accidents involve a crash with another vehicle, usually a passenger vehicle
  • About 25 percent of all motorcycle accidents involve a crash with an object
  • Accidents caused by product defects are rare and, in these cases, a product liability lawsuit may also be appropriate to pursue

Misconception #2: Juries and judges bear biases against motorcyclists

The justice system has the responsibility to evaluate the evidence presented. Experienced motorcycle accident attorneys know the optimal way to present facts and evidence that prove the other party's negligence in Sacramento motorcycle accident litigation.

Misconception #3: Additional compensation can be received after the settlement or verdict

The process for bringing a Sacramento or Santa Rosa motorcycle accident lawsuit is the same as the process for any other motor vehicle accident. You seek immediate medical attention, notify your insurance company about the accident, and engage a qualified motorcycle accident lawyer. After retaining their services, your lawyer—

  • Gathers all the necessary documentation to prove the other party's negligence and that this negligence caused your injury
  • Prepares and files all necessary documents with the court
  • Assesses the value of your claim and demands compensation
  • Negotiates with the defendant's attorney and insurance companies to get you the compensation you justly deserve
  • Accepts a settlement offer when appropriate or brings your suit to trial

Free consultations for motorcycle accident victims

We offer a free telephone, online, or in-person consultation. Our Santa Rosa and Sacramento personal injury and motorcycle accident attorneys listen to you, consider the facts, and give you our best advice. For the Santa Rosa office, call 707-284-0050 or for Sacramento, call 916-596-2716. You can also reach us toll free at 866-878-5267.

Our Practice Areas
Our Case Results
  • Wrongful Death - $2,500,000
    A tragic motorcycle versus truck collision occurred in Sonoma, California, causing the death of the motorcyclist.
  • Mobile Fire - $3,100,000
    A fire to a mobile home, started by faulty wiring, caused catastrophic injury to a one year old who was rescued from the fire.
  • Product Liability - $2,500,000
    Plaintiff was a 25 year old woman who took a supplement that was advertised as a health aid.
  • Bad Faith Denial - $1,800,000
    Defendant insurance carrier, a nationwide provider of longterm disability insurance, refused to pay a disability claim.
  • Wrongful Death - $1,750,000
    The father of four adult children was killed on Old Redwood Highway, just north of Santa Rosa.
  • Medical Malpractice - $1,500,000
    Plaintiff was a 47 year old woman, who suffered from advanced stage breast cancer.
  • Kaiser Malpractice - $1,426,000
    Kaiser failed to diagnose and treat our client's high blood pressure.
  • Medical Malpractice - $1,050,000
    Plaintiff was an ex-pro football player who underwent shoulder surgery.
  • Medical Malpractice - $1,400,000
    Defendant hospital and physician's failure to properly monitor or detect fetal distress during labor.
  • Fen-Phen Diet Drug - $1,000,000
    We represented an individual claimant in a case for injuries arising out of the use of the diet drug popularly referred to as "Fen-Phen."
  • Medical Malpractice - $1,000,000
    Defendant hospital and physician's failure to properly monitor or detect fetal distress during labor.
  • Medical Malpractice - $900,000
    Plaintiff suffered post-partem complications after giving birth.
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