Riding a motorcycle is a great way to travel around the greater Sacramento area and experience the open road, but if you are not careful, suffering a motorcycle accident injury can lead to serious injury, if not death. And as a Sacramento-based motorcycle accident lawyer who also is an avid motorcycle enthusiast, I feel personally committed to representing those who have been impacted by motorcycle accidents.
Unlike car accidents, going through a minor fender-bender on a motorcycle can have drastically different outcomes in personal injuries and vehicle damage. And because the likelihood of experiencing a personal injury from a motorcycle accident is greater than getting hurt due to a car accident, it can be especially difficult to get compensation from insurance carriers and feel like you are being supported during such a traumatic time.
That’s why it’s so important to get a good team of Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyers on your side who have the knowledge, experience, and grit that’s required to go “toe to toe” with attorneys in the insurance industry who try to do whatever they can to limit the payout for your claim. not to mention the track record of successfully resolving over 3,000 personal injury cases.
Some of the recent motorcycle accident cases we helped win settlements for:
$4,500,000 for a motorcyclist who was hit due to motorist’s illegal U-turn
$500,000 for a motorcyclist who flew 70 feet after being hit by a truck
Wondering if your personal injury deserves compensation?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 566 motorcyclist deaths in 2017 (the most recent year with available data) & out of those deaths, there was a striking trend: a 33% increase in mortality rates when the motorcycle crash occurred in an urban setting. Since Sacramento is the sixth-largest city in California with a population count of over 500,000, there are plenty of urban roadways that can be dangerous for motorcyclists. In fact, Sacramento ranks 5th among cities with the worst drivers in America. Some of the most dangerous intersections in Sacramento are:
So if you are a motorcyclist in Sacramento, be extra cautious driving around town. Keep our motorcycle safety tips below on standby and our Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyers on speed dial – you never know when they will come in handy, let alone save a life.
Safe motorcycle practices are crucial to enjoying your ride, but so often we see unsafe motorists on the road so we wanted to do everything we could to help keep motorcyclists safe on the roadways and highways around Sacramento. That’s why we put together these motorcycle safety tips.
The sad reality though is that motorcyclists have a higher propensity to suffer tragic outcomes from being in a car accident. In fact, a motorcyclist is about 28 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash than someone in a passenger car.
“Safe motorcycling takes balance, coordination, and good judgment”
Taking a basic Sacramento motorcycle training course or wearing a helmet while riding around downtown could mean the difference for surviving a motorcycle accident. And although more motorcyclists than ever are wearing helmets when they ride around, accidents still can happen. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, our team of Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys can make sure your rights are protected and upheld.
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– Amber of Sacramento“My experience with Paul Hoybjerg was exceptional. He was very attentive and responsive to my emails and calls always got back to me in a timely manner. Paul went above and beyond. He was a pleasure to work with.”
– Mike S. of Sacramento“Joshua and Frank Penney Motorcycle Accident Lawyers treated me excellent. My case turned out good and I’m really satisfied with the company. They were responsive to my calls and I have no complaints. Five out of five stars. I would definitely refer a friend or family member to this law firm because I know they’d be taken care of.”
– Joseph M. of Sacramento
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