Will insurance automatically assume the motorcycle rider was at fault?

Insurers often try to blame motorcyclists to reduce payouts. An attorney can counter these tactics with evidence and expert analysis demonstrating the other driver's actual fault.

Can I still recover compensation if I was lane splitting at the time of the crash in Agoura Hills?

Lane splitting is legal in California when done safely. However, if the insurer argues your lane splitting was unsafe and contributed to the crash, your recovery may be reduced proportionally under comparative fault rules. An attorney can address this.

What if I was not wearing a helmet when I was injured in a motorcycle accident?

California requires helmets for motorcycle riders. Not wearing one can be used by the defense to reduce your non-economic damages related to head injuries. However, it does not bar your claim entirely and does not affect economic damages.

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident in Agoura Hills?

Curt Brown, Esq. — Founding Partner

Local Agoura Hills Injury Attorney · UCLA Law

Curt Brown is a founding partner at L&F Brown. He grew up in Thousand Oaks, just east of Agoura Hills along the 101, attended Thousand Oaks High School, graduated from UCLA Law School, and has spent his career representing injured residents throughout the Conejo Valley.

Motorcycle riding is popular throughout Agoura Hills and the surrounding area. US-101, Kanan Road heading south to Malibu, Malibu Canyon Road, Las Virgenes Road, and Cornell Road are all well-traveled motorcycle routes that attract both commuters and recreational riders. Unfortunately, they are also sites of serious motorcycle accidents, often caused by drivers who failed to see or yield to motorcyclists. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash in Agoura Hills, you almost certainly need a lawyer.

Why Motorcycle Accident Cases Are Especially Challenging

Motorcycle accident victims face a unique challenge that car accident victims do not: insurance companies and sometimes jurors hold biases against motorcyclists. Insurers frequently argue that riders were speeding, lane splitting irresponsibly, or were otherwise partially at fault even when the evidence shows otherwise. These assumptions can be used to reduce or eliminate your recovery unless you have an attorney fighting them vigorously.

The Severity of Motorcycle Injuries

Motorcycle riders have no surrounding vehicle structure to protect them. Even crashes at moderate speeds can result in road rash, fractures, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, internal injuries, and limb amputations. Riders are roughly 28 times more likely to die in a crash than car occupants per mile traveled. The severity of these injuries means the financial stakes in motorcycle accident cases are extremely high, and the importance of getting full compensation is critical to your long-term recovery and quality of life.

What a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Does for You

An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in Agoura Hills will:

Investigate the crash scene on US-101, Kanan Road, Las Virgenes Road, or wherever it occurred
Obtain the CHP report (for US-101 crashes) or the LASD Lost Hills Station report (for surface road crashes)
Counter anti-motorcycle bias with evidence, including accident reconstruction if needed
Identify all liable parties, which may include the at-fault driver, their employer, or a vehicle manufacturer
Document all injuries and future medical needs, coordinating with your providers
Negotiate forcefully with the insurer and take the case to trial if necessary

Immediate Steps After a Motorcycle Crash in Agoura Hills

After a motorcycle accident, call 911, seek emergency medical attention at Los Robles Regional Medical Center (215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks), document the scene if you are able, collect witness information, and contact a lawyer before giving any statement to an insurance company.

No Upfront Cost

Motorcycle accident lawyers work on contingency. You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless your attorney recovers compensation. Cases are handled in LA County through the Chatsworth Courthouse when litigation is necessary.

Visit our Agoura Hills personal injury page to contact L&F Brown for your free motorcycle accident consultation today.

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