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San Diego Bike Accidents — Information from a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Just like any other vehicle accident in San Diego, bike accidents are common on our busy highways and side streets. A motorcycle accident, however, carries with it a much higher chance of serious injury and even death for the bike rider. If you have recently been injured in San Diego due to a motorcycle accident, a lawyer from Phillips & Pelly is ready to help you understand your rights and fight for justice.
Why Bike Accidents Are so Serious
Any car accident can be dangerous, damaging one or more involved vehicles and causing massive injuries or death. However, injuries received in most bike accidents are routinely more severe and more often life-threatening. One reason for this is that a motorcycle rider's body is far more exposed than drivers and passengers riding in cars and trucks. Since there are no safety belts on a bike, many accidents cause the rider to be thrown forcibly from the motorcycle.
Another reason for severe injuries in a motorcycle accident is the difference in size between motorcycles and other vehicles on the road. Many car drivers fail to properly scan the road for motorcycles and end up hitting them when they change lanes. If you live in San Diego and this type of negligence has caused your motorcycle accident, you need to talk to a lawyer to determine the best course of action. Contact the personal injury attorneys of Phillips & Pelly to speak with a lawyer free of charge.
Insurance Company Compensation Problems
As our San Diego motorcycle accident attorneys have discovered, victims of bike accidents often need a lawyer to deal with their own insurance companies. The insurance laws and regulations regarding motorcycles are often complex, and victims may find that their claims adjusters are able to confuse them by using a lot of industry jargon. Adjusters often use tactics like this to get victims to agree to a much smaller settlement than they would otherwise be eligible for. Learn more about insurance company tactics.
Get the Representation You Deserve
Sadly, motorcycle riders are often treated like second-class citizens on the roads and highways of San Diego and throughout the United States. Victims of bike accidents need attorneys who empathize with them. Contact a motorcycle accident lawyer from the law firm of Phillips & Pelly for a free consultation. We will treat you with the respect you deserve and do everything we can to get you the compensation you need.