As the temperatures rise and the pavement dries, more motorcyclists take to the streets for the joy of summer riding. But, sadly, with this seasonal surge comes an increase in motorcycle accidents — many of which are preventable. At Choulos, Choulos & Wyle, our San Francisco, CA motorcycle accident lawyers are passionate about rider safety and committed to supporting those injured due to the negligence of others. Before you kick over your engine, take a few minutes to review what I think are essential summer motorcycle safety tips.
Gear Up — Even When It’s Hot
Hot weather is no excuse…
Motorcycle accident cases involve unique challenges that many personal injury lawyers often don’t understand or know how to handle effectively. The right lawyer knows how to counter bias against riders, understands the physics of motorcycle accidents, and can effectively communicate why your injuries are often more severe than those in car accidents.
Your choice of legal representation can mean the difference between a settlement that barely covers your medical bills and compensation that truly reflects your losses and helps you rebuild your life. Here is how to choose the best motorcycle accident lawyer in San Francisco.
Look for Lawyers…
George Choulos and Claude Wyle at Choulos Choulos and Wyle have made it a life’s mission to raise awareness about motorcycle safety in our community. By making those who have harmed motorcycle riders fully accountable for the serious personal injuries they have caused, our San Francisco motorcycle accident attorneys strive to change motorist behavior and to increase motorcycle safety. The message is clear, over and over again, we urge motorists to Watch for Motorcycles.
What is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month?
Each May, we observe Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a tradition dating back to the early 1980s. As…
Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, offering a sense of freedom and adventure that is hard to match. However, it also comes with a certain amount of risk. As a motorcycle rider, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers and take steps to minimize them. By adopting a defensive driving mindset and following some key tips, you can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident and increase your overall safety on the road.
Wear the Right Protective Gear
One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself while riding a motorcycle…
California law can be very tough on motorcyclists. In California, if a motorcycle rider is injured in a collision, they have a right to claim all their economic losses against another motorist such as past and future medical bills, and also past and future loss of income.
Non-Economic Damages
Most often, the largest item of compensation for personal injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident is for something called non-economic losses. Non-economic losses reflect damage done to your quality of life, and may consist of past and future pain and suffering, embarrassment, humiliation, inconvenience, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of…
