{"id":1628,"date":"2019-09-19T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T10:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/?p=1628"},"modified":"2019-09-19T10:00:44","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T10:00:44","slug":"crash-determining-fault-motorcycle-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harshlaw.com\/crash-determining-fault-motorcycle-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"After the Crash: Determining Fault in Motorcycle Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A motorcycle accident can lead to devastating and costly\ninjuries. A motorcycle is lightweight and offers little driver protection, so\ninjuries can be severe. Because of this it is important to understand what\nhappens after a Redlands motorcycle accident and how fault is determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s to Blame for a\nMotorcycle Accident?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The liability for a motorcycle accident will determine how much\nthe injured party is compensated \u2013 and if they are compensated at all.\nDetermining who caused the accident is a key issue when it comes to motorcycle\ninjuries; if you\u2019ve been injured on your bike, the other party may try to make\nyou responsible for some or all of your injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The details surrounding the crash and even where you live will\nimpact the outcome of your motorcycle case. It is important to understand the\nrules of the state your accident occurred in; if your motorcycle accident was\nin California please see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Determining Motorcycle\nAccident Liability in California<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you contribute to your accident? The opposing side or\ninsurance company will definitely try to show how your actions led to the\naccident. They will be doing this because the person with the most liability\nends up being held responsible for an accident. Liability often plays a large\nrole in determining compensation in motorcycle accident cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>California looks at liability from both parties and each driver\nis assigned a portion or percentage of the blame; because of this, California\nis considered a comparative liability state. Liability is determined by looking\nat the accident and considering the following factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If both parties were following all\n     traffic laws<\/li><li>Weather and other conditions that\n     neither party can control<\/li><li>Negligence, including texting\n     while driving, distracted driving and even road rage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When these factors are considered, one party is generally\nassigned more blame than the other. If you are found to be partially\nresponsible through your own actions for your accident, your settlement could\nbe reduced by the percentage amount of your liability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since motorcycle accidents can be severe, the amount of damages\nis often very high. With these high stakes the best way to determine what\nhappens next or to protect your rights is to work with an attorney from the\nstart. Your motorcycle lawyer can ensure your side of the story is heard and\nyou are treated fairly as liability is determined, If you&#8217;ve been in an\naccident, don&#8217;t delay; get someone on your side right away. We&#8217;re here to make\nsure you get the best possible outcome for your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A motorcycle accident can lead to devastating and costly injuries. A motorcycle is lightweight and offers little driver protection, so injuries can be severe. Because of this it is important to understand what happens after a Redlands motorcycle accident and how fault is determined. Who\u2019s to Blame for a Motorcycle Accident? 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