INJURED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Burbank
Motorcyclists face a double injustice after a crash — serious physical injuries and immediate bias from insurance adjusters who assume the rider was at fault. As your Burbank personal injury attorney, I know how to dismantle that bias, establish the truth of what happened, and fight to recover the full compensation you deserve.
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Your Dedicated Burbank Motorcycle Accident Attorney
At Personal Injury 365, I understand what motorcyclists are up against. Riders suffer some of the worst injuries on the road — road rash, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage — yet insurance companies frequently try to paint them as reckless regardless of the facts. My job is to counter that narrative with solid evidence and force the at-fault party’s insurer to pay what your injuries are actually worth.
California roads carry specific risks for motorcyclists, from distracted drivers who fail to check blind spots to vehicles making left turns directly into a rider’s path. Whether your accident happened on the I-5, the 134, Olive Avenue, or a surface street in Burbank, I investigate the crash thoroughly, gather every piece of available evidence, and build a case that stands up to the scrutiny these claims always face.
How I Protect Motorcycle Accident Victims
Motorcycle injury claims require aggressive investigation and a lawyer willing to push back against insurer bias. I handle every part of your case so you can focus on getting back on your feet.
Defeating the Bias Against Riders
Insurance adjusters often default to blaming motorcyclists. I build a factual record — traffic camera footage, witness statements, accident reconstruction, police reports — that puts the fault where it belongs and shuts down the stereotype before it can damage your claim.
Left-Turn Collision Claims
The most common motorcycle accident involves a vehicle turning left in front of a rider. These crashes are almost always the turning driver’s fault. I investigate sight lines, speed, and traffic signals to prove negligence and hold the at-fault driver accountable.
Serious Injury Documentation
Motorcycle crashes cause catastrophic injuries at a far higher rate than car accidents. I work with your doctors and independent medical experts to document every injury fully — ensuring nothing is minimized in settlement negotiations.
California Lane Splitting
California is the only state where lane splitting is legal. If you were lane splitting lawfully and a driver caused your crash, you still have a valid claim. I understand the law and the case law around lane splitting and use it to defend your rights as a rider.
Helmet Use & Your Claim
California requires all motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. If you were not wearing one, insurers will argue that contributed to your head injuries. I address this argument head-on and work to ensure it does not unfairly reduce your overall compensation.
Direct Attorney Access
You will never be passed to a case manager or paralegal. I personally handle every motorcycle accident file at Personal Injury 365 and maintain direct contact with you from your first call through the final resolution of your case.
Fast Case Evaluation
Evidence from a motorcycle crash — skid marks, debris fields, dashcam footage, vehicle damage — disappears fast. I review your case within 24 hours and move immediately to preserve physical and digital evidence before it is lost.
Uninsured & Underinsured Motorists
Many drivers who hit motorcyclists carry minimum insurance that doesn’t come close to covering serious injuries. I investigate all available coverage — including your own uninsured motorist policy — to maximize your total recovery.
Prepared to Go to Trial
Insurance companies know which attorneys will accept a lowball offer and which ones will take them to court. I prepare every motorcycle accident case for trial from day one, which gives me real leverage at the negotiating table.
Compensation We Fight to Recover for You
Motorcycle accidents cause serious, often life-changing injuries. The financial impact goes far beyond medical bills. As your Burbank personal injury lawyer, I fight for the full value of everything you have lost — and everything you stand to lose in the future.
Medical Expenses
From emergency surgery and hospitalization through skin grafting, orthopedic procedures, neurological care, and long-term physical rehabilitation, I document and pursue every medical cost your injuries have generated and will require going forward.
Lost Wages & Income
Motorcycle injuries often keep riders out of work for months. If your injuries have reduced your ability to return to your occupation or perform at the same level, I pursue compensation for both your immediate lost income and your long-term loss of earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering
Road rash, fractures, nerve damage, and traumatic brain injuries cause real, lasting pain and emotional suffering. I ensure your settlement reflects the true physical and psychological impact the crash has had on your daily life and your future.
Property Damage
Your motorcycle is more than transportation — for many riders it represents a significant financial investment. I fight to recover the full cost of repairing or replacing your bike and any riding gear, helmet, or personal property destroyed in the crash.
Motorcycle Accident FAQ
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Burbank or the greater Los Angeles area, here are the answers to the questions I hear most often. Call me for a free consultation on your specific situation.
Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel okay. Adrenaline after a crash can mask serious injuries like internal bleeding, concussions, and spinal trauma. Call the police and get an accident report. Document the scene with photos if you can — the other vehicle’s position, road conditions, any debris. Exchange information with the other driver. Then contact a motorcycle accident attorney before speaking with any insurance adjuster. The statements you make in those first conversations can be used against you.
Do not give a recorded statement or accept any responsibility before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters contact riders quickly and ask leading questions designed to establish fault on your end. I have handled this exact situation many times. I take over all communications with the insurer, gather independent evidence, and build the factual record that establishes what actually happened. Call me before you say anything more to them.
Lane splitting — riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is legal in California under Vehicle Code 21658.1. If you were lane splitting in a safe and prudent manner and a driver caused your crash, you have a valid injury claim. However, if you were lane splitting at excessive speed or in an unsafe manner, that behavior could be used to reduce your compensation under California’s comparative fault rules. I evaluate the specific facts to protect your claim.
Not necessarily, but it does create a challenge. California requires all motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. If you weren’t wearing one and sustained a head injury, the at-fault driver’s insurer will argue your injuries were made worse by your own choice — and under California’s comparative fault system, that could reduce your compensation proportionally. However, it does not eliminate your claim, particularly for injuries unrelated to your head. I work to minimize the impact of this argument and protect the overall value of your case.
California only requires drivers to carry $15,000 in bodily injury coverage per person — far below what serious motorcycle injuries cost. If the at-fault driver is underinsured, I investigate every other available source of compensation, including your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. If other parties contributed to the accident — such as a vehicle manufacturer or a government agency responsible for road conditions — I pursue those claims as well.
California’s statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the accident. However, if a government entity is involved — for example, if poor road conditions maintained by a city or county contributed to your crash — you may need to file a government tort claim within six months. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses move on, and every delay hurts your case. Call me as soon as possible after your accident.
Every case is different. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, your lost income, the impact on your quality of life, and the strength of the evidence establishing the other driver’s fault. Cases involving catastrophic injuries — spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, amputation — are worth substantially more than minor injury cases. I evaluate every factor and give you an honest assessment, not an inflated number designed to get you to sign a contract.
First offers from insurance companies are almost always designed to close the claim before you understand the full extent of your injuries or your long-term prognosis. Motorcycle injuries frequently have ongoing consequences that don’t fully present for weeks or months. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you cannot go back for more. I evaluate your complete medical picture and negotiate a settlement that actually covers your losses — past, present, and future.
Contact Us
A motorcycle crash can upend your life in seconds. If another driver’s negligence put you in the hospital, you deserve an attorney who will fight as hard for you as you’ve worked to get back on your feet. Call me today for a free, no-obligation case review.