Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The question of what caused a motorcycle accident will play an important role in any related personal injury or wrongful death claim or lawsuit. It may affect the amount of financial compensation a victim may receive, as well as from what resources this compensation can be sought out. If you or someone you know was injured in a motorcycle accident in Orange County, California, please contact an attorney at Cohn & Swartzon today for help with your claim.

Following are some common causes that an Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer may explore in relation to your motorcycle accident:

Driver negligence - a distracted driver, a drunk driver, or a motorist who was speeding, driving recklessly or otherwise violating traffic laws.
Faulty road construction - a poorly designed or maintained highway, intersection or city street may cause a hazardous situation that results in a motorcycle accident.
Poor weather conditions - heavy rain, hail, strong wind, or ice on the roadway may cause an accident to occur.
Equipment failure - a defective motorcycle part or other equipment failure may lead to a motorcycle accident, such as in the case of brake or steering failure.

Cause and Liability in Orange County, California Motorcycle Accidents

The cause of a motorcycle accident will determine against what party a victim can file a personal injury claim to recover compensatory damages (financial compensation) for his or her injuries. For example, in a case where another driver was speeding and caused a motorcycle accident in this way, that driver would be held legally accountable for the accident. If a defective motorcycle part or tire blowout caused the accident, however, the manufacturer or distributor of that part may be held liable.

By thoroughly investigating all aspects of your case, working with accident reconstruction specialists and also with professionals in the field of medicine, economics and psychology, the attorneys at Cohn & Swartzon can work to prove the value of your claim and can bring a lawsuit against whatever party should be held accountable.

Contact an Orange County motorcycle accident lawyer at our law firm today!