Lakeport Motorcycle Crash Causes Injuries on Bridge

Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road Site of Lakeport Motorcycle Crash

A Lakeport motorcycle crash on April 11 injured the rider when the bike collided with a motor vehicle on a bridge. The collision occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road between Lakeshore Boulevard and PointLands Farm Drive. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers found a silver Honda about 16 feet in front of the motorcycle on the bridge. 

Authorities Determining Fault in Lakeport Motorcycle Crash

The injured rider was taken to Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport for medical care and additional evaluation. CHP traffic detectives are examining the crash to determine fault and how the incident occurred.

Accident Investigation for Injuries After a Lakeport Motorcycle Crash

An accident lawyer investigates an accident to determine the party at fault when a driver’s negligence or another entity injures a motorcycle rider. We can determine fault through several methods, including those listed below:

• Our investigators will gather evidence and take photographs at the Lakeport motorcycle crash injury scene. They photograph the damage to the vehicles and surrounding scene and look for roadway maintenance problems that might have contributed to the collision.
• We will search the area for surveillance cameras to check if the collision was recorded. If a camera recorded the accident, the lawyer could subpoena the footage for evidence.
• We will conduct an accident reconstruction to position the vehicle relative to the motorcyclist before and during the crash. This information can point toward fault, and courts and insurance companies accept accident reconstruction as evidence.
• We will review the police report for accuracy and evidence. If we find any errors that could affect the injured party’s claim, we’ll request an addendum to correct the police report.

The Process of Recovering Compensation After a Serious Pedestrian Accident

If a motorist is at fault for the crash, a motorcycle rider can receive compensation for all their medical expenses from a Lakeport pedestrian injury accident. The injured party can also recover lost wages for the time they could not work. They can claim compensation for future wages and medical bills if the injury persists beyond the settlement period. Additionally, we can recover compensation for the injured person’s physical and emotional suffering. 

Filing a Claim Within the Statute of Limitations

California’s statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is two years. Waiting beyond this period means the court will not consider the case. However, waiting the full two years to file is not advisable.

Evidence can vanish, and witnesses can become hard to find over a two-year period. A witness’s memory may also fade over time. Contacting an injury lawyer immediately after your accident is crucial for a successful outcome.

Watch accident attorney Ed Smith in the video below as he highlights the critical qualities to look for in an injury lawyer:

Personal Injury Lawyer in Lakeport

I am Ed Smith. I’m a personal injury lawyer serving Lakeport. We can help motorcyclists injured by a motorist’s negligence secure the compensation they deserve. For free and friendly advice from one of our injury lawyers, you can reach us at (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400, or connect with us online. You can meet with one of our experienced attorneys in our office or virtually to review your case, get your questions answered, and understand your options.

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Photo attribution: Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay

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