Motorcycle Rider Seriously Hurt in Modesto Crash
A motorcycle rider was seriously hurt in a crash with another car in Modesto on the night of Tuesday, June 29, 2021. According to the Modesto Police Department (Modesto PD), the incident occurred on Tully Road near Trinity Avenue around 8:30 p.m.
Details on the Motorcycle Crash That Left a Rider Seriously Hurt
A spokeswoman for Modesto PD reported that the biker was riding southbound on Tully Road, close to Modesto Junior College. The other vehicle allegedly turned left into the path of the motorcycle rider, resulting in a traffic collision. The biker was left with injuries described as serious. Further information on the circumstances of the crash was not immediately available.
Things You Should Know About Motorcycle Crashes
A motorcycle accident has the potential to result in injuries and damages to many drivers and passengers. Such crashes also present some unique challenges related to liability and compensation. Liability is often complex to prove when there are more than two vehicles involved in a collision. Another issue that may present in a serious crash is whether there is enough insurance. This is particularly true in the case of a motorcycle vs. car accident.
Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is there to provide protection when a motorcyclist is hurt in a crash caused by a driver who has inadequate bodily injury liability coverage to pay for damages the at-fault party has caused. Conversely, uninsured motorist (UM) covers damages caused by a driver without auto insurance. To successfully recover through a UM or UIM claim, it is essential to familiarize yourself and comply with the notice requirements in the insurance policy contract. Most insurers require injured parties to provide notification of a motor vehicle collision within a specified amount of time. If notice is provided past the deadline or not provided at all, it is possible for the insurance company to deny coverage for a UM or UIM.
It is essential to contact an attorney to review the contract language of the policy. An injury lawyer will help you understand it and what steps to take to protect yourself from impacting the value or validity of your claim. It is essential to have an experienced attorney on your side to advocate for your rights and best interests. For details on some of the factors that may affect cases and their value, watch this video.
How a Lawyer Can Help
Motorcycle riders are often viewed as dangerous and reckless. However, that could not be any further from the truth. Most motorcyclists are safe and responsible. Accidents are often the result of other drivers failing to yield the right of way to motorcyclists. In other situations, drivers may not check for bikers in their blind spots and make turns or change lanes.
Pulling out suddenly in front of oncoming traffic may also cause a motorcycle rider to crash as they do not have enough time to take evasive action. Despite this, there are biases against motorcyclists, and they may be used against them in personal injury claims.
At our law firm, our attorneys have years of experience handling personal injury cases arising from motorcycle accidents. We know the best way to overcome biases against riders and how to overcome the defense tactics insurers use to devalue or deny claims. We make each case about our clients and who they are as a person, what they do, how much they mean to their loved ones, and what they have lost because of someone else’s negligence. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.
Personal Injury Attorney in Modesto
I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto personal injury attorney. A motorcycle crash may happen almost anywhere in Stanislaus County and throughout California. At our law firm, we understand how devastating a crash may be on the injured party and their family. They may require extensive medical care that may result in mounting expenses and time away from work. What is most unfortunate is that insurance companies do not have the best interests of injured parties at heart when determining the value of their claim. Do not let this happen to you and your loved ones. If you were hurt in a crash as a motorcyclist, contact our legal team today for free, friendly advice at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400.
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