Our lead attorney is a rider. Michael Ehline also goes to the rallies, stays up on the latest bikes, and court rulings dealing with bikers, safety laws, and other aspects of the trade. He understands the needs of the military and veteran clients who ride, and the fact that many use bikes more than cars. Whether you were wearing your orange safety vest, full faced helmet, heavy duty biker boots or not, our attorneys are ready to fight for every penny on your behalf.

Due to the high level of cars and vehicles on the roads around LA, the chance of an accident is high. When facing an injury in Southern California, you don’t want to be left holding the back with the medical costs.

We can help you get paid for your injuries and loss of use of your bike.

We are strong advocates on your behalf and make sure that you don’t have to handle all of this yourself. Let us handle the issues both in and out of court.

Different Risks to Bikers In Open Roads of Riverside and San Bernardino County

Cars often don’t see motorcycles or their riders, especially on the fast paced freeways of the Inland Empire area. Unlike Los Angeles, where the two wheeled motorcycles can more likely eject their rider in low speed crashes, Riverside, for example, is a much less crowded and populous area. As such, there is less to slow passenger cars and big trucks down, and they fly along at speeds in excess of 65 MPH quite often. 

The speed poses a different risk to riders than other types of transportation. The rider only has seconds to react and sometimes cannot. Often these incidents happen when a car driver is making a left hand turn, causing a biker into a head first crash with the side of the car– tossing the rider into the air. Close calls happen every day and are not normally the rider’s fault. Even the safety equipment like pads and helmets are not always enough.

While rider experience can help avoid these accidents, most of these crashes happen within 5 months of owning a newer bike– even if the rider has plenty of experience. These difficult crashes do not involve seatbelts or airbags and can cause a series of injuries, including ruptured discs, road rash, brain injuries, or even death. Due to our knowledge of the tort laws, our attorneys will guide you every step of the way.

The Statistical Dangers of Riding In Greater LA Generally

There is a higher chance of accidents in the greater LA area, which includes the Inland Empire, as well as Orange County.  As shown by statistics. The California Vehicle Code provides for the rules of the road but drivers that ignore them can cause accidents. This could be a situation where a rebut-able presumption of negligence (aka negligence per se) and ultimate liability.

In many cases, car drivers could be liable for a mischance traffic accident, even if they were operating the car at or below the posted speed limits or obeying other traffic laws.

Even in these cases, the “safe” speed is not just the posted speed. Due to roadway defects, fog, or sun issues, drivers should be operating at lower speeds. These conditions cause the need for more caution, including pulling over to the curb until safe. If safety is not shown, then there could be an accident, especially involving an motorcycle.

Get Legal Advice Now!

The attorneys at the Ehline Law Firm stand ready to give free phone consultations for the victims of these types of cycle accidents. We fight in all types of cases and assist in valuating damage claims. Our track record stands for itself.

Even though the odds are against the biker and traumatic injury and shock take place, we don’t shy away. We stand ready to assist. Just call us today for a free, no-pressure consultation with one of our legal professionals.

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