Interstate 5, Highway 299, and Highway 44 all meet in Redding, so local riders share the road with long-haul trucks, commuters, and visitors headed for Lassen and Whiskeytown. When a driver on one of those roads cuts you off, a Redding motorcycle accident lawyer at Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys can step in and deal with the insurer for you.
We treat every client the way we would treat a relative. Let our family take care of your family. Each personal injury lawyer serving Redding at our firm handles motorcycle claims with the same care, from the first call to the final check. If you were hurt in a crash, reach out and tell us what happened.
Will the Insurer Blame You Because You Ride a Motorcycle?
The insurer may blame you because you ride a motorcycle, since adjusters often assume riders were speeding. However, in 2024, 63 percent of motorcycle riders in fatal crashes were not speeding, according to NHTSA. The stereotype often does not match the facts of a given crash.
Adjusters may ask leading questions in a recorded statement, point to your bike’s engine size, or claim you came out of nowhere. Each of those moves aims to shift fault onto you and lower what the insurer pays.
Omega Law Group answers that assumption with evidence. We can gather video from nearby businesses, the other driver’s phone records, damage patterns on both vehicles, and witness accounts to show how the crash happened. When the facts point at the driver, the “reckless rider” story falls apart.
Is Lane Splitting Legal for Redding Riders?
Lane splitting is legal for Redding riders because California recognizes it under Cal. Veh. Code § 21658.1. Lane splitting is riding between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane.
The CHP’s motorcyclist safety guidance says the danger rises as speed and the speed difference between you and traffic rise. It also advises splitting between the far left lanes, avoiding big rigs and motorhomes, and staying out of blind spots. Riding on the shoulder is illegal and does not count as lane splitting.
A common myth says the rider who splits lanes is always at fault in a crash. Fault depends on how both people behaved, so a driver who swerved into you without signaling may still carry the blame. Omega Law Group can look at speed, lane position, and the driver’s actions to show what really happened on I-5 or any other road.
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in a motorcycle wreck?
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(310) 526-8383 Economic and Non-Economic Damages After a Redding Crash
California law generally lets an injured person recover money for the harm another person’s negligence caused, under Cal. Civ. Code § 3333. Those losses fall into two groups:
- Economic damages: bills you can add up, such as ambulance rides, surgery, care at Mercy Medical Center Redding, a verified Level II trauma center, physical therapy, and lost paychecks.
- Non-economic damages: losses with no receipt, such as pain, sleepless nights, anxiety on the road, scarring, and missing rides or family events you used to enjoy.
Economic damages are easier to prove with paperwork, but non-economic damages often make up a large part of a serious motorcycle claim. A Redding motorcycle accident lawyer at Omega Law Group can use medical records, journals, and statements from family to show the full effect of your injuries.
One California rule matters here. If you were riding without the insurance the law requires, you generally cannot recover non-economic damages from the at-fault driver under Cal. Civ. Code § 3333.4. Exceptions apply, such as when that driver is convicted of DUI for the crash.
A Trial-Ready Firm in Your Corner
Insurers tend to offer more when they believe your lawyers will take the case to a jury. Omega Law Group’s trial record includes:
- American Board of Trial Advocates: Omega Law Group’s team includes a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges.
- TopVerdict, 2024: Omega Law Group appeared on the Top 50 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in California, 2024 list. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
- TopVerdict, 2023: Omega Law Group appeared on the Top 100 Motor Vehicle Accident Jury Verdicts in California, 2023 list. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum: Attorneys at Omega Law Group are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Since 2016, Omega Law Group has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. If an insurer refuses a fair offer, our more than 20 attorneys can prepare your Redding case for court.
Injured in a motorcycle crash?
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(310) 526-8383 How a Redding Motorcycle Accident Attorney Uses Your Own Uninsured Motorist Coverage
California generally requires insurers to include uninsured motorist coverage in motor vehicle liability policies unless you reject it in writing, under Cal. Ins. Code § 11580.2. If the driver who hit you had no insurance, this part of your own policy may pay for your injuries.
Underinsured motorist coverage works in a similar way when the other driver has insurance but not enough to cover your losses. Your policy’s declarations page lists both coverages and their limits, so find it early.
Your own insurer may still dispute your injuries or push a low number, even though you paid the premiums. Omega Law Group can review your policy, present the claim, and push back when your insurer treats you like an opponent.
Hurt in a
motorcycle accident?
(310) 526-8383 Pay No Fee Unless We Recover Compensation for You
Hiring help after a crash should not add to your money worries. With a Redding motorcycle accident lawyer from our firm, you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the first consultation is free.
To learn about the family behind our work, visit Omega Law Group. Contact Omega Law Group now for your free consultation and let us start building your claim.
