The other driver’s insurance company may call you within a day or two of the crash, sounding friendly and asking how fast you were going. That question is the first step toward blaming you. Our Visalia motorcycle accident lawyer at Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys can handle those calls so your words are not turned against you.
Your motorcycle claim gets the same attention any Visalia personal injury lawyer at our firm gives a client, with answers from the person handling your case. When you are ready, contact us for a free consultation. We put our clients first. Always.
How Lane Changes and Merges Lead to Crashes on State Route 99
California law requires drivers to stay in a single lane as nearly as practical and not change lanes until they can do so safely, under Cal. Veh. Code § 21658. Many freeway crashes happen when a driver ignores that rule. Common examples include:
- Blind-spot lane changes: a driver checks a mirror, misses the rider beside the rear bumper, and moves over.
- Rushed merges: traffic entering from an on-ramp forces its way into a lane a motorcycle already occupies.
- Speed gaps: a slow truck or car pulls into the path of a rider moving at highway speed, or a fast driver closes on a rider who has slowed.
- Last-second exits: a driver who nearly misses an off-ramp cuts across lanes and clips the bike.
These crashes often leave paint transfer, side damage, and dashcam footage that can show who changed lanes. A motorcycle accident lawyer serving Visalia from our firm can collect that evidence before it is lost, along with the CHP report and witness statements.
Help Day or Night, in English or Spanish
A crash does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Omega Law Group offers:
- 24/7 availability: our team takes calls from people hurt in crashes at any hour, including nights and weekends.
- Spanish-language assistance: you and your family can discuss the case in Spanish.
- More than 20 attorneys: a large team can take on the paperwork, the insurers, and the investigation at once.
- Free consultations: you can learn your options before you decide anything.
Robin Saghian, a founding partner of Omega Law Group, holds an Avvo 10.0 Superb rating, and Omega Law Group has a law firm profile in the Super Lawyers directory. Since 2016, Omega Law Group hasrecovered millions of dollars for its clients. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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(310) 526-8383 How Does California Split Fault in a Motorcycle Crash?
California splits fault in a motorcycle crash under pure comparative fault, which reduces your recovery by your percentage of blame at any level, a rule rooted in Cal. Civ. Code § 1714 and adopted by the California Supreme Court in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975).
Suppose a jury finds your losses total $100,000 and decides you were 20 percent at fault for riding slightly over the limit. Your recovery would drop by $20,000, leaving $80,000. Even a rider found 60 percent at fault could still recover 40 percent of the damages.
Because every percentage point changes the result, insurers fight hard over fault. Omega Law Group can use speed data, crash photos, and witness accounts to push your share of blame as low as the evidence allows.
When a Truck Hits a Rider: What a Visalia Motorcycle Accident Attorney Looks For
State Route 99 carries heavy truck traffic through the Central Valley, and a rider struck by a big rig faces more weight and more parties than in a car crash. The driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, or a maintenance contractor may each share responsibility.
Federal rules limit property-carrying truck drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 hours off duty, under 49 C.F.R. § 395.3. Electronic logs, dispatch records, and the truck’s own data can show whether a tired driver broke that limit, but trucking companies may not keep all of it for long.
In truck crash work, Omega Law Group has recovered $1,375,000 in a truck accident case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. We can send preservation letters early so the company cannot quietly lose the records your claim may need.
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(310) 526-8383 How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in California?
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit in California under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1. Visalia cases are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Tulare, which has its Visalia location on South Mooney Boulevard.
Two years can pass quickly while you are in treatment at Kaweah Health Medical Center or recovering at home. Missing the deadline can end your right to sue, no matter how strong the case.
Shorter deadlines may apply when a government vehicle or a poorly maintained public road played a part. Omega Law Group can check every deadline that applies to your crash and file on time.
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You do not need to drive to an office while you are hurt. Our firm uses Rapid Sign, so you can sign your documents electronically from home or a hospital bed, and a Visalia motorcycle accident lawyer from our team can start work the same day.
To learn more about who we are, visit Omega Law Group. Reach out to Omega Law Group now for a free consultation and start your claim from your phone.
