The adjuster for the driver who hit you may call while you are still sore, asking how fast you were going on Highway 12 and whether your helmet was on. A Suisun City motorcycle accident lawyer at Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys can handle that call and the ones that follow, so your words are not used to cut your claim.
Each personal injury lawyer serving Suisun City is ready to help you with your claim, and your first consultation is free. We put our clients first. Always!
Should You See a Doctor After a Crash If You Feel Fine?
You should see a doctor after a crash even if you feel fine, because some injuries, including concussions, may not cause symptoms for hours or days, according to the CDC.
Adrenaline can hide pain at the scene. A stiff neck may set in overnight, a swollen knee may turn out to be a torn ligament, and abdominal pain that appears later can signal internal bleeding that needs immediate care.
Insurers watch for gaps between the crash and your first visit. A record made the same day or the next ties each symptom to the collision, and Omega Law Group can use that timeline to answer any claim that your injuries came from something else.
Highway 12, Grizzly Island Road, and the Waterfront
Highway 12 cuts through Suisun City, carrying commuters, trucks, and riders between Interstate 80 in Fairfield and Rio Vista. On weekends, riders turn south off Highway 12 onto Grizzly Island Road, which runs through the Hill Slough Wildlife Area and into the Suisun Marsh.
The Suisun City Police Department handles crashes on city streets, and the California Highway Patrol handles crashes on Highway 12. Riders with serious injuries may be taken to the NorthBay Trauma Center in Fairfield, a Level II trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons, according to NorthBay Health.
Have you been involved
in a motorcycle wreck?
Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Suisun City are here to help.
(310) 526-8383
Proof With an Expiration Date
Some of the strongest proof in a motorcycle case has a short shelf life. Evidence that can disappear quickly includes:
- Surveillance video: businesses along Main Street and Sunset Avenue may overwrite their footage within days or weeks.
- 911 and radio recordings: California cities may destroy routine recordings of phone and radio calls after 100 days under Cal. Gov. Code § 34090.6.
- Vehicle data: the other car’s event data recorder can be lost once the car is repaired, sold, or scrapped.
- Road marks and debris: skid marks, gouges, and fluid trails fade or get swept away.
- Your bike’s damage pattern: lost once repairs begin or the bike goes to salvage.
Omega Law Group can send preservation letters to businesses, agencies, and the other driver’s insurer within days of being hired. A motorcycle accident lawyer serving Suisun City from our firm can also arrange an inspection of your bike before anyone repairs it.
No Office Hours for Emergencies, and Help in Spanish
Crashes on Highway 12 happen at every hour. When you contact Omega Law Group, you get:
- 24/7 availability: our team answers calls at night and on weekends.
- Spanish-language assistance: you and your family can discuss the case in Spanish from the first call.
- More than 20 attorneys: enough people to run the investigation and the insurer negotiations at once.
- A free consultation: a chance to learn your options before you commit to anything.
Robin Saghian, a founding partner of Omega Law Group, holds an Avvo 10.0 Superb rating, and attorneys at Omega Law Group are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Throughout California, Omega Law Group has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
To learn more about the people on our team, visit Omega Law Group’s firm page.
Injured in a motorcycle crash?
Our motorcycle accident lawyers in Suisun City are here to help.
(310) 526-8383
Your Suisun City Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Help with Roadwork Accidents
Road work is hard on motorcycles. Grooved pavement, steel plates, drop-offs between old and new asphalt, and shifting lanes can throw a rider off balance, and California doubles fines for many traffic violations in highway work zones where workers are present under Cal. Veh. Code § 42009.
When a road hazard causes a crash, the public agency that owns the road may be responsible under Cal. Gov. Code § 835, and so may a contractor that left a hazard unmarked. A claim against Caltrans or the City of Suisun City generally must be filed within six months under Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2.
Photograph the pavement edge, the signs or missing signs, and any plates before crews change them. Omega Law Group can request the project’s traffic control plans and work records to show who was responsible for the condition.
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motorcycle accident?
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What Happens If a Motorcycle Case Goes to Trial?
If a motorcycle case goes to trial, a jury hears both sides and decides fault and damages, and at least 9 of 12 jurors must agree on a civil verdict under Article I, Section 16 of the California Constitution.
Suisun City cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Solano, which sits in Fairfield. Before trial, a case typically moves through written discovery, depositions, and often mediation, and many cases settle along the way.
California generally requires a case to be brought to trial within five years of filing under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 583.310. Omega Law Group prepares each case as if it will be tried, which can affect how an insurer values it during settlement talks.
Pay Attorney’s Fees Only If We Recover for You
Cost should not keep you from getting help. A Suisun City motorcycle accident lawyer from our firm charges no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the first consultation is free.
Call Omega Law Group now for a free consultation and learn what your claim may be worth.
