Oakland Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Oakland?
Motorcycles have become increasingly popular for individuals in the Oakland area, whether sports bike, touring bike, or smaller scooter used to get to and from work or school. These vehicles are easy to handle, can get around traffic jams and use very little fuel. However, there is a terrible danger in any type of motorcycle - inattentive or reckless drivers. There are a large number of motorcycle accidents and in some cases, the motorcyclist is seriously injured after another vehicle fails to recognize that there is a motorcycle in the area and just pulls into them. These accidents are very serious and often fatal. Even moving at a slow speed, contact with a motorcycle can send the rider flying and then skidding down the pavement. It is vital that you have legal representation from an Oakland personal injury lawyer if you or a loved one has been injured in such an accident. The injuries received by the motorcyclist can be catastrophic, including the following:
- Serious skin abrasions (road rash)
- Fractured legs, arms, skull, hands, elbows, knees
- Spinal injuries - quadriplegia and paraplegia
- Disfiguring injuries
- Neck injuries
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Alameda County
When you or a loved one has been the victim in such a case, it is crucial that you contact the Law Offices of David R. Silva as soon after the accident as possible. It is important not to have discussions with the insurance company of the responsible party or their adjusters, as they often have orders to work to reduce claims, and what an individual says to them can create a problem in the future. Get legal representation as soon as possible, and the personal injury lawyer from the firm will initiate the actions necessary to fight for the compensation needed to cover a variety of possible damages including:
- Medical bills
- Ambulance bills
- Reconstructive surgeries
- Nursing care
- Rehabilitation treatments
- Medical equipment
- Long term medical assistance
- Loss of income, current and future
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Property losses
The legal team at the Law Offices of David R. Silva is dedicated to assisting the injured in getting the compensation needed after such a serious incident. The approach is aggressive and relentless, and the firm will fight for the client to receive the potential claims for damages, based on the degree of injury and other factors.
Contact an Oakland motorcycle accident attorney
from the Law Offices of David R. Silva today.
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