With more than 50 combined years of experience, the attorneys of Sweeney, Sweeney & Sweeney, APC, have successfully represented many clients who have suffered physical and emotional pain because of the negligence of others. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, or if you are the loved one of a motorcycle-related fatality victim, please contact the lawyers of our family-owned law firm today.
By working with one of our experienced attorneys, you can have some control and participation in ensuring that your rights and interests are protected. At Sweeney, Sweeney & Sweeney, APC, we are committed to providing all of our clients with the time and attention that their case deserves.
We Handle Accident Claims On A Contingency Fee Basis
Based in Temecula, we are dedicated to helping people across California, including Murrieta, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Sun City, Perris and other communities in Riverside County. A skilled motorcycle accident attorney from our firm will provide you with a free consultation and will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we receive a fee only if you receive monetary compensation.
Why Motorcycle Accidents Are Different
Despite the similarities with other types of traffic accidents, motorcycle accidents are worthy of particular consideration for several reasons. The injuries incurred by motorcyclists are usually much more severe than those of car accident victims. Motorcycles offer drivers and their passengers less protection than most other types of vehicles. As a result, motorcycle accidents often result in devastating injuries such as brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputations or even death.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published a press release in September 2007 that says "Deaths from motorcycle crashes have more than doubled in the past 10 years — from 2,116 in 1997 to 4,810 in 2006 — an alarming trend." Another 88,000 people were injured in motorcycle crashes in 2006.
The reality is that motorcyclists are often injured by negligent car drivers. In most cases, the other vehicle violated the motorcyclist's right of way and caused the accident. In fact, motorcycle riders are approximately 25 times more likely to be killed in a road accident and are five times more likely to be injured than a person riding in a passenger vehicle.
Pursuing Compensation For A Variety Of Injuries
Our firm can represent clients who suffer from motorcycle accident injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Road rash
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Disfigurement
- Paralysis
- Fatal injuries
These injuries often require people to undergo extensive medical treatment, surgeries and physical therapy. In addition, injured people are often unable to return to their previous field of work. Wage loss, mounting medical bills and future medical bills can seem overwhelming. These factors are included in the settlement demand, ensuring that the needs of our injured clients are met well after the case has been settled. Under California law, if you've been injured in a motorcycle collision that was caused by another person's negligence, you may be entitled to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Contact Our Firm Today
To speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer for a free evaluation of your case, contact Sweeney, Sweeney & Sweeney, APC, today. Again, we work on a contingency fee basis, so you don't pay us unless we recover monetary compensation for your injuries.