Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
California’s helmet law requires a motorcyclist to wear a helmet whenever he or she is on the road. Although you may not agree with our helmet law, it is still the law and was enacted to minimize the chance of serious head injuries.
The fact that you were not wearing a motorcycle helmet when an accident occurs may or may not affect your ability to obtain compensation. Abel & Abel, LLP can evaluate your case and discuss your prospects for obtaining compensation.
Please call 1-877-WE BATTLE (932-2885) to schedule a free consultation.
The Concept of Contributory Negligence
In any personal injury action in California, if it can be shown that your failure to wear a helmet resulted in a head injury, your ability to claim compensation for that particular injury may be adversely affected. However, even if you are not wearing a helmet, the law may allow you to collect damages for other injuries and losses.
Abel & Abel, LLP focuses it practice on securing compensation for the victims of motorcycle accidents and other acts of negligence. We are knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of personal injury law as it relates to motorcycle accidents and California’s helmet law.
Medical Treatment and Long-Term Care for Victims of Serious Accidents
In addition to asserting your rights under the law, Abel & Abel, LLP will help you obtain the medical treatment, long-term care and rehabilitation services you need to make as full and complete a recovery as possible.
We have extensive experience in cases involving serious injuries, such as brain injury, spine injury, paraplegia, and other life-changing conditions. We will work with your primary physician and other experts to identify the care you need to rebuild your life.
A Motorcycle Helmet Can Save Your Life
Regardless of your opinion about California's helmet law, wearing a helmet can prevent a serious brain injury and even save your life. If you choose to wear a helmet, please select a high-quality model that has Department of Transportation (DOT) or Snell Foundation labels. These decals indicate that the helmet complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations (FMVSS 218).
To schedule a free consultation with a motorcycle accident lawyer at Abel & Abel, LLP, please call 1-877-WE BATTLE (932-2885) toll-free or contact us online. In order to better serve you our firm has offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, and Westlake, CA.
At Abel & Abel, LLP, we represent personal injury clients on a contingency basis, meaning you owe no attorney fees unless we recover for you. We offer reduced contingency fees to veterans.
More information on lane splitting, motorcycle safety, and other bike riding topics can be found at the links on our Resources page.
