Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

California Motorcycle Law

Although motorcycle riders must generally obey the same traffic laws as car and truck drivers, there are specific laws in California which apply to motorcycles only. It is important that you have a good understanding of these laws, as they often become pertinent in a motorcycle accident case.

Your attorney should know these laws inside and out in order to offer you effective legal representation, no matter the cause or circumstances of your motorcycle accident. At our firm, we have the knowledge and experience in order to help you if you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle accident in or around Sacramento, California. Our understanding of California motorcycle law enables us to seek maximum compensation amounts for our clients.

California Helmet Laws

In California, all motorcycle riders are required to wear helmets. These helmets must comply with FMVSS 218 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #218), usually represented by a label that says "DOT" meaning it has been approved by the Department of Transportation.

An attorney can still represent you in your motorcycle accident claim, even if you were not wearing a helmet at the time of your accident.

Lane Splitting

In California, lane splitting is legal. However, many police officers and other drivers on the road are biased against lane splitting and may try to pin the blame on you if you were sharing a lane at the time of your motorcycle accident. If this is the case, a lawyer at our firm can help to prove that you did not cause the accident.

Motorcycle Licenses

In California, you must have a special license in order to legally operate a motorcycle. Whether you are licensed or unlicensed, an attorney may still be successful in obtaining compensation for the injuries you have suffered due to a motorcycle accident.

Statute of Limitations for California Motorcycle Accidents

If you are involved in an accident, it is important to act quickly in filing a motorcycle accident claim. In California, the statute of limitations on motorcycle accident claims is 2 years. You have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a claim. If the defendant in the case is a government agency, however, you only have 6 months. Contact an attorney at our firm to see what the time limits are on filing your particular claim.

For more information on California motorcycle laws, and for a free case evaluation, contact a Sacramento motorcycle accident attorney at our firm today!