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Learn How to Prove Someone Else Was at Fault for Your Motorcycle Accident in Rancho Cucamonga

It can be traumatic to be a motorcycle accident victim. It may result in severe aftereffects and exorbitant medical costs. Learn how to support your personal injury claim if you fall into this category and you can prove that someone else was to blame for the accident. A free legal consultation can be obtained by calling the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.

Recognizing negligence

First and first, it is crucial to understand that you must establish the driver’s negligence if you wish to be compensated for damages following a motorbike accident. It is necessary to demonstrate that the plaintiff owed the rider a duty of care, that this obligation was breached negligently, and that this breach was the reason for the motorcycle damage or death.

A word about pure negligence

In some cases, a wounded motorcycle rider may not need to demonstrate that the other party to the collision was careless. If the at-fault driver was in violation of a traffic rule, then this would be the situation. For instance, if the driver was speeding, texting while driving, following too closely, or disregarding stop signs or red lights, carelessness per se may be invoked.

Additionally, carelessness per se may be applicable if they drove recklessly, failed to maintain their vehicle in a suitable and safe state, failed to surrender the right-of-way when obligated to do so, or did so while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The key to employing this strategy is that the plaintiff must have broken a traffic statute that was intended to stop the exact kind of accident that happened. For instance, our regulations against distracted driving are intended to stop accidents brought on by persons using their phones or being otherwise preoccupied. If someone is texting while driving and hits a motorbike as a result, they have breached the law and contributed to the accident that the legislation is meant to stop.

Some people decide not to use their legal alternatives because they believe they cannot afford it, which is one of the reasons. The good news is that we will accept your case on a contingency basis if you hire an attorney like those at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. How does this affect you? It implies that you will not pay until we win your case, and if we lose your case, you will not be responsible for paying attorney costs.

Call the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to ask for a free legal consultation to learn more or find out if you have a case.