Practice Areas - San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcycle injuries & Scooter injuries in San Francisco
Motorcycle and scooter accidents often involve negligence by another vehicle's driver, unexpected hazards in the road on which the motorcycle or scooter is traveling, or reckless or careless conduct by the person/entity responsible for the properties on which the accidents occur. Motorcycle-related accidents and injuries sometimes involves products liability law, which sometimes involve defects in another vehicle that causes a motorcycle accident, defects in the motorcycle or the rider's equipment, or roadway defects. Product claims invariably involve the item's manufacturer and often involve the manufacturer's insurance company.
Bicycle injuries in San Francisco
Bicyclists have the same rights and duties on the streets and roadways as other vehicle operators. A bicyclist must keep his/her bicycle within his/her control such that he or she can stop or turn in order to avoid a collision. Bicycle-auto accidents can occur when motorists fail to see or recognize bicycles on the road or bicycle components fail to function effectively in critical situations. Bicycles usually are not insured in the same way that autos and motorcycles are insured, so accident claims often involve personal liability insurance.
Injuries from bicycle-related accidents also can involve product liability claims. Wheels, tires, and frames can be surprisingly unable to withstand road hazard impacts when encountered at easily attainable speeds. Bicycle helmets cannot be expected to provide the protection common to motorcycle and racing helmets. Bicycle clothing, gloves and gear offers less protection to the rider than good motorcycle gear.
Catastrophic injuries in San Francisco
Catastrophic injuries can occur at any instant, unexpectedly and without a warning. These life-changing injuries affect the lives of the injured party and of his/her family heavily. Catastrophic injuries include head and spinal injury, severe burns, amputations, neurological and psychological disorders, organ damage, and multiple fractures. Such injuries can cause enormous impact on the nervous system, loss of movement, and major damage to any of the body parts, thereby permanently preventing the injured person from carrying out normal day-to-day activities. Claims for catastrophic injury can involve millions of dollars, as specialized long-term care, immobility issues, and loss of the ability to work extend far into the future. In such cases, it is important to have a highly experienced personal injury advocate representing your interests so that you and your family receive full compensation for your injuries.
Wrongful death in San Francisco
Wrongful death lawsuits are actions, generally based on a state statute, that allow the close relatives of a person who was injured and died because of a wrongful act to recover for lost financial and emotional support. The wrongful act may be the result of negligence, such as careless driving, recklessness, or an intentional act. Criminal prosecution does not preclude a private wrongful death suit.
Because the victim is not available to testify, proof in wrongful death cases often involves reconstruction or reenactment of the incident. Compiling, organizing, and evaluating reconstructive evidence often is a complex affair requiring experienced and precise investigation. The attorneys at Pave & Bogaards have deep and broad experience in representing plaintiffs in wrongful death suits.
