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West Covina Motorcycle Accident Attorney<\/h1>\n
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Motorcycle crashes can cause serious injuries and difficult liability questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Motorcyclists face risks that occupants of enclosed vehicles do not. A rider has no vehicle frame, seat belt, or surrounding structure to absorb the force of a collision, which means even a relatively low-speed crash can result in serious injuries.<\/p>\n

The Law Firm of Oscar A. Ischiu represents injured motorcyclists in West Covina, throughout the San Gabriel Valley, and across Los Angeles County. Motorcycle cases often involve disputes about visibility, lane changes, speed, lane splitting, road conditions, and what each driver could reasonably see before the crash. A careful investigation is often necessary to determine how the collision happened and who was responsible.<\/p>\n

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents<\/h2>\n

Motorcycle crashes can happen in many different ways. Some of the most common involve drivers who fail to recognize a motorcycle in traffic until it is too late.<\/p>\n

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  • Drivers turning left across a motorcyclist’s path<\/li>\n
  • Unsafe lane changes or merging into an occupied lane<\/li>\n
  • Following a motorcycle too closely<\/li>\n
  • Distracted driving<\/li>\n
  • Speeding or driving too fast for traffic conditions<\/li>\n
  • Drunk or drug-impaired driving<\/li>\n
  • Opening a vehicle door into a rider’s path<\/li>\n
  • Road hazards such as debris, uneven pavement, or potholes<\/li>\n
  • Defective motorcycle parts or equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Determining fault requires looking at the entire sequence of events, including vehicle positions, traffic conditions, witness accounts, photographs, video, physical damage, and any available electronic or roadway evidence.<\/p>\n

    Lane Splitting and Motorcycle Accident Claims in California<\/h2>\n

    California Vehicle Code section 21658.1 defines lane splitting as operating a motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. The fact that a rider was lane splitting does not automatically determine who caused a crash.<\/p>\n

    Instead, liability depends on the circumstances. Relevant questions may include the speed of the motorcycle, surrounding traffic speed, available space, lane changes by other vehicles, visibility, and whether either party acted without reasonable care.<\/p>\n

    California follows comparative-fault principles. That means a rider can still pursue a claim even if the rider is found partly responsible, although any recovery may be reduced according to the percentage of fault assigned to the rider. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}<\/p>\n

    Common Injuries After a Motorcycle Crash<\/h2>\n

    Motorcycle collisions can produce serious injuries because riders may be struck directly by another vehicle, thrown from the motorcycle, or make forceful contact with the pavement or surrounding objects.<\/p>\n

    Common injuries include:<\/p>\n