California follows a "pure comparative negligence" rule, which means you can recover damages even if you were partially at fault for your motorcycle accident. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you're still entitled to recover the remaining amount.
For example:
Common scenarios where motorcyclists may be deemed partially at fault include:
Insurance companies often exploit California's comparative negligence system by attempting to assign excessive fault to motorcyclists—playing on common biases against riders. Their goal is to minimize payouts by inflating your percentage of responsibility.
Our attorneys combat these tactics by thoroughly investigating accident scenes, working with accident reconstruction experts, gathering surveillance footage, and presenting compelling evidence that accurately establishes fault percentages.
Don't let insurance companies unfairly shift blame to you after a motorcycle accident. Contact our experienced attorneys today for a free case evaluation. We'll fight to ensure fault is fairly apportioned and maximize your compensation.
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