West Covina Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
If you were injured in a motorcycle crash in West Covina, you may have the right to seek compensation from the person or party responsible. California drivers must use reasonable care on the road. When they fail to do so and cause a collision, they may be held liable for the resulting injuries and losses.
West Covina’s location between the I-10 corridor and the nearby SR-60 places motorcyclists around high-speed freeway traffic. On these routes, frequent merging, commercial trucks, and congestion that regularly spills onto major surface streets such as Azusa Avenue, Barranca Avenue, and Vincent Avenue can increase the risk of serious crashes, particularly when drivers or motorcyclists make unsafe lane changes or fail to yield.
Under these conditions, the careless actions of even just one motorist can cause an accident affecting riders, their passengers, or other vulnerable road users. Since these individuals typically lack protection, the injuries they sustain can be life-altering. Arash Law’s West Covina motorcycle accident lawyers can help pursue compensation for the resulting losses.
Data Transparency Note: This article uses 2023 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) city-level crash ranking data for West Covina and the City of West Covina’s 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan, which analyzes 2017–2021 collision data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Record System (SWITRS). The OTS reports motorcycle crash victims who are killed or injured. At the same time, the Local Roadway Safety Plan identifies broader crash patterns and high-risk locations, but does not isolate motorcycle crashes. We update this content when newer, more reliable data becomes available.
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Who Can File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in West Covina?
Anyone who suffered harm in a West Covina motorcycle crash may have the legal right to bring a claim. The categories below cover the claimants Arash Law can represent when handling these cases:
- Injured Riders: The motorcyclist has the right to file a personal injury claim for every category of harm caused by the crash: medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.
- Passengers: A passenger on the motorcycle can file a claim against the at-fault driver and, if the rider’s negligence contributed to the crash, potentially against the rider as well.
- Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Occupants of Other Vehicles: Anyone injured in the same collision, whether on a bicycle, in a car, or on foot, may have a claim arising from the same crash event.
- Surviving Family Members: Under California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 377.60, a surviving spouse, domestic partner, or child of a person killed in a motorcycle crash may file a wrongful death claim to recover for funeral expenses and the loss of financial and emotional support.
- The Deceased Person’s Estate: Under CCP § 377.30, the decedent’s personal representative or successor in interest may pursue losses the victim incurred before death, such as pre-death medical costs and lost earnings. Both claims may be filed concurrently.
- Spouses and Registered Domestic Partners: They may bring an independent claim for loss of consortium to recover for the loss of companionship, intimacy, and support caused by the victim’s injuries.
Why West Covina Motorcycle Accident Claims Are Different
West Covina motorcycle accident claims can involve several location-specific issues, including freeway and surface-street jurisdiction, locally identified collision concerns, and potential public-entity liability when roadway conditions contribute to a crash.
California OTS data recorded 25 people killed or injured in motorcycle-involved crashes in West Covina in 2023, placing the city 24th out of 62 comparably sized California cities in the OTS motorcycle category. The data provides local context for motorcycle crash injuries in West Covina. However, the specific location of a collision determines which roads, agencies, and sources of evidence may become relevant to a claim.
The I-10 Corridor, Nearby SR-60, and the Azusa Avenue Route
The I-10 (San Bernardino Freeway) passes directly through West Covina with busy interchanges at Barranca Avenue, Azusa Avenue, and Vincent Avenue. Meanwhile, the SR-60 (Pomona Freeway) runs just south of the city through the City of Industry and Hacienda Heights. Both freeways serve as vital east-west freight and commuter arteries connecting the Inland Empire to the Los Angeles basin. Finally, Azusa Avenue runs north-south through the area and carries commercial traffic onto surface streets where the WCPD investigates collisions.
In areas where vehicles traveling at freeway speeds meet traffic within city limits, drivers and motorcyclists may fail to spot or yield the right of way to each other when they merge, change lanes, or make wide turns. The exact location of any resulting motorcycle crash can affect which agency investigates the collision and which records can establish who caused the collision. A crash on I-10 or SR-60 may involve CHP records and freeway evidence. In contrast, a collision on Azusa Avenue or another West Covina street may involve WCPD records and city-controlled traffic information.
Locations Already Receiving City Safety Attention
West Covina evaluates collision frequency, prevailing speeds, roadway conditions, visibility, nearby land uses, and other factors when reviewing street safety and setting speed limits. The city also identifies locations with abnormal collision patterns and may respond by implementing engineering changes or increasing enforcement.
For a motorcycle accident claim, these surveys can matter when determining why a crash occurred. If a collision happens at a location the city has previously studied or targeted for safety improvements, records such as prior collision data, traffic studies, complaints, signal evaluations, speed surveys, or planned roadway changes may help show whether a recurring traffic or roadway condition contributed to the crash.
That does not automatically make the city liable. However, when roadway design, signal operation, visibility, or another qualifying dangerous property condition may have contributed to a motorcycle crash, the location’s documented safety history can become relevant in investigating fault and evaluating a potential claim against a public entity.
Courthouse: Los Angeles County Superior Court, East District, West Covina Courthouse
Motorcycle accident lawsuits arising from crashes in West Covina are generally filed in the East District of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The West Covina Courthouse, at 1427 W. West Covina Parkway, handles civil matters and participates in the court’s Pathway Pilot for unlimited civil personal injury motor vehicle cases. Specific filing and courtroom assignments are governed by Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule 2.3 and current court assignment rules, so litigants should confirm the appropriate location through the court’s Filing Court Locator.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries Common on West Covina Roads and Freeways
Motorcycle crashes can produce specific, severe injury patterns, especially since riders, their passengers, and other vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, have no crumple zones, no airbags, and no structural cabin to protect them. When an injured person is struck by a vehicle changing lanes or by a truck making a turn, the forces of the collision can be transferred directly to the crash victim’s body.
Understanding the injuries that most commonly result from motorcycle accidents can matter for both your medical care and your legal claim:
A hard impact, particularly in a high-speed freeway environment along the I-10, can cause TBI even when a person wears a helmet. For anyone injured in the collision, a TBI can affect memory, language, executive function, and the capacity to maintain employment. Long-term care needs can extend over years.
Medical records can provide important support for an injury claim by showing what doctors diagnosed, what treatment you received, and how your condition changed over time. Records from emergency care, imaging, therapy, follow-up visits, and specialist treatment can help connect your injuries to the crash and document the losses resulting from them.
What Damages Can You Recover from a Motorcycle Accident in West Covina?
The compensation available after a motorcycle crash depends on the injuries, financial losses, and other effects of the accident. A fatal crash may also give eligible family members grounds to pursue wrongful death damages. In limited cases involving especially serious misconduct, punitive damages may also be available.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are the quantifiable, documentable losses you can prove with bills, pay records, and expert projections. West Covina motorcycle accident victims may pursue:
- Medical Bills: Emergency room charges, hospitalizations, surgeries, specialist care, physical therapy, and medications. A physician’s prognosis can help support claims for future treatment costs. Freeway-speed impacts frequently result in hospitalizations, generating extensive medical billing from the outset.
- Future Medical Care: A qualified medical expert can prepare a life-care plan that estimates the cost of ongoing treatment, particularly for TBI, spinal cord injury, or severe road rash that requires repeated procedures. High-speed crashes on highway corridors increase the likelihood of long-term future care needs.
- Lost Wages: Income you could not earn while recovering. Documentation comes from employer records, pay stubs, and tax returns. Wage loss documentation can be especially important when injuries from a serious motorcycle crash prevent the victim from returning to physically demanding work.
- Reduced Earning Capacity: If your injuries permanently limit your ability to return to your prior occupation or work at the same level, an economic expert can project the lifetime income differential.
- Vehicle and Personal Property Damage: A claim may include the cost to repair or replace a damaged motorcycle, protective gear, vehicle, bicycle, or other personal property involved in the crash.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate for harm that has no invoice. They are real and legally recognized losses:
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation may account for the physical pain and discomfort the injured person experiences because of the crash and resulting injuries.
- Emotional Distress: A serious crash can cause anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other psychological conditions that affect the injured person’s daily life.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Injuries may prevent the person from participating in hobbies, recreation, family activities, work, or other meaningful parts of daily life.
- Permanent Scarring and Disfigurement: Severe road rash, surgical scars, and other lasting physical changes may support compensation for scarring or disfigurement.
- Loss of Consortium: A spouse or registered domestic partner may seek compensation when the injured person’s condition affects companionship, affection, intimacy, or support.
California Civil Code § 3333.4 (Proposition 213) limits what an injured motorcyclist can recover if they were riding without the minimum required liability insurance at the time of the crash. Under this law, uninsured vehicle owners and operators are barred from recovering non-economic damages, regardless of how clearly the other driver was at fault. Proposition 213 contains narrow exceptions, such as when a collision caused by a driver convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) injures an uninsured vehicle owner.
Wrongful Death Damages
Under CCP § 377.61, a jury may award damages in an amount it determines to be just. Those damages commonly include the financial support the deceased would have provided, loss of companionship, comfort, and moral support, funeral and burial expenses, and related economic losses.
Punitive Damages
If an at-fault driver acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, punitive damages may be available when the legal requirements are met. Only available in rare cases, these are intended to punish extreme conduct and deter its recurrence, not to compensate the victim for a specific economic loss.
Insurance Coverage in West Covina Motorcycle Accident Claims
In a West Covina motorcycle crash, the at-fault driver’s liability policy is usually the first source of recovery. Employer, Transportation Network Company (TNC), or Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may also apply. The answer depends on who caused the crash, what they were doing at the time, and what coverage they carried.
California law requires minimum liability coverage of $30,000 per person, $60,000 per occurrence, and $15,000 for property damage. This coverage ratio, commonly written as 30/60/15, became effective on January 1, 2025, under Senate Bill 1107, according to the California Department of Insurance. Minimum limits are subject to future legislative change. In a serious motorcycle crash involving hospitalization, surgery, and long-term care, severe injuries can quickly exceed those minimum limits.
More than one policy can apply to the same West Covina crash:
- Personal Auto Policy: The at-fault driver’s own liability coverage is the starting point for most claims.
- Commercial Policy: If the driver was on a work errand or operating a company vehicle at the time of the crash, the employer’s commercial auto policy may stack onto or replace the personal policy.
- TNC Coverage: If the at-fault driver had logged into a rideshare app at the time of the crash, the TNC’s policy may apply in addition to the driver’s personal coverage. Each phase of the driver’s app status (offline, available, en route) triggers different coverage tiers with different limits.
- UM/UIM Coverage: Applicable UM/UIM coverage may provide compensation when the at-fault driver is uninsured, underinsured, or involved in a qualifying hit-and-run. Which policy applies depends on the injured person’s circumstances and available coverage.
When the injured claimant is the motorcyclist, insurers may argue that riding behavior contributed to the crash. Passengers and other injured road users may face different disputes over fault and available coverage. Countering that bias requires solid physical evidence, the official collision report from CHP Baldwin Park Area for freeway crashes or from the WCPD for city-street crashes, and a clear reconstruction of how the crash actually happened.
The West Covina accident lawyers at Arash Law understand how adjusters in this area use local road characteristics, including the high-volume interchange environment, to shift fault percentages. We can help you construct an evidence-backed record to push back.
What to Expect After a West Covina Motorcycle Accident Claim Begins
A West Covina motorcycle accident claim begins with identifying whether CHP Baldwin Park Area or WCPD holds your crash report. The process then moves through evidence preservation and damage documentation. If you intend to pursue a claim against a public entity, the applicable Government Claims Act requirements generally must be satisfied before a lawsuit against that entity can proceed. Understanding each step helps you stay engaged and make informed decisions at every point.
- The insurance company opens the claim and assigns an adjuster. After receiving notice of the claim, the insurer typically assigns an adjuster to investigate the collision, review available coverage, and communicate with the claimant or their attorney. If more than one party may be responsible, separate claims may proceed with different insurers.
- The parties investigate liability. The investigation may involve reviewing the collision report, witness statements, photographs, available video footage, vehicle damage, and other evidence to determine how the crash occurred. In West Covina, the relevant records may come from the CHP Baldwin Park Area, WCPD, or another entity involved in the collision.
- The claim develops as treatment and losses become clearer. As medical care continues, the attorney can collect records, bills, employment information, and other documentation showing how the injuries have affected the injured person. This information helps establish the value of medical expenses, lost income, and other claimed losses.
- The attorney evaluates the claim and prepares a demand. Once enough information is available to assess liability and damages, the attorney may present the insurer with a demand supported by medical records, financial documentation, and evidence from the crash investigation. If a public entity may share responsibility, the attorney must also follow the separate Government Claims Act process and applicable deadlines.
- Both parties enter the liability negotiation phase. The attorney and insurer discuss liability, damages, and the amount of compensation that may resolve the claim. The parties may exchange offers and counteroffers, but the injured person decides whether to accept a settlement.
- The victim files a civil lawsuit if the claim does not resolve. If settlement negotiations fail, the attorney may file a lawsuit in the appropriate Los Angeles County Superior Court location. A civil complaint states the legal claims against the defendant, while a summons formally notifies the defendant of the lawsuit and the obligation to respond.
How Fault Is Determined in a West Covina Motorcycle Accident
California’s negligence standard requires a plaintiff to prove four elements under California Civil Code § 1714, which holds that everyone is responsible for harm caused by their failure to use ordinary care in managing their property or person.
- Duty: Every driver owes every other road user a duty of reasonable care under Civil Code § 1714.
- Breach: The at-fault party violated that duty by speeding in a merge zone, failing to signal a lane change, making an unsignaled left turn across oncoming traffic, or operating a commercial vehicle with impaired visibility at an interchange.
- Causation: The breach was a substantial factor in causing the crash and the victim’s specific injuries.
- Damages: The crash victim suffered compensable harm, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and related losses.
California’s Pure Comparative Fault Rule
California follows pure comparative fault. If a West Covina rider is found 20% at fault for lane position on the I-10 near the Azusa Avenue interchange, their total recovery is reduced by 20%. However, they still recover 80% of their damages. A crash victim found partially at fault does not lose their right to compensation. Partial fault affects the amount of compensation a victim may recover, not their ability to pursue a claim.
Parties Who May Be Liable in a West Covina Motorcycle Crash
More than one party may be responsible for a motorcycle crash in West Covina. Depending on how the collision occurred, liability may extend beyond the at-fault driver to an employer, a commercial carrier, the City of West Covina, or Caltrans. Identifying every potentially responsible party can help determine which insurance policies, public-entity claims, and sources of evidence may apply:
- At-Fault Driver: A motorist who failed to check mirrors before changing lanes on the I-10, or who turned left across oncoming traffic on Azusa Avenue, can be held liable under the four-element negligence framework.
- Another Motorcyclist: Another motorcyclist may share liability if their negligent actions caused or contributed to the crash. Examples may include making an unsafe lane change, following too closely, failing to yield, speeding, or lane splitting in an unsafe manner. Depending on the circumstances, an injured passenger, pedestrian, bicyclist, driver, or another motorcyclist may have a claim against that rider.
- Driver’s Employer: An employer may share liability if the at-fault driver caused the crash while performing job duties or otherwise acting within the scope of employment.
- Truck or Commercial Carrier: Heavy trucks exiting I-10 at Azusa Avenue can create additional risks for nearby motorcyclists. The truck accident lawyers in West Covina investigate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records and driver duty status records promptly because some electronic data may otherwise be overwritten or deleted. Under 49 CFR § 395.8(k), motor carriers must retain records of duty status, or RODS, and supporting documents for at least six months. Other ELD and telematics data may be subject to shorter carrier retention windows.
A Public Entity: Under Government Code (GOV) § 835, a public entity, such as the City of West Covina or Caltrans, may be liable if its property was in a dangerous condition, the condition proximately caused the injury, and it created a reasonably foreseeable risk of that type of injury. The claimant must also establish either that a public employee’s negligent or wrongful act or omission within the scope of employment created the dangerous condition, or that the public entity had actual or constructive notice of the condition long enough to take protective measures.
- For claims against the City of West Covina, that notice must be presented to the West Covina City Clerk.
- Caltrans currently directs claims of $12,500 or less involving death, personal injury, or property damage to the appropriate Caltrans District Claims Office using form DOT LD-0274. Notices regarding claims exceeding $12,500 are sent to the California Department of General Services, Government Claims Program, under Government Code § 915(b).
How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Case in West Covina?
Different deadlines govern West Covina motorcycle accident cases. Each one applies to the specific type of legal action you are taking, and missing one affects only that track:
Two-Year Personal Injury Deadline (CCP § 335.1): You have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault private party. Missing this deadline bars the personal injury lawsuit against private defendants. This deadline applies to motorcyclists, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, occupants of other vehicles, and other people seeking damages for physical injuries caused by the crash.
- For wrongful death claims, CCP § 335.1 also establishes a two-year filing deadline. However, unlike the time limit for personal injury lawsuits, which starts on the day the claim accrues (usually the date of the motorcycle crash), the filing window for wrongful death opens on the date of death.
- Three-Year Property Damage Deadline (CCP § 338): Lawsuits for repair or replacement of damaged property, such as a motorcycle and riding gear, have a three-year filing window from the date of the incident.
Six-Month Government Claim Deadline (GOV § 911.2): This path applies only if a public entity, such as the City of West Covina or Caltrans, is actually involved in the crash. If so, you must file a written Government Claims Act notice with the responsible agency within six months of the incident, before you can file a lawsuit.
- Missing the six-month deadline can jeopardize the claim, but it does not automatically bar it. Under GOV § 911.4, a claimant may apply for leave to present a late claim, generally within a reasonable time not exceeding one year after the cause of action accrues. Separate requirements and deadlines apply to late-claim relief.
- After a written denial, the claimant generally has six months to file suit under GOV § 945.6. If the agency does not respond in writing, the outside limit for filing suit is 2 years from the accrual of the cause of action.
Evidence from a motorcycle crash does not always remain available for long. Businesses may overwrite surveillance footage, while traffic, weather, and road maintenance can alter skid marks, debris, and other physical evidence at the scene. Preserving relevant records and available footage early can help provide a clearer picture of how the collision occurred.
Results Arash Law Has Achieved for Injured Clients
Below are case results our firm has previously achieved for clients injured in motorcycle accidents across California. Many of them involved challenges that can also arise in West Covina claims, including disputes over fault and negotiations with the insurance carriers of large companies. In each case, the outcome depended on investigating the circumstances of the crash, identifying responsible parties, and developing evidence to challenge attempts to shift blame:
Our legal team confirmed that a truck driver’s unsafe turn was a contributing factor in a motorcycle collision involving a severely injured client. Initially deemed at fault by a police report, the motorcyclist faced accusations of speeding and driving under the influence.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend on the unique facts and circumstances of each case.
Why People Injured in West Covina Motorcycle Accidents Hire Arash Law
After a motorcycle crash on I-10, SR-60, Azusa Avenue, Barranca Avenue, or another West Covina road, the investigation may involve different agencies, evidence sources, and legal requirements. Our West Covina injury law firm can help investigate the collision, preserve relevant evidence, and determine which claims may apply.
- Identify the Agency That Investigated the Crash: Arash Law determines whether CHP Baldwin Park Area, WCPD, or another agency handled the collision and requests the appropriate report and related records.
- Preserve Time-Sensitive Evidence: When relevant evidence may disappear, our attorneys can send preservation requests for available surveillance footage, records, electronic data, and other materials that may help establish how the crash occurred.
- Handle Public-Entity Claims When Necessary: If a dangerous road condition, defective signal, or other issue involving the City of West Covina or Caltrans contributed to the collision, our attorneys can evaluate the public-entity claim and address the applicable Government Claims Act requirements and deadlines.
- Respond to Disputed Fault With Evidence: Insurers may argue that a motorcyclist’s lane splitting, speed, or other conduct contributed to the crash. Our attorneys review the collision report, physical evidence, witness accounts, and applicable traffic laws to address those arguments and assess each party’s conduct.
- Represent Clients If the Case Proceeds to Court: If settlement negotiations do not resolve the claim, Arash Law can file a lawsuit in the appropriate Los Angeles County Superior Court and handle the litigation, including responding to discovery requests, coordinating with experts, filing court documents, and negotiating further with insurers.
Talk to a West Covina Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Free Case Evaluation
Following a motorcycle accident, a prompt case evaluation can help West Covina personal injury attorneys identify evidence that you may need to preserve as soon as possible. For example, security and dashcam footage from the I-10 corridor disappears fast. If a public entity may be responsible, you’ll also want to act immediately: the deadline typically runs from the date of the crash.
Arash Law represents injured motorcycle accident victims on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. If there is no recovery, you owe nothing in legal fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accidents in West Covina
Do Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Get Paid Only If They Win?
Yes. Most personal injury lawyers handle West Covina motorcycle accident claims on a contingency fee basis. This means they don’t charge you up front. You only have to pay the attorney’s fees if they recover compensation for you.Â
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney for a West Covina Motorcycle Accident Claim?
You aren’t legally required to hire an attorney to file a motorcycle accident claim in West Covina. In fact, you could pursue compensation on your own if there’s plenty of evidence, it’s clear who caused the crash, and the insurer offers a fair settlement. However, legal representation can be beneficial if your case is more complex.Â
For example, West Covina motorcycle accident lawyers can help if claims adjusters argue that you bear fault because you were lane-splitting unsafely on Azusa Avenue. A legal team can also assist you if you need to file a lawsuit at the West Covina Courthouse. Of course, you can also hire an attorney if you’d simply like help with the claims process.
What If the At-Fault Driver Had No Insurance or Left the Scene?
Your own UM/UIM coverage may be your primary source of recovery. California Insurance Code § 11580.2 requires every auto insurer to offer UM/UIM coverage, but drivers can waive it in writing when they buy a policy. That said, check your declarations page or ask your insurer whether UM/UIM coverage is part of your policy. If the at-fault driver left the scene, report the collision to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 24 hours, submit a sworn statement to your insurer within 30 days, and provide proof that you made physical contact with the fleeing vehicle to preserve your right to file a UM claim.Â
If you do not carry UM/UIM coverage, a lawyer can assess whether a third party contributed to the crash. You may be able to pursue compensation from them instead. Â
How Does Lane Splitting Affect My West Covina Motorcycle Accident Claim?
Lane splitting can affect fault assessments in your West Covina motorcycle accident claim. Since it is legal in California (Vehicle Code § 21658.1), the other party cannot claim that you’re at fault just because you were lane splitting at the time of the crash. However, they may be able to argue comparative negligence if you were lane splitting unsafely. If the evidence shows that your actions contributed to the accident, that could reduce the amount of your potential recovery.
What If My Loved One Died in a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in West Covina?
When a West Covina motorcycle crash results in a fatality, two legal paths may be available. Eligible surviving family members, including a spouse, domestic partner, or child, may file a wrongful death claim, and the estate may bring a separate survival action under CCP § 377.30. An attorney can identify which claims apply and who qualifies as an eligible claimant.
Which Courthouse Will Hear My West Covina Motorcycle Accident Case?
Personal injury lawsuits from West Covina motorcycle accidents are typically filed at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, East District, West Covina Courthouse.
What Evidence Do I Need to Prove Fault in a West Covina Motorcycle Crash?
The most important initial document is the official collision report from the CHP Baldwin Park Area for I-10 and SR-60 crashes or from the WCPD for city-street crashes. Alongside the collision report, your attorney will need available surveillance or dashcam footage from the intersection or freeway segment, medical records documenting your injuries, witness statements taken as close to the crash as possible, and documentation of your income before and after the crash. Camera footage may be overwritten within days, making prompt preservation requests essential.
Can I Still Recover Compensation If I Was Partly at Fault?
Yes. California’s pure comparative fault rule reduces your recovery by your percentage of fault. It does not bar you from filing a claim as long as you share fault with another party. If you were found 25% responsible for a West Covina crash and your total damages were $400,000, your recovery would be reduced to $300,000, before any other applicable adjustments.
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A motorcycle accident claim may involve more than the other driver’s insurance policy. Depending on the circumstances, employer coverage, commercial insurance, UM/UIM benefits, or a public entity may also come into play. Arash Law can evaluate the crash, identify potentially responsible parties and available coverage, and explain the legal options that may apply to your case.
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