Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Fighting Insurers Who Call It Your Fault
Motorcycle accident victims are blamed first. We have seen that playbook. We counter it.
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Former Insurance Defense
David Lederer and John Nojima defended insurers for years before switching sides. They know the anti-motorcyclist bias adjusters apply to every claim.
No Fee Unless We Win
Zero upfront cost. We work on contingency - our fee comes from your recovery. If we do not win, you pay nothing.
Free Consultation 24/7
Call any time. We respond to urgent matters around the clock and take over all insurer communication the day you hire us.
What Motorcycle Accident Clients Say
“After my motorcycle accident, the other driver's insurance company tried to blame me. John Nojima shut that down immediately with the facts. He fought hard and got me a fair settlement.”
“I was told motorcyclists never win these cases. Mr. Lederer proved otherwise. He took my case seriously when others would not.”
What the Insurance Company Will Not Tell You After a Motorcycle Accident
These are tactics we saw when we represented insurers. Now we expose them.
They assume you were speeding or weaving
Even with zero evidence, adjusters will argue you were riding recklessly. Police reports, traffic camera footage, and witness statements defeat this.
They minimize severe injuries
Road rash, broken bones, and spinal injuries get downplayed as minor. We document the full extent of your injuries with medical records and specialist testimony.
They argue you should have avoided the crash
Insurers claim motorcyclists are more maneuverable and should have swerved. California law does not require the impossible. We prove the other driver created a situation you could not avoid.
They use helmet law against you
If you were not wearing a helmet, they will argue it caused your injuries. We bring in medical experts to show what injuries were caused by the impact, not the helmet violation.
What to Do Immediately After a Motorcycle Accident in Los Angeles
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Call 911. Get a police report. LAPD reports document the scene and often determine initial fault.
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Do not move unless you are in immediate danger. Your position on the road can prove the other driver was at fault.
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Photograph everything. The bike, the other vehicle, skid marks, road conditions, traffic signals, your injuries. Take photos before anything is moved or cleaned up.
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Get witness names and contact information. Independent witnesses counter the other driver's version of events.
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Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel okay. Adrenaline masks pain. A same-day medical record is critical evidence.
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Do not apologize or discuss fault at the scene. Fault is a legal determination, not something to negotiate on the street.
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Do not speak to the other driver's insurance company. Their job is to get you to say things that reduce your claim. Call us first.
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Call Lederer & Nojima at (310) 312-1860. We take over all insurer communication from day one.
How We Handle Your Motorcycle Accident Case
Free Consultation
We review your case at no charge. We will tell you honestly what your case is worth and what arguments the insurer will raise against you.
We Take Over
We send a representation letter to all insurers. From this point forward, they talk to us, not you. All calls, all letters, all recorded statements go through our office.
Investigation
We pull the police report, secure traffic camera footage, interview witnesses, document your medical treatment, and retain accident reconstruction experts if needed to prove the other driver was at fault.
Demand and Negotiation
We send a demand package that anticipates every anti-motorcyclist argument the insurer will raise. When they lowball, we push back with evidence.
Settlement or Trial
Most cases settle before trial. When they do not, we litigate. Adjusters know we take cases to verdict. That knowledge affects every negotiation.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To
California Motorcycle Accident Law
California Vehicle Code section 21658 requires motorcyclists to ride in designated lanes and prohibits lane splitting at unsafe speeds. However, lane splitting itself is legal in California when done safely. Insurers will argue unsafe lane splitting caused the accident even without evidence.
Helmet law violations under California Vehicle Code section 27803 can reduce your recovery under comparative fault rules. You can still recover damages, but the amount may be reduced by your percentage of fault. We fight to minimize that reduction by proving the helmet violation did not cause your injuries.
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in California is two years from the date of the accident under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Do not wait. Motorcycle accident evidence disappears fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do insurance companies blame motorcyclists?
What if I was not wearing a helmet?
How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?
What if the other driver said they did not see me?
Can I sue if the accident was a hit and run?
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