While exhilarating to ride, motorcycle accidents occur frequently with severe and dire results for the riders. Motorcyclists face significantly higher risks of injury or death compared to passenger vehicle occupants, largely due to their lack of physical protection and often result in severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), broken bones, and are often fatal. Common causes of motorcycle injuries include negligent drivers, impaired driving, speeding, failure to yield, and hazardous road conditions. 

Determining liability in motorcycle accidents involves proving negligence by demonstrating that the other driver owed a duty of care, breached this duty, and that the breach caused the accident and resulting damage. California’s comparative negligence law allows injured parties to seek compensation even if they only bear partial responsibility for the accident.