A couple was enjoying a nice ride on the streets of San Francisco when the unthinkable happened — a distracted driver’s negligence caused the passenger to be ejected from her boyfriend’s motorcycle. The motorist had attempted to make a left-hand turn, but because they didn’t have enough room to complete the turn, they stopped in […]
When we talk about accident injuries, most people tend to think of more severe injuries, such as head and brain injuries or spinal injuries. However, a smaller injury can still be painful, traumatic, and costly when it comes to medical bills. Hand and wrist injuries, for example, are often dismissed as more minor injuries. But […]
We see many common motorcycle accident injuries in clients filing personal injury claims. However, one specific type of injury that often results from motorcycle accidents that can be severe and incredibly painful is a fractured femur. If you’re injured in a San Francisco motorcycle accident and need help filing your personal injury claim, the team […]
Motorcyclists are at higher risk of sustaining severe and even life-threatening injuries after an accident because their bodies are more exposed. Even what might be considered a minor accident for someone in a car could be more severe for someone on a motorcycle, especially if they aren’t wearing a helmet. Traumatic brain injuries, for example, […]
Experiencing a motorcycle accident can have life-altering consequences, including serious or even fatal injuries. Motorcycle accidents frequently result in burns and road rashes, and these serious injuries can lead to a lifetime of expensive medical treatments. Your injuries could even keep you from earning a livable wage. If you’re involved in a motorcycle accident that […]
An unsafe lane change happens any time a driver shifts from one lane to another without taking proper precautions. It’s not just a bad idea; it’s illegal! California law is clear about what constitutes an unsafe lane change for a motorcyclist or any other motorist. Drivers may only change lanes when it’s safe to do […]
When a trucker U-turned into a motorcyclist’s path, the resulting crash left the motorcyclist with severe wounds and deep scars. This is a real story about a motorcycle vs. commercial truck crash that happened right here in California. Our client, the motorcyclist, was innocently riding down the street just before the accident. He had no […]
If you’ve ever been curious about what happens if someone hits you on your motorcycle, read on. This is a real story about a client at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, right here in San Francisco. Our client, a middle-aged tech manager, was riding his motorcycle through San Francisco’s financial district. Suddenly, a rideshare driver […]
What happens if you’re on a scooter and you’re injured by someone else on a scooter? These accidents are becoming more common due to the popularity of scooters in coastal California. At Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ve seen many types of scooter-vs.-scooter accidents and scooter-vs-motorcycle accidents. Some are quite severe and cause life-altering physical […]
Did you know road rash can be as severe as a burn and could even kill you? It’s not always just a little scrape like a child skinning their knee. Motorcycle road rash can lead to deep scarring and even life-threatening infections. When road rash happens during a motorcycle accident, it usually involves losing control […]