Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Oceanside, CA

Oceanside, CA Motorcycle Accident FAQs

• What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Oceanside, California?

  The Oceanside Police Department can be reached at (760) 435-4900.

• Where can you get a copy of the police report for the accident in Oceanside, California?

  Oceanside police reports can be obtained by:

  1. Visiting in person at 3855 Mission Avenue. Proceed to the Records Section with your photo ID.

  2. Sending a mail to Oceanside Police Department, Attention: Records, 3855 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058.

  Please be informed that each report costs $5.50. The Records Section is open to the public from 8 AM to 5 PM, from Monday through Friday.

• How much can a person get in damages if they get injured in a motorcycle accident in Oceanside, California?

  Sadly, it is impossible to tell just how much you can expect to receive in compensation because there are so many factors to consider, such as:

  1. The out-of-pocket costs you've spent so far
  2. The nature of your injuries and how long you are expected to recover.
  3. Your prognosis
  4. The cost of your medication and therapy
  5. The impact the accident has left on your life by affecting your relationships, career, and overall enjoyment

• What kind of information can be used as evidence in a motorcycle accident in Oceanside, California?

  There are many pieces of evidence that can be used to help you build a strong case, some of which include:

  • Police or accident reports
  • Eyewitness statements
  • Medical records and/or toxicology results
  • CCTV/video footage
  • Debris, skid marks, and even the placement of the vehicle at the scene of the accident
  • Statements from accident reconstruction specialists who may be hired for exceptionally complex cases

• Should you speak to an insurer after an accident in Oceanside, California?

  An insurer reaching out to you after a motorcycle accident is to be expected, but you should be aware that they're only doing so to try to give you an offer that's way lower than what you should receive if you get the court involved. An out-of-court settlement usually does not factor in a lot of the expenses you've already made and the expenses you are still about to make in your journey of recovery. You are discouraged from agreeing to this, especially if you have not seen a doctor yet, as some injuries take time to manifest through pain. Bear in mind that while you do stand a chance to recover a much higher amount by taking the case to court, there is no guarantee that the jury will take your side, especially if you know that you contributed to the accident.

• Is it okay to leave the accident scene in Oceanside, California when someone has to go somewhere important?

  There is probably nothing more important at that moment than staying at the scene of the accident while waiting for authorities to arrive, especially if you've caused damage to properties and/or injured or killed people. If you truly are in a hurry, leave your contact information to the other driver or the owner of the property that was damaged. If you choose to leave without leaving any contact information, you may be charged with:

  1. A misdemeanor hit-and-run where you can be fined anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars, and spend up to one year in county jail.
  2. A felony hit-and-run, where you can be fined the same amount as above, but spend anywhere from 16 months to 4 years in state prison if death or serious injury occurred.

• Can a motorcyclist who was lane-splitting get sued in Oceanside, California, for causing an accident?

  They most definitely can, just not because of lane splitting. In the United States, California is the only state where you won't have the police tailing after you if you were lane splitting. That being said, just because it is not illegal does not mean that a motorcyclist is safe from being held liable. For instance, if they were speeding while in the middle of two cars and bumped into the motorcycle in front of them driven by a law-abiding motorist who was following the speed limit.