Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in San Francisco

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Over $100M Recovered for our clients

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For over 30 years, our experienced personal injury lawyers have been protecting the rights of individuals throughout the State of California. Our goal is simple: To give injury victims a brighter future by securing the compensation they deserve. Call us at (415) 442-4646 to schedule your free consultation today.

It’s true that motorcycles can be dangerous, but it’s not because motorcyclists are inherently bad drivers. It’s because bikes aren’t as visible as other vehicles on the road, and reckless drivers are everywhere. Regardless, motorcyclists are often treated unfairly by insurance companies and individuals. This is especially unfortunate when considering the fact that motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in catastrophic injuries than other types of wrecks, and these injury victims often benefit from all the help they can get. At Delfino, Green & Green, we know that motorcycles can offer a safe, scenic mode of transportation. We also know the obstacles that many motorcyclists face in the aftermath of an accident, thanks in part to our lead trial attorney William Green, a longtime motorcycle enthusiast. Keep reading to learn how we can help you get compensation for your injuries and why pursuing it’s so important. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you were driving—if you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s recklessness, you deserve compensation. Contact Delfino, Green & Green to get started on your case.

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Motorcycle Accidents in San Francisco: Why Do They Happen?

If you live in San Francisco, you know that the streets here are congested, especially at rush hour. With the hilly landscape obscuring the horizon and a sea of cars vying for space, it’s essential for drivers to pay attention, obey traffic laws and check their mirrors frequently. Unfortunately, not all drivers are so diligent. Many motorcycle accidents are caused by inattentive, distracted or negligent drivers. Another factor to consider is the fact that motorcyclists have a reduced profile, which means that drivers don’t always see them at a glance. With an abrupt or careless move, they can cause catastrophic injuries to motorcyclists, including permanent disability and even death. Make no mistake—motorcyclists are at a higher risk for serious injuries than other drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 80% of reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death. However, that doesn’t mean that all motorcyclists are irresponsible drivers; it simply means that they’re more vulnerable.

Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident

In the moments after a motorcycle crash, it’s not uncommon to be confused, shocked and severely injured. It’s critical for accident victims to consider the following actions:

Move to safety. Many collisions leave motorcyclists in the road. If you were in an accident, the first thing you should do is move away from traffic.
Keep protective gear on. When you’re in a wreck, your body floods with adrenaline, which dulls your pain. Even if you think you’re ok, it’s important to leave protective gear on until the ambulance arrives so that you don’t further injure yourself.
Call 911. After you’re safely out of the street, call 911 if possible. If not, wait for someone to stop and ask them to make the call.
Gather evidence. If you haven’t suffered severe injuries and have a working phone with a camera, take pictures of everything you can: your motorcycle, their car, their license plate, their insurance card, your injuries, etc.
Seek medical care. Even if you’re pretty sure you’re ok, it’s a good idea to go to the emergency room for a complete checkup. Make sure to keep the doctor’s report for documentation.
Call a personal injury lawyer. After you give yourself some time to recover, you may want to consider contacting a personal injury lawyer to review your case. They may be able to secure compensation for your injuries.
Get a copy of the police report. Ask the police for a copy of your accident report. It will be an essential piece of evidence should you pursue a case.

If you don’t remember anything else, remember that the first priority after an accident is always your safety. However, there is a time limit to file an accident case, so calling a lawyer should be the first thing you do when you’re able.

Why Hire a San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

After a serious motorcycle accident, starting a personal injury lawsuit is probably the last thing on your mind. But here’s what you need to understand: Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may suffer financial losses far into the future. Suing the person who caused your accident isn’t about punishing them—it’s about receiving the compensation you need to get the treatment you deserve.

Damages to Include in Your Accident Settlement

Motorcycle accident victims don’t just suffer physical injuries; they can suffer financially, emotionally and psychologically as well. When you’re calculating your settlement amount, make sure to consider the following damages:

Medical bills
Future treatment costs
Lost wage
Loss of earning capability
Disability
Disfigurement
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Loss of enjoyment of life
Property damage
Pain and suffering

This is by no means a definitive list of damages you can include in your settlement amount. Not sure how to calculate it on your own? That’s not a problem—an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you prepare a comprehensive list of losses.

Delfino, Green & Green: Premier San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys

Motorcycles wouldn’t be as dangerous if the road were full of courteous, responsible drivers. Unfortunately, distracted driving, alcohol consumption and speeding are just some of the many ways in which drivers’ negligence leads to motorcycle wrecks. If you were severely injured in a motorcycle wreck caused by someone else, or if you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you deserve compensation from the responsible party. When you’re looking for a motorcycle attorney, San Francisco firm Delfino, Green & Green has your back. As the city’s premier personal injury firm, we know everything there is to know about these accidents, including the most effective way to handle your case. And the best part? We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid until you do.

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Verdicts & Settlements

We've recovered millions for our clients

$10,400,000

Construction Death

The husband and father of 4 young children was working at a construction site when he died because of another contractor's negligence. After more than two years of hard fought litigation, our team of experts was able to win a tremendous victory on behalf of our clients and ensure that all of their financial needs will be met. We could not bring back the husband/father for this family, but we were able to protect them from the financial devastation that can and often does result where the primary source of income for the family is taken away. We then worked with our team of financial planners to make sure that this family will always have financial security.

$10,000,000

Bad Faith Insurance Claim

Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith Bad Faith – Pollution Coverage Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Green worked at one of the largest and most prestigious firms in the U.S. He was the primary attorney on an environmental insurance case that went to trial in San Francisco. After a several week trial, Mr. Green came away with a trial verdict against the insurers with a value of over $10,000,000 in available insurance coverage.

$5,750,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

A 16 year old developmentally disabled kid was hit by a bus while in a crosswalk. He suffered a concussion which turned into post concussive syndrome, where the symptoms of the concussion don't heal completely. This is also known as a mild Traumatic Brain Injury ("mTBI"). Our firm was hired as trial counsel 6 months before trial because of our expertise in TBIs as well as cutting edge trial techniques. When we first associated into the case, there was a very minimal settlement offer and it did not appear that the Defense was taking the case seriously. Our team of attorneys, experts and staff immediately immersed ourselves in the case as we prepared to demonstrate the catastrophic consequences of this incident. Shortly before trial, the Defense could see that we had put all the pieces together to prove liability and that full justice for our young client required damages in the many millions of dollars. The matter settled for $5,750,000.

$2,400,000

Disability Claim

Disability – Neurological Issues Our client became disabled from neurological issues. Our attorneys were able to work with the client and his physicians to quickly assemble all of the documentation necessary to support out client’s claim of total disability. The insurer agreed that our client was totally disabled and paid his claim.

$2,000,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury to Child A three year old child was being carried across the street when she was struck by an oncoming car. The child suffered a serious traumatic brain injury when she hit the ground. Her injuries were so serious she had to be hospitalized for several months. Our firm negotiated a settlement of $2,000,000 by forcing the payment of all of the available insurance from the driver’s automobile insurer ($1,250,000), the entire amount of the homeowners insurance limits available ($500,000), and all of the amounts that the person carrying the little girl was able to recover from the negligent driver ($250,000). We then arranged for another firm to prepare and fund a large Special Needs Trust for the health and welfare of the injured child.

$1,800,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client became disabled by a heart attack. The insurer refused to pay, claiming that our client was still able to perform his occupation. We met with all of our client’s doctors, obtained reports confirming the client’s inability to perform his prior occupation, and ultimately convinced the insurance company to pay the claim in full.

$1,700,000

Builder’s Risk/Collapse

A contractor suffered a severe collapse at one of his sites. The claim was submitted to the insurer and denied. Mr. Green reviewed all of the facts, researched the law, and brought together the necessary experts to prove that the Contractor’s Builders Risk insurer was responsible for a substantial portion of the loss. He also proved that a subcontractor was negligent and the subcontractor’s insurer also paid a substantial settlement. In total, Mr. Green was able to obtain more than $1,700,000 in compensation for his client.

$1,000,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client had worked for the government for many years when she began suffering from a serious heart condition. All of her doctors told her that she could no longer work and if she continued to do so, she would be risking further injury to her heart or even death. Based on thi

$1,000,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client suffered a mild Traumatic Brain Injury when heavy object struck her in the head. The responsible party denied all fault and insisted until the very end that our client had not suffered a brain injury and offered nothing to settle the case. Our firm assembled a team of world renowned expert‘s to demonstrate that our client had suffered a mild Traumatic brain injury. The case settled shortly before trial.

$985,000

Traumatic Hand Injury

Our client was working at a manufacturing plant. While operating a piece of machinery, his glove became caught in the machinery and part of his hand was severely injured. Ordinarily, this type of injury would be restricted to remedies available through Worker’s Compensation. However, through the knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity of our team of attorneys, we were also able to obtain a very substantial civil settlement for our client in addition to the workers comp settlement of his case.

$975,000

Aviation Death Settlement

A husband and father of two small children was killed in an aviation accident involving a small aircraft. Our firm represented the widow and two children against the pilot of the aircraft. By hiring experts in aviation (to prove negligence) and economists (to prove damages), and utilizing William Green’s expertise as an instrument-rated pilot, we were able to make a very powerful case and obtain a very favorable settlement that allowed the family to survive financially.

$700,000

Forklift Accident

A construction supervisor went to pick up some materials for a construction job. A worker at the yard neglected to set the parking brake on a piece of heavy equipment a few yards away. While the construction supervisor had his back turned, the machine rolled into him, pinning him against the side of his pick-up truck. He suffered several broken ribs, but that was the least of his injuries. Within several weeks of the accident, he had partially lost his sight. By working with medical experts, our firm was able to directly connect the sight loss to the injuries caused by the machine that rolled into our client. The case settled at Mediation without any need for a trial.

Words of Praise from Our Clients

“I had the pleasure of working with Sharon Delfino on my workmens comp case. She definitely had my best interest at hand. She was able to find me a great doctor and help me resolve my case. The staff there are always polite and friendly, never had an issue. It was a pleasure working with Delfino Green & Green !”

- Tabitha W

“I’ve known the firm’s founder, Bill Green, for many years and I can say that he is one of the best attorneys I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He and his associates at Delfino Green & Green are hard-working, highly responsive, and very professional, and they get the job done, without excuses. Bill is a great communicator, both with clients, and in Court, and invests time and money to include visual storytelling in his trials and mediations. You won’t find an attorney who cares more about you, and getting you an outstanding result for your case. Bill is one of the “good guys” in the legal profession…a great person to have on your side when dealing with the craziness of litigation.”

- Tim M

“A few years ago, I referred a friend of mine to the attorneys at Delfino Green & Green. He was extremely happy with the job they did on his case. He was severely injured when a car hit him when he was crossing a street and this event had the potential to ruin him in a number of ways – financially, physically, emotionally, etc. We kept in close contact during the lawsuit and he told me how great his lawyer and his assistant were throughout the process. Caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable. My friend ended up with a great result – fair financial compensation and great treatment for his injuries. Little did I know when I referred my friend that a few years later, I would need a lawyer for injuries I suffered, but I did. Based on my friend’s experience, I knew that Delfino Green & Green would be the right attorneys for me. So I hired Bill Green and his team to help and they jumped right into action. Now I can saw that I too have firsthand knowledge of just how great these guys are. They knew the law, they knew just how to handle my particular case, and they helped me get my life back after the horrible events that lead to my injury. I can’t imagine that you could do any better than hiring these folks. I’m so grateful for all they did for both me and my friend.”

- Evelyn A

“The work Delfino Green & Green did on my case was beyond excellent. The final result was superb, but I also truly appreciated how Mr. Green and the team kept me up-to-date at every stage of the case. I was able to reach someone whenever I needed something or had something important to report and the firm always let me know what was going on in my case. That was very important to me because I hadn’t found that to be true with other attorneys. In short, really top flight work, great people and results that met all of my expectations above and beyond.”

- Byron H

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