Downey Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Aggressive Attorneys After a Downey Motorcycle Crash

The feeling of freedom on a motorcycle is unmatched, but so is the vulnerability. Riding on the sprawling network of Downey's freeways — the I-5, 605, 105, and 710 — or its bustling boulevards like Firestone and Imperial Highway requires a heightened level of awareness. Unfortunately, the same cannot always be said for the car and truck drivers who share the road.

The Downey motorcycle accident lawyers at Cohen & Marzban are not just personal injury attorneys; we are dedicated advocates for the motorcycle riding community. We understand the physics of a motorcycle crash, we know the defense tactics insurers use, and we fight relentlessly to dismantle the unfair blame placed on riders.

The Unique Dangers Facing Riders in Downey

Unlike standard car accidents, motorcycle crashes often happen in specific, predictable ways due to driver negligence. Our firm has deep experience investigating and proving fault in scenarios all too familiar to riders:

• The left-turn collision: A driver fails to judge the speed of an oncoming motorcycle and makes a left turn directly into its path, which is the single most common cause of serious motorcycle accidents.
• Unsafe lane changes: A car or truck driver neglects to check their blind spot and merges directly into a motorcyclist, often on multi-lane freeways like the I-5 or 605.
• Rear-end collisions: A distracted or tailgating driver fails to notice a motorcycle slowing or stopping, leading to a devastating impact with no crumple zone to protect the rider.
• "Dooring" accidents: On streets like Downey Avenue, a driver parks and opens their door into traffic without looking, creating an immovable and unavoidable hazard for a rider.
• Road hazards: Unrepaired potholes, loose gravel from construction, or oil slicks are minor annoyances for a car but can be deadly for a motorcyclist, raising questions about public or private entity liability.

Dismantling the Insurance Company's Narrative

The moment an accident is reported, the other driver's insurance adjuster begins building a case against you. Their goal is to shift blame and minimize your payout. Our mission is to counter their narrative with undeniable facts. We immediately take action to:

• Preserve evidence at the scene: We dispatch investigators to photograph the crash site, document road conditions, and locate any available surveillance or traffic camera footage.
• Subpoena cell phone records: We legally obtain the other driver's phone records to prove they were texting, talking, or otherwise distracted at the moment of the crash.
• Analyze vehicle data: We secure "black box" data from the other vehicle to get objective proof of its speed, braking, and steering inputs just before impact.
• Work with experts: We collaborate with accident reconstructionists who specialize in motorcycle dynamics to develop a scientific model of the collision that proves the other driver's negligence caused the crash.