Muere un pasajero tras caerse de la moto y ser atropellado por un vehículo en la autopista del este de Los Ángeles

On November 24, 2019 shortly after 11:30 p.m., the incident was reported. The incident occurred on the eastbound side of the 10 Freeway near City Terrace Drive in the unincorporated area of East Los Angeles. A female passenger fell off the back of a motorcycle and was struck by a vehicle shortly after.

The passenger has only been identified as female. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Both the motorcyclist and the motorist who struck the victim remained on the scene of the incident and spoke to authorities.

The on-site investigation kept most lanes of the freeway closed until approximately 3 a.m. Many details surrounding the incident are still unclear.

Some Possible Causes of the Incident

Motorcycles are inherently dangerous vehicles. There is nothing keeping motorcyclists or their passengers safe, such as seatbelts or even vehicle compartments, for example. Motorcyclists and their passengers simply have to hold on. Consider the following things that might cause a passenger to fall off a motorcycle:

• Motorcyclists exercising recklessness (speeding, accelerating too quickly, braking too suddenly, weaving in and out of traffic, attempting dangerous motorcycle tricks)
• Passengers exercising recklessness (purposefully not holding on, trying to stand up while the motorcycle is in motion, trying to get off before the motorcycle has come to a stop)
• Passengers being unable to hold on effectively (poor handle design, handle material not strong enough)
• Motorcycle passenger seat defects (seat suddenly loosens or collapses)
• Unsafe road conditions (bumps, potholes, etc. that make the motorcycle suddenly jolt, causing the passenger to lose balance)
• Driver negligence (auto drivers negligently creating dangerous conditions for motorcyclists and their passengers)

Whatever caused the passenger to fall off the motorcycle, it is possible that someone could be found liable for the incident and any harm that resulted from the incident.

¿Quién es responsable?

Liability will always be based on the details surrounding the incident. Consider the points listed above relevant to some possible causes behind a passenger falling off a motorcycle. Many different parties or entities could be liable for the harm resulting from a passenger falling off a motorcycle. Based on the points above, the following parties/entities could be liable for incidents and any harm suffered:

• Motorcyclists
• Pasajeros
• Motorcycle manufacturers
• City agencies
• Auto drivers

Any of these parties could be fully or partly liable for the incident and the harm suffered. Liability is based on the fact that a duty of care was owed, and a duty of care was breached. The breached duty of care resulted in an incident (passenger falling off) that led to harm (injuries or death). After establishing liability for an incident, the next step is pursuing a claim and fighting for the right to recover compensation.

Suing and Fighting for Compensation

There is no way that the recovery of monetary compensation can reverse any of the harm suffered in an incident. However, recovering compensation can help victims and surviving family members move past such a traumatic time in their lives. Many incidents lead to expenses that could haunt victims and their families for years – recovering compensation can provide relief.

The type and amount of compensation available for recovery depends on the details surrounding the claim – specifically on the damages resulting from the incident. Some categories of compensation that are often available for recovery include the following:

• Facturas médicas
• Pérdida de ingresos
• Dolor y sufrimiento
• Pérdida de consorcio
• Gastos de sepelio y entierro
• Daños punitivos

If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to receive if your claim reaches a successful outcome, do not hesitate to contact our firm today. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available. Our motorcycle accident lawyers will not rest until you recover the compensation that is rightfully yours.

Important Steps to Consider after a Motorcycle Accident

If you or a member of your family were involved in a motorcycle incident, specifically in which the passenger fell off the motorcycle, there are a number of things steps that should be followed. Consider the following:

• Buscar evaluación médica
• Haz fotos de todas las lesiones sufridas
• Haz fotos del lugar del accidente
• Take photos of anything that might have caused the incident
• Presentar un informe del incidente a las autoridades
• Hable con los testigos y recopile su información de contacto
• Recopilar información sobre el seguro de todas las partes implicadas
• Identify any surveillance cameras or traffic cameras that might have captured the incident
• Buscar asistencia jurídica

In many cases, the harm suffered is too severe for those involved to take any action immediately. In these cases, seeking urgent medical attention is absolutely necessary. If it’s impossible to do anything else, you should at least seek legal assistance as soon as you are able to do so. Speaking to an experienced attorney will help you better understand the options available to you and the possible action that you could take.

Prescripción

You or a member of your family were involved in a motorcycle accident; now, what? Without a doubt, you could pursue a claim if you believe that the incident and the harm suffered were caused by the negligent actions of a party or entity. However, you could lose your right to take any legal action if you fail to file your claim within an appropriate length of time.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. If claimants fail to file their claims within the time allowed by the applicable statute of limitations, they will lose their right to sue. In California, claims are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations (applies to injury claims and wrongful death claims). However, certain exceptions could apply. Certain details of your claim could lead to exceptions relevant to the applicable deadline. If any exceptions apply to your claim, the deadline that applies to your claim could be tolled or paused.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.

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If you would like to explore the possibility of filing a motorcycle accident claim after you suffered injuries or a member of your family lost his or her life after falling off a motorcycle, it is essential that you seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. At Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims. Our lawyers are aware of the difficulties that victims and their entire families could suddenly encounter after such a traumatic incident; therefore, we are dedicated to helping all affected parties have access to appropriate legal representation.

At our firm, we offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all questions and address all concerns. Our lawyers will do everything within their reach to ensure that you have access to the appropriate legal information to help you pursue your claim and fight for your right to recover the compensation that you deserve. If you would like to benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.

Our free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay anything for any of our legal services. Our firm is also based on a strict contingency structure that ensures that our clients will never be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be required to pay anything.

If you would like to benefit from our free legal services and discuss your claim with our experienced lawyers, do not hesitate to contact the experts at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers will do everything within their reach to ensure that your claim is successful.