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Motorcyclists face unique dangers on Paramount’s roads. The combination of heavy truck traffic on the I-710, aggressive commuter driving on the I-105 and surface streets, and a steady volume of commercial vehicles making local deliveries creates a hazardous environment for riders. When a motorcycle crash happens in Paramount, the injuries are almost always serious – and the insurance battle that follows is almost always contentious.
The Law Offices of Asher Hoffman represents injured motorcyclists throughout Paramount and the Gateway Cities corridor. We know how insurers try to shift blame onto riders by invoking lane-splitting controversy or arguing the motorcyclist was “driving too fast.” We counter those narratives with evidence, expert testimony, and litigation when needed.
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Most motorcycle crashes in Paramount involve driver negligence by the other party:
California is the only state that expressly permits lane splitting under California Vehicle Code section 21658.1. The California Highway Patrol has issued guidelines recommending that riders split lanes at no more than 10 mph faster than surrounding traffic and generally not above 30 mph overall. However, even lawful lane splitting does not eliminate a motorcyclist’s right to compensation when another driver’s negligence causes a crash. Insurance adjusters frequently and wrongly use lane splitting as a basis to deny or minimize claims. We understand the law and push back effectively.
California Vehicle Code section 27803 requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a properly fitted helmet. Riding without a helmet does not bar you from recovering compensation – but the defense may argue your head injuries were worsened by the absence of a helmet. We work with medical experts to counter these arguments and maximize your recovery.
Motorcyclists have no steel frame, airbags, or seatbelts to protect them. The injuries we routinely see include:
Two-year statute of limitations. California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Do not let that deadline slip.
Government entity liability. If a dangerous road condition – a pothole, a failed signal, a missing guardrail – caused or contributed to your crash, a government tort claim under Government Code section 911.2 must be filed within six months. Public entities responsible for I-710 surface conditions, Rosecrans Avenue, or Alondra Boulevard may have liability.
Pure comparative fault. California’s comparative fault rule means your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault – but you can still recover even if you were partially responsible. We work to minimize any fault allocation to you.
We represent injured motorcyclists exclusively on contingency – no fee unless we win. Asher Hoffman handles each case personally and is not afraid to take a case to trial when an insurance company refuses to treat a rider fairly. We understand the bias motorcyclists face and we know how to counter it.
Not necessarily. Lane splitting is legal in California under Vehicle Code section 21658.1. Even if you were lane splitting at the time of the crash, the other driver’s negligence may still be the primary cause of the accident. We work with accident reconstruction experts to establish exactly what happened and who bears primary responsibility.
California requires motorcycle helmets under Vehicle Code section 27803. If you were not wearing a helmet and suffered head injuries, the defense may argue your injuries were worsened by your failure to wear a helmet and seek to reduce your damages. We work with medical experts to address these arguments and protect your recovery.
Cases that settle can resolve in six to eighteen months. More complex cases involving disputed liability, severe injuries, or litigation can take two to three years or longer. We give each client realistic expectations and move as efficiently as possible.
Insurance denials are common in motorcycle cases – insurers sometimes claim the rider was speeding or improperly lane splitting without evidence. We gather police reports, witness statements, dashcam footage, and expert analysis to counter these denials. If the insurer refuses to settle fairly, we file suit.
If the at-fault driver was driving under the influence or engaging in reckless conduct, punitive damages under California Civil Code section 3294 may be available. These claims require clear and convincing evidence of malice, oppression, or fraud.
We also represent motorcyclists across the Long Beach corridor – see our Long Beach Motorcycle Accident Lawyer page for more information.
Motorcycle accident cases require hands-on investigation and a willingness to fight bias. Our approach:
The I-710 / I-105 interchange near Paramount’s southern boundary creates particular hazards for motorcycle riders. The weave zones where traffic shifts from one freeway to the other involve sudden speed changes and multiple lane changes in close succession. Truck drivers adjusting position in this interchange may not see a motorcycle rider filtering through traffic. The on-ramp acceleration zones feeding both freeways also create merge conflicts where motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable. If your crash occurred in or near this interchange, we investigate whether the design of the interchange itself – and the responsible public entities – contributed to the collision.
For all personal injury services in Paramount, see our Paramount Personal Injury Lawyer hub page.
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Asher is absolutely amazing! After my car accident, I was overwhelmed and didn’t know what to do, but he made the whole process so much easier. He’s very attentive, caring, and really goes above and beyond for his clients. I always felt supported and confident knowing he was handling my case. He not only got […]
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I am so grateful to have had Asher Hoffman as my accident attorney. From the very beginning, he was professional, compassionate, and dedicated to my case. Asher always took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand, and he made sure I felt supported throughout. His […]
