Barstow & Victorville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Riders Helping Riders Across the Mojave
If you ride in the High Desert, you already know — it’s a different kind of ride out here. Long open stretches, big skies, brutal winds, and drivers who aren’t always paying attention. Whether ripping down Route 66 through Barstow, blasting up the 15, cruising through Apple Valley, or rolling down Highway 247 into Lucerne Valley, it’s real riding — and real dangerous when things go sideways.
If you were hit on your bike — or if you lost someone you love in a motorcycle crash out here — we’re truly sorry. At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we know how devastating these wrecks can be, because we’ve seen it ourselves. And we’ve built a law firm to stand up for riders like you.
We’re not some bullshit billboard firm out of L.A. that sees you as just another case number. We’re built by riders, for riders. And we’re ready to fight for your recovery, your rights, and your future.
Motorcycling in the High Desert: Beauty, Freedom… and Risk
Out here, riding is freedom. You ride through Lucerne Valley at golden hour, through twisting canyon roads near Wrightwood, or across empty stretches of Highway 58 where it’s just you and the horizon.
But with that freedom comes real danger. And it’s not just the wind or weather — it’s the drivers.
Drivers who:
Don’t look for bikes
Drift across lanes without checking mirrors
Run red lights in Victorville and Hesperia
Blast through stop signs in Phelan
Text behind the wheel near Barstow or on the 395
We’ve heard it all: “I didn’t see the bike.” “He came out of nowhere.” “She must’ve been speeding.”
We’ve built our entire practice to push back on that kind of blame — and to help riders get real justice.
High Desert Crash Hotspots: Where We See Riders Hurt Most
You know the roads. You know the spots where drivers don’t check their blind spots, where sand drifts across the asphalt, and where cars fly past stop signs like they don’t exist. So do we. That local knowledge makes a difference in how we build your case.
Common crash sites we’ve worked:
Bear Valley Road in Victorville and Apple Valley
Palmdale Road (Highway 18) through Hesperia and Adelanto
Main Street in Barstow
Highway 247 into Lucerne Valley and Johnson Valley
I-15 corridor through Victorville, Barstow, and beyond
US-395, especially near Kramer Junction and the stretch toward Ridgecrest
Crashes happen at intersections, on open highways, and everywhere in between. Our job is to prove that you weren’t the problem — the driver was.
How Motorcycle Crashes Happen in the High Desert
These aren’t your typical bumper-to-bumper commuter crashes. These are high-speed, high-impact collisions. We regularly handle:
Left-turn accidents at intersections – A driver pulls in front of a rider going straight, often claiming “they didn’t see them.” These are deadly, especially on roads like Main Street or Bear Valley Road.
Rear-end collisions – Whether stopped at a light or turning onto a side road, riders get launched forward when drivers aren’t paying attention.
Head-on crashes – Especially on rural stretches of Highway 395 or 247, where vehicles drift over the centerline.
Lane-change collisions – Cars merging on the 15, or drifting into adjacent lanes on wide desert highways without seeing a rider beside them.
Off-road crossover accidents – When riders get clipped or cut off by vehicles entering or exiting the shoulder — a common occurrence on desert highways.
The Injuries Are Serious. We Treat Them That Way.
Let’s be real: if you went down on a bike in the High Desert, you’re not just “sore.” You’re dealing with injuries that change lives.
We’ve helped riders with:
We also represent families in wrongful death cases — when the crash takes someone’s life and leaves loved ones behind to pick up the pieces.
Wrongful Death: Fighting for Families Who Lost a Rider
We’ve stood shoulder-to-shoulder with moms, dads, spouses, and kids who lost someone they love. The grief is gutting. The insurance companies don’t care. And the system feels stacked against you.
A wrongful death claim can’t bring your rider back. But it can bring accountability — and some measure of financial peace for your family. Under California law, you can recover:
Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of future financial support
Loss of companionship, love, and care
Medical bills from before death, if applicable
If you lost someone on a bike in the High Desert, reach out. We’ll walk you through your rights — no pressure, no strings, just compassion and answers.
We Know the Roads. We Know the Culture. We Know How to Win.
You don’t want a lawyer who just sees your case as “another motorcycle crash.” You want someone who:
Knows the wind patterns on 395
Understands how sand and dust affect traction
Knows why rural intersections are especially dangerous at night
Has ridden the same routes you have — and knows the risk
That’s what you get with McCarthy Motorcycle Law. An award-winning trial lawyer who actually knows how to ride. A lawyer who’s seen firsthand what these crashes do to good people. A lawyer who will take your case personally — and fight like hell to get you justice.
How We Prove the Crash Wasn’t Your Fault
Insurance companies love to blame the rider — especially in rural or small-town crashes where the driver has local connections or the officer makes quick assumptions. We don’t let that fly.
We go to work immediately:
Reconstructing the accident with expert analysts
Gathering video footage from nearby businesses or traffic cams
Downloading vehicle data from involved cars and trucks
Interviewing witnesses who saw what really happened
Preserving and analyzing your helmet, gear, and motorcycle
We’ve turned “no case” claims into major recoveries — because we don’t just understand the law. We understand motorcycles.
We Serve Riders Across the High Desert
From the Mojave to the mountains, we represent injured riders and grieving families in:
Barstow
Victorville
Hesperia
Apple Valley
Adelanto
Lucerne Valley
Phelan
Kramer Junction
Helendale
Oro Grande
Yermo and Newberry Springs
Down the 247 into Johnson Valley and Yucca Valley
We’ll come to you — home, hospital, or hangout. You don’t need to drive to L.A. or fight traffic to get good representation.
What It Costs to Hire Us
We don’t charge anything up front. We work on contingency:
30% if we settle pre-filing
33% after filing
40% if the case is within 100 days of trial or after a major court motion
You owe nothing unless we win. And we front all the costs — investigators, filing fees, expert witnesses — because we believe in your case.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash in the High Desert
If you’ve just been in a crash — or you’re trying to help someone who was — here’s what we recommend:
Get medical care immediately — even if you “feel fine”
Don’t talk to the insurance company — they’re trained to trip you up
Keep your helmet, gear, and damaged bike — they’re critical evidence
Take photos of the scene and your injuries — or have someone do it
Call us or fill out a case evaluation — the sooner we get involved, the more we can do
Real Representation from a Lawyer Who Gets It
You’ve already been through the worst part: the crash, the pain, the fear. Now you need someone to have your back.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we’re proud to fight for riders across California’s High Desert. We know how strong this community is. We know how much you’ve already overcome. And we’re here to help you win what’s rightfully yours.
Free Case Evaluation — Straight to a Rider’s Inbox
Fill out the form. It goes directly to John McCarthy. Not a paralegal. Not a call center. A real trial lawyer who knows what it means to ride — and what it takes to win.
Barstow. Victorville. High Desert.
If you ride here, we’re in your corner.