Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in California
When a Driver Leaves the Scene, We Help You Pick Up the Pieces
If you or someone you love was hurt—or worse, killed—in a hit-and-run motorcycle crash, we’re so sorry. These aren’t just accidents. They’re acts of cowardice. A driver makes a reckless decision, crashes into a rider, and then leaves them lying in the street.
It’s cruel. It’s criminal. And it happens way too often in California.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we stand with riders. When you’re left broken and bleeding—physically, emotionally, or both—because a driver hit you and ran, we’ll help you get answers. We’ll dig for the truth, fight for accountability, and work to recover everything the law allows. Because you deserve more than just compensation.
You deserve justice.
Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crashes Are Rising Across California
Hit-and-run crashes have surged in recent years, and motorcyclists are often the ones left most vulnerable. In traffic, we’re already at the mercy of inattentive and aggressive drivers. But when a driver flees the scene—especially without calling for help—they’re making a terrible situation even worse.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
More than 20% of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a hit-and-run driver
Thousands of riders are injured in hit-and-run incidents every year
Most hit-and-run drivers are never criminally prosecuted—even if they’re found
That’s unacceptable. And while we can’t undo what happened, we can work to make it right.
Whether the driver was eventually identified—or still hasn’t been found—we’ll fight to hold someone accountable. And we’ll help you and your family rebuild.
Why Do Drivers Flee the Scene?
We’ve handled motorcycle crash cases all across California—from San Diego and Riverside to Salinas and San Francisco. And in hit-and-run cases, one question always comes up:
Why would someone just leave?
Sadly, we’ve seen many reasons. Some drivers flee because they’re scared. Others run because they know they were doing something wrong. Common causes include:
No valid driver’s license or insurance
Driving a stolen vehicle or with outstanding warrants
Simply not caring about the life they just put in danger
None of those excuses matter. What matters is that someone hurt you—or someone you love—and chose to run instead of take responsibility. We won’t let that slide.
What if the Driver Is Never Found?
Here’s something most riders don’t know: even if the driver is never identified, you may still have options for compensation.
If you have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, your own policy can step in and cover damages caused by a hit-and-run driver. This includes:
Medical bills
Lost income
Pain and suffering
Funeral expenses (in fatal cases)
But here’s the catch—your own insurance company may fight you just as hard as the at-fault driver’s would. They might question your story. Delay your claim. Try to pay you less than what you’re owed. We’ve seen it happen again and again.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we know how to handle these cases. We’ll help you file the right kind of claim, push back against unfair denials, and negotiate aggressively to get you the maximum recovery.
Because you didn’t do anything wrong. You were just riding.
We Know the Roads. We Know the Risks. We Know How to Win.
We’ve worked with injured riders from all over California. We’ve seen it all. Riders run off the road in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Riders hit in L.A. traffic while lane splitting. Riders left for dead outside Monterey or Bakersfield.
We know the roads. We understand how motorcycles handle in high-speed traffic, intersections, or twisty backroads. And we know how to build a case that shows what really happened.
That means:
Reconstructing the crash using accident scene evidence, surveillance footage, and expert witnesses.
Tracking down witnesses who may have seen the vehicle or taken photos of the fleeing driver.
Analyzing bike damage and injury patterns to prove impact direction and speed.
Pulling cellphone, toll, and traffic cam records when necessary.
And if the driver is found, we don’t just wait for prosecutors. We take the civil case to the next level—seeking full damages for what they took from you.
Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash Injuries Can Be Devastating
Because riders don’t have the protection of a car, hit-and-run accidents often lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. We’ve helped clients who suffered:
These aren’t the kinds of cases where a quick insurance payout will cut it. We work with top medical experts, economists, and life care planners to make sure your recovery includes what you’ll need—now and for the long haul.
And if you lost someone you love in a hit-and-run crash, we’ll help you file a wrongful death claim. It’s never about the money. It’s about the truth. And it’s about giving your family one less burden to carry while you grieve.
How a Motorcycle Injury Lawyer Can Help After a Hit-and-Run
You don’t need a lawyer for every fender bender. But hit-and-run crashes are different.
There’s often no police report. No identified driver. No one stepping up to pay medical bills. And worst of all—insurance companies may treat you like you’re the problem.
That’s where we come in.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law:
We investigate the crash, even if the police have given up
We handle all insurance communications so you don’t have to
We fight for full compensation—whether the driver is found or not
We treat you like a human being, not a case number
We don’t get paid unless we win
You’ve got enough to deal with. Let us carry the legal weight while you focus on healing.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash
If you were in a crash and the driver fled, here’s what to do next:
Call 911 immediately – Report the hit-and-run and get medical help.
Try to recall or record anything about the fleeing vehicle (make, model, color, partial plate).
Get witness info – Anyone nearby who saw the crash can be critical.
Take photos and videos of the scene, your bike, and your injuries.
Request a police report even if the driver isn’t found—this helps your claim.
Contact a motorcycle lawyer before dealing with any insurance company—even your own.
Every hit-and-run case is different. But the sooner you have an attorney on your side, the better your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve.
You’re Not Alone. And You’re Not Powerless.
It’s hard to describe what it feels like after a hit-and-run. The anger. The confusion. The helplessness. The disbelief that someone could do this—and drive away like your life didn’t matter.
We’ve stood beside too many riders and grieving families in those moments. And we’ve helped them fight back.
When you work with McCarthy Motorcycle Law, you get more than legal help. You get a team that cares. A firm built by a trial lawyer who knows what it’s like to ride—and what it’s like to lose people in crashes. Someone who isn’t afraid to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes.
Because you matter. Your story matters. And we’ll make damn sure it gets heard.
Why Riders Trust McCarthy Motorcycle Law
We’re proud to be known as California’s Motorcycle Law Firm—because we fight for riders, and only riders.
We’ve recovered millions for injured motorcyclists and their families.
We know how to push back against unfair blame and bias.
We understand motorcycle dynamics—and how to explain them to a jury.
We offer fast, free, confidential case evaluations that go straight to our inbox.
We call back. We text back. And we treat you like a person, not a paycheck.
If we can help, we’ll tell you. If we can’t, we’ll point you in the right direction. Either way, you’ll walk away with answers.
Talk to a California Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
If you were hurt—or lost someone you love—in a hit-and-run motorcycle crash, don’t wait. Insurance companies count on you being confused, overwhelmed, and alone.
We’re here to change that.
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You don’t have to do this alone. And you don’t have to settle for less.