Lancaster & Palmdale Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Built by Riders. Fighting for the Antelope Valley’s Motorcycle Community.
The Antelope Valley has long roads, fast winds, and wide-open riding — the kind of space that calls to motorcyclists. But out here, just like everywhere else, one careless driver can change everything. Whether you were clipped on Sierra Highway, rear-ended on the 14, or hit at a Palmdale intersection by someone texting through a green light, the fallout after a motorcycle crash can be overwhelming.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we represent riders who’ve been seriously injured in Lancaster, Palmdale, and all across the Antelope Valley. We also help families who’ve lost someone they love in a motorcycle crash — someone who didn’t get to come home.
We’re not a billboard law firm. We don’t have stupid commercials. We’re not a faceless call center. We’re a rider-first law practice that fights for injured bikers and grieving families like the case is personal — because to us, it is.
Riding the Antelope Valley: Freedom and Frustration
There’s a reason the Antelope Valley draws riders from across Southern California. On a clear day, it’s hard to beat:
Fast runs down Sierra Highway or Avenue D
Wind-blown curves through Angeles Forest Highway
Desert blasts up Pearblossom Highway (SR-138) or across Avenue M
Scenic cut-throughs like Elizabeth Lake Road and Bouquet Canyon
But riders in Lancaster and Palmdale also face serious risks:
Distracted suburban drivers in rapidly growing neighborhoods
Unlicensed or uninsured drivers in rural areas
Poorly maintained roads with sand, gravel, or potholes
Drivers unfamiliar with how to share the road with motorcycles
We’ve seen how crashes happen on these roads — and we know how to prove what really caused them.
Common Motorcycle Crashes in Lancaster, Palmdale & the AV
The Antelope Valley’s wide mix of highways, surface streets, and rural routes means a wide range of crash types. Some of the most common include:
A driver turns in front of a rider going straight — claiming they didn’t see the bike. Common at intersections on Sierra Hwy, 10th Street West, and Palmdale Blvd.
Especially common at lights or during rush hour near the 14 Freeway. A car follows too close or doesn’t notice the bike has stopped — and slams into the rider.
Happens often on the 14, or when drivers merge between Ave J and Rancho Vista. They don’t check mirrors, don’t signal, and don’t expect to see a motorcycle.
4. Head-On Collisions
A real danger on backroads like Pearblossom Hwy or Avenue T, where one careless move — drifting over the center line — leads to tragedy.
5. Lay-Down & Evasion Crashes
Sometimes the rider never touches the car. You lay it down to avoid a collision when a driver pulls out or brakes suddenly. We build cases around that — because they’re still at fault.
Where We See Riders Get Hurt in the Antelope Valley
Some roads and intersections are especially risky:
Palmdale Blvd. and 10th Street West
Sierra Hwy & Avenue M
14 Freeway near Avenue S and Rancho Vista
Highway 138 through Littlerock and Pearblossom
Angeles Forest Hwy into the mountains
Avenue D and 90th Street West – high-speed rural danger zones
We know the patterns. We know how drivers act in these areas. And we use that knowledge to win cases.
The Injuries Are Serious. So Is Our Work.
When riders go down out here, the damage is often catastrophic. We help motorcyclists recover from:
Severe brain injuries (with or without helmet use)
We also help families file wrongful death claims when a crash takes someone’s life.
Wrongful Death in Motorcycle Crashes: Justice for Families
Losing a loved one in a motorcycle crash is devastating. The grief. The anger. The financial uncertainty. And far too often, the insurance company shows no compassion — just red tape.
If you lost a rider you loved, we can help you:
Understand your rights
Seek justice through a wrongful death claim
Recover funeral and burial costs
Secure compensation for lost income, benefits, and emotional support
Hold the driver, company, or city responsible for what happened
Wrongful death cases are hard. We don’t take them lightly. And we don’t let insurance companies escape accountability.
We Know These Roads — And We Know How to Ride
We know the routes that riders in the Antelope Valley use every day — and the ones they look forward to all week. We know the long desert stretches that lure riders in — and the unexpected dangers they can hide.
We also know how to ride. That matters. Because when you understand motorcycle dynamics — lean angles, braking distance, throttle control — you can build a stronger case. You can explain to a jury what the rider saw, what they felt, and what they had time to do.
And most importantly, you can challenge the lazy assumption that every crash is the rider’s fault. It’s not. And we prove it.
How We Win Motorcycle Cases in the AV
We go to work fast. We:
Investigate the crash with professionals who understand motorcycle physics
Interview witnesses and preserve critical evidence
Get footage from traffic cams, business security, or dashcams
Analyze helmet and gear damage
Pull data from nearby vehicles or road design history
Work with medical experts to document the full scope of your injuries
If the police report blamed you unfairly, we challenge it. If the other driver lied about what happened, we expose it. And if the insurance company plays games? We take it to trial.
What Can You Recover After a Motorcycle Crash?
If someone else caused your crash, California law entitles you to compensation for:
Medical bills (ER visits, surgeries, follow-ups, rehab)
Lost wages and loss of future earning potential
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Damage to your bike and riding gear
Punitive damages, in extreme cases like DUI
In wrongful death cases, we pursue:
Funeral and burial costs
Loss of companionship
Loss of financial support
Survivor damages for emotional pain
Who We Represent
We fight for:
Military riders commuting from Edwards AFB
Working-class riders from Lancaster, Quartz Hill, and Rosamond
Weekend warriors coming up from L.A. or the San Fernando Valley
Older riders who use motorcycles for affordable transportation
Young riders building their first freedom on two wheels
If you were injured — or your loved one was killed — on a bike in the Antelope Valley, we’re here to help.
No Upfront Costs. No Risk. No Excuses.
We work on a contingency fee basis:
30% if we settle before filing
33% if we file a lawsuit
40% if we’re within 100 days of trial or after a major court motion
You pay nothing unless we win. We front all case costs — from court filings to crash experts — so you don’t pay a dime out of pocket.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash in Lancaster or Palmdale
If you were recently in a crash — or trying to help someone who was — here’s what to do next:
Get medical care — don’t “wait and see.”
Keep your gear — helmet, jacket, gloves — they tell a story.
Take photos and videos — the scene, witnesses, your bike, your injuries.
Don’t talk to the other driver’s insurance — let us do that.
Reach out for a free case evaluation — it goes directly to a rider who’s also an award-winning trial lawyer.
Why AV Riders Choose McCarthy Motorcycle Law
Because we know how to ride. We’ve lost people. And we’ve dedicated our careers to fighting for bikers when the system turns its back on them.
You’re not a case file. You’re a person who got hurt doing something you love. And you deserve someone who will treat your case like it matters.
No B.S.
No passing you off to some junior associate
Just real trial experience and real results
Free Case Evaluation — Straight to a Rider’s Inbox
If you or someone you love was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Lancaster, Palmdale, or anywhere in the Antelope Valley, fill out our free, confidential case evaluation form. It goes straight to John McCarthy. You’ll hear back fast — usually the same day.
Antelope Valley riders know the wind, the roads, and the risk. If the worst happened, we’re here to help you fight back — and win.