Merced Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Representing Riders and Families Across Merced County and the Central Valley

If you’re here because of a motorcycle crash, we want to start by saying—we’re sorry. Whether you were injured riding through downtown Merced or lost someone you love on Highway 59 or 140, we know you’re carrying more than just pain. You’re likely dealing with fear, grief, stress, and a whole lot of unanswered questions. And if you’re like most riders, you’re also probably being underestimated by an insurance company that doesn’t understand what you’ve been through.

We see it all the time. And we’re here to change that.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we represent real riders—people who’ve been seriously hurt or lost someone they love in motorcycle crashes throughout California. We’re not your average personal injury firm. We’re California’s Motorcycle Law Firm. Built by riders, for riders. And if you’re in Merced or anywhere in the Valley, we’re here to help you stand up, push back, and fight for what’s right.

We Ride. We Understand.

Riding through Merced County has its perks—open roads, beautiful farmland, and scenic rides toward the Sierra foothills. But it also has its dangers. Distracted drivers. Poor road maintenance. Farm trucks pulling out without warning. And when something goes wrong, riders are often the ones who pay the price.

Worse, motorcyclists are often blamed for their own injuries—even when the facts say otherwise.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we’ve been in your boots. We’ve ridden those same roads. And we’ve lost people we love to crashes that never should have happened. That’s why we’ve built a firm that’s unapologetically pro-rider. We know what you’re up against. And we know how to fight back.

Why Riders in Merced Choose McCarthy Motorcycle Law

  • We’re built for riders. We know the culture, the dangers, and the law.

  • You talk to a real lawyer. Not a junior associate. Not a call center. You get direct access to John McCarthy, an award-winning, top trial attorney, who knows how to ride.

  • We don’t flinch at trial. If the insurance company won’t offer what’s fair, we take them to court.

  • We serve the whole Valley. We know Merced. We know Los Banos. We know Snelling. We know the small-town courtrooms and the big-time insurance tricks.

  • You don’t pay unless we win. That’s not a gimmick. That’s a promise.

Dangerous Roads and Common Motorcycle Crashes in Merced

Some of California’s most dangerous rural highways run right through Merced County. But crashes also happen in town—especially where traffic is dense or road maintenance is poor.

Common accident types we see in Merced:

Left-Turn Accidents

These are especially common at intersections like G Street & 16th or out on Yosemite Parkway. A driver turns left in front of a rider coming straight through. It’s one of the most lethal crash scenarios we handle.

Rear-End Collisions

Maybe you're stopped at a light or yielding to a pedestrian. Then bam—the car behind you wasn’t paying attention. On a bike, getting rear-ended can mean broken bones, head trauma, or worse.

Lane Change and Merge Accidents

Highways like 99 and 59 are magnets for crashes caused by drivers who don’t check their blind spots or drift between lanes.

Rural Road Hazards

Loose gravel. Potholes. Irrigation runoff. Broken pavement on roads like Bellevue, Sandy Mush, or Plainsburg. When the county or a contractor is responsible for a road hazard, they can be held liable too.

Ag Equipment and Tractor-Trailer Interactions

In a place like Merced, riders often share the road with slow-moving or oversized agricultural vehicles. These crashes can be especially devastating.

The Injuries Are Serious—and So Are We

A motorcycle crash isn’t just another accident. Riders face a much higher risk of catastrophic injury or death. When your body takes the brunt of a collision—whether it’s with pavement, a car, or roadside debris—the aftermath is brutal.

We represent riders suffering from:

If you’re facing surgery, months of rehab, time off work, or chronic pain—you deserve real compensation, not excuses. We build cases that reflect the full scope of what you’ve been through—and what it will take to rebuild your life.

Wrongful Death Motorcycle Cases in Merced County

No one wants to think about legal claims when they’re grieving. We get it. But if your spouse, child, parent, or loved one was killed in a motorcycle crash—especially if someone else was at fault—you deserve answers and justice.

We represent families in wrongful death cases involving:

We know nothing can make things right—but holding the responsible party accountable matters. It matters for your family. It matters for future riders. And it matters for your loved one’s legacy.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Every case is different, but these are some of the most common types of damages we pursue in Merced motorcycle crash cases:

  • Emergency and ongoing medical bills

  • Rehabilitation and assistive devices

  • Lost wages and future earning capacity

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional distress and mental health treatment

  • Motorcycle repair or replacement

  • Wrongful death benefits including:

    • Funeral and burial expenses

    • Loss of companionship or parental guidance

    • Loss of household income or support

In extreme cases, we may also seek punitive damages, especially if the driver was intoxicated or showed a reckless disregard for human life.

Why Local Knowledge Matters in Merced Cases

If you’re hiring a motorcycle lawyer, you want someone who knows the roads, the judges, and the juries in Merced County. Someone who understands the unique mix of city and farmland, commuter highways and country roads. You also want to hire someone who knows how to ride. Someone who can explain to a jury exactly how and why a crash happened—and why it could have been prevented.

We know Merced. We’ve worked with local doctors, law enforcement, and courts. And we know how to make a strong case in front of a Central Valley jury.

No Pressure. Just Help.

Here’s what happens when you contact McCarthy Motorcycle Law:

  • You fill out a simple case evaluation form—it goes straight to the inbox of an award-winning trial lawyer, who knows how to ride.

  • We respond fast—usually same-day.

  • You talk to a real lawyer, not a chatbot or an intake mill.

  • You get honest answers. No hype, no pressure, just real talk about your rights and your options. Even if we can’t help, we’ll get you pointed in the right direction.

And if we can help? We’ll fight like hell to make sure you get the justice you deserve.

Representing Riders Throughout Merced County

Whether you’re from Merced, Atwater, Livingston, Los Banos, Gustine, Delhi, or any of the towns or rural roads in between—we’re here for you.

We’re not some L.A. firm, with billboards all over the side of the road, a million associates, and a billion satellite offices they never actually visit. We’re not chasing quick settlements to pay for all our overhead. We’re here to build relationships with riders and families across the Central Valley—and to make sure you’re not taken advantage of when things go wrong.

McCarthy Motorcycle Law – California’s Motorcycle Law Firm
Built by Riders. Fighting for Riders in Merced and Across the Central Valley.