Modesto Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Fighting for Riders and Families Across Stanislaus County and the Central Valley

If you’re here, it’s probably because something awful happened. Maybe you or someone you love was injured in a motorcycle crash near downtown Modesto, out on McHenry Avenue, or along Highway 99. Maybe you got the kind of phone call no one should ever get—about a crash on Oakdale Road or in the country outside Riverbank or Ceres. However you ended up here, we’re truly sorry. And we’re ready to help.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we stand shoulder to shoulder with riders and grieving families all over California. We don’t just say we care—we’ve lived this. We’ve been on motorcycles. We’ve lost friends. And we’ve seen too many insurance companies try to blame good riders for bad drivers’ mistakes.

If you’ve been hurt or lost someone you love in a motorcycle crash, we’re here to help you fight back.

We Ride. We Understand.

Modesto is a city built on motion—cars, bikes, trucks, tractors, and everything in between. But the roads here weren’t built for motorcycle safety. Distracted drivers. Aggressive merges. Rural roads with no shoulders and poor visibility. When things go wrong, it’s riders who pay the price.

And what’s worse? Riders are almost always blamed—especially by insurance companies who see us as risk-takers, not human beings.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we push back—because we know better. We know how hard you work to ride safely. We know how invisible riders can be to drivers who aren’t paying attention. And we know how devastating it is when one bad moment changes your entire life.

We’re here to help make it right.

Why Modesto Riders Choose McCarthy Motorcycle Law

  • We’re not your average injury firm. We’re built for riders. By riders.

  • You get direct access to a real lawyer. No sales team. No intake bots. You talk to John McCarthy, an award-winning trial lawyer, who knows how to ride.

  • We know how to win. Our team has recovered millions for injured riders and grieving families—including in tough rural and Central Valley cases.

  • We work on contingency. That means you don’t pay a dime unless we win.

  • We don’t treat you like a number. You’re a person. You deserve respect, compassion, and a lawyer who actually gives a damn.

Common Motorcycle Crashes in Modesto and Stanislaus County

We’ve handled motorcycle crash cases all across the Central Valley, and we’ve seen firsthand how dangerous Modesto and its surrounding areas can be for bikers.

Some of the most common crash types we see:

Left-Turn Accidents

One of the most lethal types of crashes. A driver turns left in front of a rider—often at intersections like McHenry and Briggsmore, or Carpenter and Paradise—because they “didn’t see you” or misjudged your speed.

Rear-End Collisions

You’re stopped at a light or waiting to make a turn, and a distracted driver slams into the back of your bike. These crashes happen often on Yosemite Boulevard, Coffee Road, and Highway 132.

Unsafe Lane Changes

Freeways like 99 and 108 are magnets for drivers who weave in and out of lanes without checking mirrors or blind spots. If they drift into your lane, the results can be deadly.

Rural Road Hazards

Outside the city, Merced and Stanislaus counties are full of narrow two-lane roads with soft shoulders, potholes, loose gravel, and visibility issues from irrigation or crop dust. The county may be liable if poor road conditions contributed to your crash.

Ag and Trucking Vehicles

It’s not uncommon for riders to get caught behind or between ag vehicles, slow-moving equipment, or long-haul trucks. These cases often involve complex liability issues—but we know how to investigate them and hold the right people accountable.

The Injuries Are Real. And We Treat Them That Way.

Motorcycle injuries aren’t minor. There’s no bumper. No airbag. No steel frame to take the hit. When a rider goes down, the results are often catastrophic.

We represent Modesto riders who have suffered:

These injuries affect everything—your health, your work, your family, your future. We take the time to fully understand how your life has changed, and we fight for every dollar it will take to rebuild it.

Motorcycle Wrongful Death Cases in Modesto

There’s no greater loss than the death of someone you love in a crash that didn’t need to happen. And while no legal action can bring that person back, a wrongful death case can help provide justice, accountability, and support for your family.

We represent spouses, parents, children, and other close relatives in wrongful death motorcycle cases involving:

We’ll take care of the legal process so you can focus on healing. You’ll have our full support every step of the way.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Every crash is different, but here are some of the damages we typically fight for in motorcycle accident cases:

  • Emergency room and hospital bills

  • Surgery and rehabilitation costs

  • Ongoing care or disability-related expenses

  • Lost income and lost earning potential

  • Pain and suffering

  • Mental and emotional trauma

  • Property damage (your motorcycle, gear, phone, etc.)

  • Wrongful death damages, including:

    • Funeral and burial expenses

    • Loss of companionship and support

    • Loss of household income

    • Medical expenses before death

In some cases, we also pursue punitive damages when the at-fault driver acted recklessly—like in DUI or hit-and-run cases.

Local Knowledge Matters

We represent riders throughout Stanislaus County. We know how it feels to have the warm wind on our face on a hot summer day. We understand the roads, the traffic patterns, and the legal climate in Modesto and nearby cities. We know how to speak to local juries—and how to present your story in a way that cuts through the noise.

We’re also familiar with the insurance company tactics that are common in Central Valley claims. Spoiler alert: they’ll try to lowball you. They’ll try to blame you. And they’ll try to make you give up.

Don’t.

Let us fight for you.

Free Case Evaluations. No Strings Attached.

We offer free, fast, and confidential case evaluations for every rider and every family who contacts us. Here’s how it works:

  • Fill out the form—it goes straight to our inbox, not a call center.

  • We respond quickly—usually the same business day.

  • If we can help, we’ll schedule a free consultation.

  • If we can’t, we’ll point you in the right direction.

And remember: you don’t owe us anything unless we win.

Proudly Serving Riders Across Modesto and Stanislaus County

We represent injured riders and grieving families in:

  • Modesto

  • Ceres

  • Riverbank

  • Oakdale

  • Patterson

  • Turlock

  • Hughson

  • Waterford

  • Newman

  • And everywhere in between.

Whether your crash happened downtown, on a rural highway, or in a small town with no stoplight—we’re here to help.

McCarthy Motorcycle Law
- California’s Motorcycle Law Firm -
Built by Riders. Fighting for Justice in Modesto and Across Stanislaus County.