Monterey Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Helping Injured Cyclists and Families Get Justice on the Central Coast

If you’ve been hit while riding your bike in Monterey—or if you’ve lost someone you love in a bicycle crash—your life may feel like it’s been turned upside down. One moment you’re riding through the coastal breeze, past Cannery Row or along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. The next, you’re dealing with injuries, medical bills, time off work, or something far worse.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we’re known for fighting for motorcyclists across California. But here’s something we say a lot: if it rolls on two wheels, we ride for you.

We’re proud to stand with bicyclists too—especially here in Monterey, where cycling isn’t just a sport or a hobby, it’s part of daily life. Whether you’re a weekend road rider, a daily commuter, a kid on the way to school, or a parent pulling a trailer—you deserve to be safe. And if a negligent driver or unsafe road stole that safety from you, you deserve justice.

We Stand With Cyclists in Monterey

We don’t just talk about helping cyclists. We live it.

You can find me and my family on the Monterey bike trail almost every weekend—riding together, grabbing lunch near Fisherman’s Wharf, cruising by Lovers Point, or grabbing coffee at Captain + Stoker. This is home. These are our roads. And when someone in our cycling community gets hurt, it hits close to home.

That’s why we support organizations like Bike Monterey, who work to make our roads and trails safer for everyone—locals, tourists, and families alike.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we bring that same passion for advocacy into the courtroom. If you’ve been hit, we’re here to help you pick up the pieces and fight back.

Bicycle Crashes Are All Too Common in Monterey County

As beautiful as it is, Monterey County can be a dangerous place for cyclists. Every year, riders are injured or killed on roads like:

  • Del Monte Avenue

  • Highway 1 and Highway 68

  • Fremont Boulevard

  • Reservation Road

  • Canyon Del Rey

  • Pacific Grove and Carmel backroads

Many of these crashes happen because drivers:

  • Fail to yield when turning

  • Speed past cyclists with no room to spare

  • Open car doors without looking

  • Drift into bike lanes

  • Drive distracted or intoxicated

  • Treat cyclists like second-class road users

We've had enough of it. If a careless driver hurt you or someone you love, we want to hear your story. And we’re ready to take the fight to their insurance company.

Bicycle Injury Cases Deserve a Lawyer Who Knows What Riders Face

Bicycle accident cases aren’t like typical car accident cases—and they’re not identical to motorcycle cases either. They require a specific understanding of how bikes handle, how crashes happen, and how to overcome common biases in the legal system.

Here’s what makes bicycle cases unique:

  • “I didn’t see them” defense: Drivers often claim they didn’t see the cyclist. We work with investigators and experts to prove what really happened.

  • Helmet distractions: Insurance companies will dig into whether the rider wore a helmet—sometimes illegally or unfairly.

  • Serious injuries from low-speed crashes: Unlike cars, a bike crash at even 10–15 mph can cause traumatic injuries.

  • Driver bias: Some jurors (and adjusters) wrongly assume cyclists are reckless, or that they were negligent just by getting on a bike. We break that down in court, step by step.

You need a lawyer who’s not only willing to take your case seriously—you need one who rides, understands what went wrong, and knows how to fight back.

Collaborating With One of the Country’s Best Bicycle Lawyers

While we focus our practice on motorcycle accidents, we don’t take bicycle cases lightly. When it comes to complex or high-stakes bike injury cases, we work with Clay Griessmeyer, one of the most respected bicycle accident lawyers in the country.

As owner of Griessmeyer Law, Clay has helped families across the U.S. in cases involving:

  • Wrongful death of bicyclists

  • Unsafe road design

  • Commercial vehicle and delivery van collisions

  • E-bike crashes and product defects

  • City infrastructure negligence

When the case calls for it, we combine forces—bringing our litigation strength and Clay’s deep bicycle law experience to give injured riders the best shot at justice.

Wrongful Death Bicycle Cases in Monterey

There is no pain like losing a loved one in a preventable crash.

We’ve represented families torn apart by the sudden, senseless death of someone they loved—often a parent, child, sibling, or spouse. These cases are about more than legal claims. They’re about grief, anger, unanswered questions, and the urgent need for accountability.

We’ve seen fatal bicycle crashes throughout Monterey County—from the curves of Laureles Grade to the edges of Highway 1. Too many times, it’s the same story: a driver turned left across a bike, hit from behind, or swerved where they shouldn’t have.

When we take on a wrongful death case, we handle it with:

  • Compassion

  • Relentless investigation

  • Transparent communication

  • A willingness to go all the way to trial if needed

We can’t bring your loved one back. But we can fight to make sure their story is told—and that what happened doesn’t get swept under the rug.

Types of Bicycle Accidents We Handle in Monterey

We represent cyclists seriously injured or killed in:

  • Left-turn crashes (driver turns into cyclist’s path)

  • Dooring incidents (car door opened into rider)

  • Unsafe passing or following too closely

  • Distracted or texting drivers

  • DUI-related collisions

  • Hit-and-runs

  • E-bike rental or battery malfunctions

  • Road hazards or debris in bike lanes

  • Delivery truck or commercial vehicle crashes

Whether it happened on a residential street in Seaside, a winding road in Carmel Valley, or the busy lanes of downtown Monterey—we’re ready to help.

Common Bicycle Injuries We See

Bicycle crashes often cause catastrophic injuries, including:

We work with medical experts, life care planners, and therapists to fully understand your injuries and what it will take to move forward.

What Happens When You Contact Us

From the first contact, you’ll be treated like a person—not a file number.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Free, confidential case evaluation—goes straight to my inbox

  • Same-day response (usually within hours)

  • No pressure, just honest guidance—if we can help, we’ll schedule a free consult; if we can’t, we’ll point you in the right direction

  • Clear communication—we’ll explain the process, your rights, and what to expect

  • No fee unless we win—you don’t owe us a dime unless we recover money for you

Local Knowledge. Real Connection.

This isn’t just another practice area for us—it’s personal.
My family and I live here. We ride here. We care about the safety of these streets—not just as lawyers, but as people who use them every day.

Supporting groups like Bike Monterey isn’t about PR. It’s about doing our part to make Monterey County safer for everyone who rides.

If you’re looking for a lawyer who understands what it means to be vulnerable on the road—and who knows how to hold careless drivers accountable—you’ve found the right place.

Talk to a Monterey Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Whether you’ve been hit while biking the trail or lost someone you love in a crash, we’re here for you.

We offer free case evaluations, and we don’t get paid unless we win. Let us handle the legal side so you can focus on healing.

McCarthy Motorcycle Law – Monterey Bicycle Accident Cases

Built by riders. Fighting for cyclists. Proud supporter of Bike Monterey.
Helping our community one case at a time.