Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

California’s Motorcycle Law Firm. Real Riders. Real Justice. Real Results.

If you’ve been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash—or if someone you love was killed in one—your world may feel like it’s been flipped upside down. One minute you’re on two wheels, feeling free, focused, and in control. The next, you’re in the hospital, staring down pain, confusion, bills, and a long road to recovery. Maybe you can’t work. Maybe you’re wondering how you’re going to pay rent. Maybe you’re trying to explain to your kids why mom or dad isn’t coming home.

We get it. At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, this isn’t just a job to us—it’s personal.

We’re not some billboard law firm that dabbles in motorcycle cases because it makes for edgy marketing. We are California’s Motorcycle Law Firm, built by riders, for riders. When a car, truck, or road hazard wrecks your life, we fight to make things right.

Motorcycle Accidents Are Different—So Your Lawyer Should Be Too

Motorcycle crashes aren’t just car accidents without a roof. Riders face different risks, different injuries, and different biases from insurance companies and juries. The physics are different. The stakes are higher. And if your lawyer doesn’t understand that, they’re going to miss the mark.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we don’t just handle motorcycle cases—we live and breathe them.

We know how insurance companies try to blame the rider. We know how police reports often get it wrong. We know how to break down a crash using expert reconstructionists, ride-alongs, helmet cam footage, and rider testimony.

And most importantly: we know how to win.

Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

Every motorcycle crash has its own story, but we’ve seen some patterns over the years:

• A car turns left in front of a bike.

• A distracted driver merges into a lane without checking their blind spot.

• A pothole or poorly maintained road sends a rider flying.

• A driver opens a door into a moving motorcycle.

• A truck squeezes a rider into the shoulder on a tight turn.

• A speeding SUV plows through a red light.

• A rear-end collision that would be minor in a car becomes catastrophic for a motorcyclist.

These aren’t “accidents” in the true sense. They’re crashes—caused by someone’s poor decision, inattention, or disregard for a rider’s life.

And when that happens, you deserve justice.

Common Motorcycle Injuries

Motorcycle injuries can be devastating. Riders don’t have airbags. They don’t have seatbelts. All that protects them is gear—and sometimes, even that isn’t enough.

We represent riders and families dealing with:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – Even with a helmet, a hard impact can cause lasting damage.

• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis – Life changes forever after these injuries.

• Amputations and crush injuries – Especially in high-speed or underride crashes.

• Broken bones and complex fractures – Riders often suffer multiple broken limbs.

• Internal bleeding and organ damage – These injuries can be hidden but deadly.

• Road rash and severe burns – Not just surface injuries—some require skin grafts and long-term care.

• Permanent nerve damage – Pain, weakness, or numbness that may never go away.

• PTSD and emotional trauma – Not all scars are visible.

We take each of these injuries seriously, and we work with your doctors and medical experts to understand how your injuries affect every part of your life—now and in the future.

What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident in California

If you’re reading this after a crash, here are a few things you need to know:

1. Get Medical Attention Right Away

Even if you’re feeling “okay,” get checked out. Adrenaline masks pain. And insurance companies love to argue that if you didn’t go to the hospital, you weren’t really hurt.

2. Don’t Talk to the Insurance Company

They might sound friendly. They might say they “just want your side of the story.” But they’re not your friend. Their goal is to minimize your claim—or deny it altogether.

Let us talk to them for you.

3. Contact a Lawyer Who Actually Knows Motorcycle Law

Not your neighbor’s cousin who does estate planning. Not a big firm who throws you in a pile with 300 other cases. You need someone who knows motorcycle crashes, inside and out. Someone who can push back against insurance companies and win in front of a jury if needed.

That’s what we do.

What We Do Differently at McCarthy Motorcycle Law

Here’s what makes us different:

• You talk to us directly. Not a paralegal. Not a junior associate. We’re with you the whole way.

• We know how to ride. We understand lean angles, countersteering, and rider safety—not just from a textbook.

• We don’t settle for less than you deserve. We’re trial lawyers, and we prepare every case like it’s going to court.

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

• We offer free case evaluations. Fast, confidential, and no pressure. Just answers.

You’ve already been through enough. The legal process shouldn’t add to your pain.

Wrongful Death Cases After a Motorcycle Crash

If you’ve lost a spouse, child, sibling, or parent in a motorcycle crash, we are so sorry. There is nothing we do can bring them back—but we can help hold the person or company who caused their death accountable.

In California, families can recover damages for:

• Funeral and burial costs

• Medical bills before death

• Loss of financial support

• Loss of love, companionship, and guidance

We take wrongful death cases seriously—because we’ve lived through personal loss, too. We know how hard it is to function in the weeks and months after a tragedy. You don’t have to go through it alone.

How We Prove Liability in Motorcycle Accidents

Winning a motorcycle case takes more than pointing fingers. It takes evidence, strategy, and relentless advocacy. Here’s how we build a case:

• Accident reconstruction – Using experts to map out what happened and prove fault

• Dash cam / helmet cam footage – Visual evidence can make or break a case

• Witness statements – Neighbors, drivers, pedestrians—anyone who saw what happened

• Medical records and expert testimony – To show exactly how you were hurt and what your recovery will look like

• Cell phone records – To prove distracted driving

• Roadway inspections – Sometimes the road is just as much to blame as the driver

We put the puzzle together. We tell your story. And we fight to make sure it’s heard.

We Represent Riders Across California

Whether your crash happened on 101 through Salinas, Ortega Highway in Orange County, Angeles Crest just outside of LA, or the Sierra foothills near Sonora—we know the roads, and we know how to build your case. We serve the entire state of California, including:

• Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Palm Springs)

• The Central Coast (Monterey, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara)

• The Central Valley (Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto)

• The Bay Area (San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, Marin)

• Northern California and the Sierra (Chico, Redding, Truckee, Grass Valley)

You Only Get One Shot at This—Let’s Get It Right

Motorcycle crashes leave lifelong impacts. This is your one chance to get the resources you need to heal, rebuild, and move forward. Don’t leave it in the hands of a lawyer who doesn’t ride. Don’t trust your future to someone who treats your case like a number.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we believe riders deserve better.

You deserve someone who listens. Someone who fights. Someone who knows what it means to respect the road—and to demand that others do too.

Let’s Talk. Free. Confidential. No Pressure.

You can fill out our case evaluation form right here on the site. It goes straight to our inbox—not some call center. We’ll get back to you quickly, usually the same business day. And if we can help, we’ll schedule a free consultation. If we can’t, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Because at the end of the day, we’re here to help riders. Period.

McCarthy Motorcycle Law –

California’s Motorcycle Law Firm

Fighting for real riders. Backed by real results.