Napa & Sonoma Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Real Help for Riders Hurt in Wine Country—and the Families Who Ride With Them
The North Bay is made for motorcycles. The smooth curves along Trinity Road. The wide-open stretches of Highway 12. The crisp morning air cutting across Dry Creek Road or the Silverado Trail. If you ride, you know how special this place is.
But it only takes one careless driver to turn that peaceful ride into a nightmare.
If you were injured in a motorcycle crash in Napa or Sonoma County—or if someone you love didn’t make it home—we’re here to help.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we don’t just handle motorcycle cases. It’s all we do. We represent riders and their families after serious injury and wrongful death crashes across California—and that includes the roads, highways, and towns right here in Wine Country.
Riding in Wine Country Isn’t as Peaceful as It Looks
If you’re from here, or you’ve been riding Napa and Sonoma for a while, you already know that just because the scenery is calm doesn’t mean the traffic is.
Tourists in rented Teslas who have had too much to drink. Locals speeding to beat traffic on 121. Winery vans turning without checking. Rural intersections with no clear line of sight. And always—always—drivers who think motorcycles don’t deserve space.
Some of the most dangerous riding spots in the North Bay include:
Highway 12 through Sonoma, Santa Rosa, and Kenwood
Trinity Road / Oakville Grade — tight, blind curves with little room for error
Silverado Trail — high-speed cutoffs and tourist traffic
Highway 29 — especially near St. Helena and Calistoga
Arnold Drive and Adobe Road in the valley
Rural backroads where drivers swing wide and cell coverage drops off
These aren’t just scenic routes—they’re real roads, with real dangers. And when something goes wrong, it’s riders who pay the price.
Most Crashes Aren’t Caused by Riders
Let’s shut down the tired narrative: most motorcycle crashes aren’t the rider’s fault.
In fact, we regularly represent motorcyclists who were:
Sideswiped by someone changing lanes without checking mirrors
Thrown from their bike after a driver slammed the brakes without warning
Forced off the road by oversized trucks, inattentive tourists, or drunk drivers
We know how to investigate motorcycle crashes properly—because most law enforcement reports don’t tell the full story. If you were blamed for something that wasn’t your fault, we’re here to set the record straight.
Motorcycle Injuries Hit Hard—Physically, Financially, and Emotionally
There’s no such thing as a “minor” motorcycle crash.
Even a low-speed collision can throw a rider onto pavement, into a guardrail, or over the edge of a narrow shoulder. We’ve seen riders come out of Wine Country wrecks with:
Psychological trauma that makes it hard to ride—or even function—again
These are not fender benders. They’re life-altering injuries, and they require serious legal help.
For Families Who’ve Lost a Rider in Napa or Sonoma County
We’ve represented grieving families from Sonoma Valley to the Napa hills—families who got the call, opened the door, or arrived at the hospital and heard the worst.
When your loved one dies in a motorcycle crash, there’s pain—but there’s also injustice. Because too often, it’s the driver who walks away. It’s the rider who’s blamed. And it’s the family left picking up the pieces.
We handle wrongful death claims that help families:
Get answers about what really happened
Hold the driver (or company) accountable
Cover funeral and burial costs
Recover for the loss of love, guidance, and financial support
Pursue punitive damages when reckless driving is involved
You shouldn’t have to carry this alone. Let us carry some of it for you.
Why Riders in Napa and Sonoma Trust McCarthy Motorcycle Law
We’re not general personal injury lawyers who dabble in motorcycle cases. This firm was built for riders. Every case we take involves a motorcyclist—or a family who lost one.
Here’s what sets us apart:
🏍 100% Motorcycle Cases
That means we understand rider dynamics, motorcycle physics, and the unique challenges these cases bring—from biased police reports to insurance adjusters who love to blame the biker.
🤝 Personal Representation
When you reach out, you talk directly to attorney John McCarthy. No assistants. No call centers. Just a real lawyer who gives a damn.
⚖️ Trial-Ready Approach
We prepare every case for court—even if it settles. That’s how we get real value, not lowball payouts. Insurance companies know we’ll take it the distance if we have to.
💸 No Fee Unless We Win
You don’t pay a cent unless we recover money for you. No exceptions.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash in Wine Country
If you were recently in a crash—whether on a joyride through the valley or heading home on 101—here’s what you need to do right now:
Get medical care. Even if you think you’re okay. Internal injuries and head trauma aren’t always obvious.
Document the scene. Take as many pictures and video of the site as you possibly can.
Preserve your gear. Don’t throw away your helmet, jacket, or gloves—they may be critical evidence.
Avoid giving a statement to insurance. They’ll use anything you say against you later.
Write everything down. Before memories fade. What you saw, what you heard, and how you’re feeling.
Talk to a motorcycle lawyer. Even if you’re not ready to file a claim. We’ll walk you through your rights and options for free.
We Represent Riders Across Napa and Sonoma Counties
From vineyard towns to backroad routes, we’ve helped riders and families all across the North Bay:
Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga
Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, and Boyes Hot Springs
Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Cotati
Sebastopol, Forestville, Healdsburg, and Cloverdale
Highway 12, Highway 29, Trinity Road, Oakville Grade, and the Silverado Trail
If your crash happened anywhere in Napa or Sonoma County, we’re ready to help.
This Firm Is for Riders
We’ve seen too many riders get blamed, dismissed, or offered crumbs after serious crashes. We started this firm to change that.
You don’t need a billboard lawyer who settles motorcycle cases for peanuts to keep up with their overhead. You need a lawyer who rides—who listens—and who knows how to win.
We’ll help you pick up the pieces, fight for what’s fair, and push back against the system that wants to blame you just for being on two wheels.
Get a Free, Confidential Case Evaluation
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle crash in Napa or Sonoma—or if you lost someone you love—you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Fill out our free case evaluation form. It’s fast, confidential, and goes straight to attorney John McCarthy. He’ll review it personally and reach out—usually the same day.
If we can help, we’ll schedule a free consultation. If not, we’ll still point you in the right direction. Either way, you’ll walk away with answers.
McCarthy Motorcycle Law – California’s Motorcycle Law Firm
Protecting riders across Napa, Sonoma, and the North Bay.