Riverside Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Real Help for Riders in Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, and the Inland Empire
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle crash—or if someone you love was killed because another driver wasn’t paying attention—you’re in the right place.
Motorcycle accidents in Riverside are often devastating. Riders don’t have airbags or seat belts. There’s no steel frame to protect you. And even when you’re doing everything right, drivers act like you’re invisible. The aftermath of a crash can feel overwhelming: medical bills, time off work, insurance pressure, and worst of all, the pain.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we help riders and families put the pieces back together. We understand motorcycle crashes because we understand motorcycles—and we know how to fight for the people who ride them.
We Know These Roads
Riverside riders face some of the most dangerous traffic conditions in California. Between the 91, 60, and 215 freeways, constant construction zones, and high-volume surface streets, accidents are a daily reality.
We’ve helped riders hurt in crashes on:
Interstate 215 between Riverside and Moreno Valley
The 91 Freeway through Corona and Riverside
The 60 Freeway through Jurupa Valley and downtown
Van Buren Blvd., Arlington Ave., and Magnolia Ave.
Central Ave., La Sierra Ave., and University Ave. near UCR
Local city streets with poorly maintained pavement or obstructed intersections
Whether your crash happened downtown, in a shopping center parking lot, on a freeway interchange, or outside a neighborhood school, we know what you're up against—and we know how to help.
What Makes Motorcycle Accident Cases Different?
Motorcycle crashes aren't like car crashes. They're often more serious and more misunderstood.
Insurance companies and defense lawyers love to blame riders. They'll say you were "going too fast," "lane splitting recklessly," or "should've been wearing brighter colors." Sometimes they’ll argue the road was fine and that you just “lost control.”
That’s garbage—and it’s why these cases require a lawyer who knows how motorcycles work.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we know how to push back on those tired excuses. We know how to investigate the crash, explain rider behavior to a jury, and hold careless drivers and negligent corporations accountable.
Who We Help
We represent all kinds of riders in and around Riverside:
Commuters who rely on their bikes to get to work
Delivery workers and couriers injured while on the job
Weekend riders out for a short cruise before the workweek
Students riding through UCR and surrounding neighborhoods
Veterans, mechanics, tradespeople—real riders, not stereotypes
We also help families after the unimaginable happens—when a loved one is killed in a motorcycle crash. We handle wrongful death cases with compassion, respect, and grit.
Common Motorcycle Accident Scenarios in Riverside
We've seen firsthand the kinds of crashes that plague this region. If your crash happened in one of the following ways, you are far from alone:
A driver turned left in front of you at an intersection
A vehicle changed lanes without looking, cutting you off
You were rear-ended at a stoplight or in traffic
You were hit by a distracted driver on their phone
A delivery van, rideshare car, or work truck didn’t see you
You hit potholes or road debris on poorly maintained streets
A driver opened their door into your lane while parked on the street
You were forced to lay your bike down to avoid being hit by a drunk driver
Riders in Riverside face all of this and more—especially in high-traffic areas like the 91/60/215 interchange, shopping centers along Magnolia or Tyler, and the constantly congested surface streets around Moreno Valley.
We Take Wrongful Death Motorcycle Cases Seriously
Losing someone you love in a motorcycle crash is devastating. The grief, the shock, the frustration—it’s too much to carry alone.
We help families across Riverside County after fatal motorcycle crashes. That includes pursuing wrongful death claims and survival actions when the crash was caused by another driver’s negligence.
In a wrongful death case, compensation can include:
Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of financial support and household contributions
Loss of companionship, care, and guidance
Pain and suffering for the family
Medical bills incurred before death
You only get one shot at a wrongful death case. We take that responsibility seriously—and we’ll walk with you every step of the way.
Why Riders Trust McCarthy Motorcycle Law
We’re not a billboard law firm. We don’t chase cases. We don’t talk down to our clients.
We’re considered California’s Motorcycle Law Firm because we’re here for riders.
We understand motorcycles and how crashes really happen.
We know Riverside—the roads, the traffic, the courts.
We’re trial lawyers with a track record of beating powerful defense firms.
We care about the people we help, and we take the time to actually listen.
John McCarthy has earned a national reputation for his ability to win tough cases and his commitment to underdogs. He knows how to go toe-to-toe with insurance companies and defense lawyers—and he’s not afraid to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to get justice.
What to Expect When You Hire Us
Here’s what it looks like to work with our firm:
✅ A Free Case Evaluation
Send us the details of your crash. It goes straight to John McCarthy’s inbox. No chatbots. No call centers. Just a real trial lawyer reviewing your case.
✅ Clear Communication
We’ll explain your rights in plain English. No legal jargon, no runaround. Just straight talk about your options.
✅ Contingency-Based Representation
We don’t charge anything upfront. You only pay us if we win.
✅ Full-Service Legal Support
We’ll gather evidence, hire experts, deal with the insurance companies, and help you get the medical care you need. You focus on healing—we’ll handle the legal side.
✅ Personal Attention
You won’t get passed off to an assistant or an associate. You’ll work directly with our team—real people who care about your outcome.
Riverside Motorcycle Accident FAQs
How much is my case worth?
Every case is different. The value depends on your medical bills, how much time you’ve missed from work, the seriousness of your injuries, and how the crash has affected your life. We’ve recovered millions for riders, but we never make promises we can’t keep. We’ll review your case and give you an honest assessment.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
Most motorcycle accident cases in California have a 2-year statute of limitations from the date of the crash. But if your crash involved a government vehicle, public road defect, or Caltrans negligence, you may have as little as 6 months to file a claim. Don’t wait.
What if the other driver didn’t have insurance?
We can help you pursue compensation through your uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. Many riders don’t even know they have it. We’ll review your policy and explain your options.
What if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
California law requires riders to wear helmets, but even if you weren’t, you may still be entitled to compensation. The other driver is still responsible for causing the crash. We’ll fight to keep the focus where it belongs—on their negligence.
We Make It Easy to Get Started
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Give us a call at (951) 742-8383. Or, better yet, we offer free, confidential case evaluations, and John usually responds the same day.
If we think we can help, we’ll schedule a consultation. If not, we’ll still do our best to connect you with someone who can.
Just click the link below. Tell us what happened. We’ll take it from there.
We’re Ready When You Are
Riding in Riverside takes skill, awareness, and a lot of guts. But no matter how careful you are, it only takes one distracted driver to change everything.
If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash—or if you lost someone you love—we’re here to help you get the justice you deserve.