Riverside Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Built by Riders. Fighting for Riders Across Southwest Riverside County.
There’s nothing like riding in Temecula Valley. Early morning twisties through De Luz. Open-road stretches past vineyards on Rancho California Road. That first deep breath when you drop into the Cleveland National Forest from the back side of Murrieta. It’s a rider’s paradise — until it isn’t.
If you’ve been seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash in Temecula, Murrieta, or anywhere in Southwest Riverside County, you already know: one driver not paying attention is all it takes to turn your life upside down.
At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we’re not just lawyers. We’re riders. We’ve lost people we love to motorcycle crashes. And we’ve built a law firm to help injured riders and grieving families fight back — and get justice when everything else feels unfair.
Riding in Temecula Valley: Scenic, Free, and Full of Hazards
Temecula and Murrieta are some of the fastest-growing cities in California — and they’re surrounded by some of the most beautiful riding in the state. From Ortega Highway to Sage Road, from Butterfield Stage to Pauba, the ride is the draw.
But that rapid growth means:
More freeway traffic, more congestion, more distracted drivers
Drunk driving tourists and wine country visitors who don’t know the roads
Construction zones, blind corners, and impatient locals
Dangerous roads like Winchester, Margarita, and the 15 corridor
It’s a mix that puts riders at risk every day — even when you’re doing everything right.
Where Motorcycle Crashes Happen in Temecula & Murrieta
We’ve seen serious motorcycle crashes all across the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas, including:
Winchester Road (Highway 79)
Murrieta Hot Springs Road
Butterfield Stage Road
Temecula Parkway (Highway 79 South)
Rancho California Road through wine country
Interstate 15 — especially near Rancho California and California Oaks exits
Clinton Keith Road and Los Alamos Road in Murrieta
Old Town Temecula intersections
Whether you were rear-ended in traffic or forced to lay your bike down on a rural curve, we know the roads. And we know how to prove what really happened — and why it wasn’t your fault.
Common Motorcycle Crash Types in Temecula and Murrieta
We represent riders in all kinds of crashes — whether they involved another vehicle, a single-bike incident caused by dangerous road conditions, or an uninsured driver who fled the scene.
Driver turns left in front of you — often claiming they “didn’t see the motorcycle.” This happens constantly on Winchester and Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
You’re stopped at a light or waiting to turn, and someone slams into the back of you. These happen often on Jefferson, the 15 offramp areas, and school zones.
3. Lane-Change / Merge Crashes
A driver drifts into your lane on the freeway or cuts across traffic without checking mirrors. Common near the 15/215 split and during congestion near the Promenade Mall.
4. “Lay-Down” Avoidance Crashes
A driver pulls into your lane or brakes unexpectedly. You lay the bike down to avoid a deadly collision — and get blamed for “losing control.” We know how to prove otherwise.
5. Uninsured Motorist & Hit-and-Run
Southwest Riverside County has a high rate of uninsured drivers. We help riders file UM/UIM claims with their own insurance when the other driver can’t be held accountable — or fled the scene.
The Injuries Are Serious — And So Is Our Representation
Motorcycle crashes don’t result in minor fender benders. They lead to serious, life-altering injuries. We help riders and families dealing with:
We also handle wrongful death cases, helping families pick up the pieces after losing a rider who never made it home.
Wrongful Death in Motorcycle Crashes: Justice for the Families Left Behind
Losing someone in a crash isn’t just a headline. It’s a knock on the door, a phone call you’ll never forget, a funeral you never thought you’d plan.
If you lost your spouse, child, parent, or loved one in a motorcycle accident in Temecula or Murrieta, we can help you:
Understand your rights under California’s wrongful death laws
Hold the at-fault driver (or city, or manufacturer) accountable
Recover funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages
Tell your loved one’s story — and get justice in their name
These cases take care, grit, and compassion. We bring all three.
We Know theSe Roads Because We’ve Been on them
We know the rhythms, the risks, and the reasons crashes happen here. We’ve been on:
Sage Road out to Hemet at sunrise
The back way to Fallbrook along Rainbow Canyon Road
Ortega Highway — and we know how deadly it can be
Rancho California Road from I-15 to the vineyards, just to clear our head
When we talk about apexes, target fixation, and lane position, we’re not quoting textbooks — we’re speaking from the saddle. This isn’t just map knowledge — it’s firsthand familiarity.
That kind of local insight makes a difference when we’re explaining your crash to a jury, challenging a police report, or reconstructing what really happened on the road. That local knowledge helps us tell your story, counter bad assumptions, and prove the truth of how and why your crash happened.
How We Prove the Other Driver Was at Fault
Insurance companies love to blame the rider. We don’t let them.
We bring in:
Accident reconstructionists
Witness interviews
Video footage from dash cams and businesses
Analysis of helmet, gear, and bike damage
Expert reports showing speed, timing, visibility, and reaction windows
We’ve flipped cases where the police report said “rider at fault” — and recovered six or seven figures because we did the work the cops didn’t.
What You Can Recover
If someone else caused your crash, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Emergency room bills and hospital stays
Surgeries, rehab, and future medical care
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Damage to your motorcycle and gear
Punitive damages in extreme cases (like DUI crashes)
If the crash resulted in a death, we can pursue:
Wrongful death compensation for family members
Loss of financial support
Loss of companionship and love
Final medical and funeral expenses
We Represent Riders from All Walks of Life
In Temecula and Murrieta, riders come from every background. We fight for:
Commuters riding the 15 to San Diego or Camp Pendleton
Weekend riders hitting the wine country or Ortega
Veterans who ride to stay grounded
Working-class riders who rely on bikes for transportation
Families who’ve lost a loved one to careless driving
It doesn’t matter what you ride. If you went down, we’ll help you get back up — and get what you’re owed.
Our Clients Don’t Pay Up Front. Period.
We work on contingency:
30% fee if your case is resolved before filing
33% after filing a lawsuit
40% if your case heads toward trial
No retainers. No hourly billing. No risk. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
And we front all the costs — court fees, experts, medical records, crash analysis — so you don’t have to stress about anything except healing.
What To Do After a Motorcycle Crash in Temecula or Murrieta
If you’ve been in a crash — or someone you love has — here’s what to do:
Seek medical care immediately — even if you feel “okay”
Don’t talk to the other driver’s insurance — they’re not on your side (neither is your insurance)
Take videos and photos of your injuries, your gear, your bike, and the scene
Preserve your helmet and clothing — they can help prove your case
Contact a motorcycle attorney who rides and gets it
The sooner we’re involved, the more we can do.
Why Temecula Riders Trust McCarthy Motorcycle Law
Because we don’t play games. We ride. We’ve lost people we care about. And we’ve made it our mission to help injured riders and grieving families take on the system — and win.
You talk to a real, award-winning trial lawyer, who has been in the saddle, not a call center
We don’t take every case — but we fight hard for the ones we do
We go to trial when we need to
We actually care — because we’ve been there
Get a Free Case Evaluation — It Goes Straight to a Rider’s Inbox
Fill out our free case evaluation form. It goes straight to John McCarthy’s inbox. He reads every submission and typically responds the same day.
If we can help, we’ll set up a free consultation. If we can’t, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Temecula. Murrieta. The roads here are gorgeous — but unforgiving. If you went down, we’re here to help you get back up.