Santa Clarita Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Santa Clarita & Canyon Country Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Built for Riders. Fighting for Justice in L.A. County’s Back Roads.

If you were hit while riding your motorcycle in Santa Clarita, Canyon Country, or anywhere along the winding roads of northern L.A. County — we see you. And we’re ready to help.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we’re not just another personal injury firm that happens to take motorcycle cases. We’re built by riders, for riders. That means when you call us, you get someone who understands what it’s like to be on two wheels in traffic that doesn’t always respect motorcycles. Someone who knows the roads you ride. And someone who’s not afraid to go to trial to get you what you’re owed.

Riding in Santa Clarita: Freedom Meets Frustration

Riders in the Santa Clarita Valley get some of the best riding in L.A. County — and some of the worst drivers.

You’ve got incredible routes:

  • Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon with their sweeping turns and fast stretches

  • Bouquet Canyon and Vasquez Canyon for that rural escape

  • The Old Road and Lake Hughes Road with their weekend cruise vibes

  • Easy access to Angeles National Forest and the back way to The Rock Store

But you’ve also got:

  • High-speed commuter traffic on the 5, 14, and 210

  • Distracted suburban drivers cutting corners in Valencia and Newhall

  • Tourists unfamiliar with local curves or speed limits

  • And more than a few people in lifted trucks or Teslas who think lane-splitting is an invitation to crowd a biker

Whether you’re out for a Sunday canyon run or commuting from Canyon Country to Burbank, the risk is real — and the insurance companies don’t always play fair when it comes to motorcyclists.

Where Motorcycle Crashes Happen Most in Santa Clarita

We’ve seen crashes all over the SCV — from neighborhood intersections to high-speed collisions in the hills. Some of the most common hotspots include:

  • Soledad Canyon Road at Sierra Highway

  • Bouquet Canyon Road near the S-curves and blind rises

  • Sand Canyon Road south of the 14

  • Newhall Avenue intersections with Railroad and Lyons

  • The 5 and 14 Interchange – a high-speed danger zone

  • Valencia Boulevard through busy shopping centers

In rural areas like Agua Dulce or the edges of Acton, riders face a different kind of danger: fast-moving traffic, narrow shoulders, and drivers who don’t expect to see anyone on a bike.

How Motorcycle Accidents Happen in the SCV

Every crash is different, but the patterns are frustratingly familiar — and preventable:

1. Left-Turn Accidents

Someone turns left in front of you at an intersection. It’s one of the most common — and deadly — crash types for motorcyclists in Santa Clarita. And it happens all the time on Soledad Canyon and Newhall Ranch Road.

2. Rear-End Crashes

You’re stopped at a light or waiting to turn — and someone hits you from behind. These are often written off as “low impact” by insurance companies, but they can cause serious spinal and head trauma.

3. Merge/Lane-Change Collisions

On the 5 or 14, a car changes lanes without seeing you. Maybe you’re lane-splitting. Maybe you’re just in their blind spot. Either way, you end up on the asphalt.

4. Loss of Control Caused by Another Driver

Sometimes you never even touch another vehicle. A driver cuts you off and you lay it down trying to avoid a crash. They keep driving. You get hurt. We build cases around that, too.

Real Injuries. Real Representation.

We don’t take fender benders. We take life-changing injuries. Our clients come to us with:

We’ve also represented families in wrongful death claims after losing someone in a crash. We don’t take those cases lightly. We handle them with the care and respect your loved one deserves — while still fighting hard for justice and accountability.

We Know These Roads

Santa Clarita isn’t just another city on a map. It's a riding community — and one of the last parts of L.A. County where you can still hit some open road without sitting in gridlock.

We know what it’s like to ride:

  • Bouquet Canyon after a rainstorm

  • Lake Elizabeth Road at sunrise

  • The 126 toward Fillmore with the wind in our face

  • The Angeles Crest on a summer morning

When we talk about lane position, curve negotiation, and target fixation, we’re not reading from a manual — we’re speaking from experience. That makes a difference when explaining your crash to a jury, an insurance adjuster, or an expert witness.

How We Build Your Case — And Win

Insurance companies love to blame the rider. We don’t let them.

We get to work fast:

  • Gathering traffic and dash cam footage

  • Interviewing witnesses before memories fade

  • Preserving your gear — helmet, gloves, jacket — as evidence

  • Reconstructing the crash with experts who understand motorcycle physics

  • Challenging police reports that get the story wrong

We’re trial lawyers. If the insurance company wants a fight, they’ll get one. But most of them would rather settle once they realize you’ve got a rider-attorney in your corner.

Who We Represent in the Santa Clarita Valley

We fight for:

  • Daily commuters lane-splitting down the 14

  • Weekend canyon riders from Canyon Country and Saugus

  • Veterans and first responders who ride to clear their head

  • Young riders out on their first real bike

  • Families mourning someone taken far too soon

It doesn’t matter what you ride — cruiser, sportbike, ADV, Harley, Honda, or something custom. If you were hurt on two wheels, we’ve got your back.

Cities and Communities We Serve Around Santa Clarita

We represent clients across the northern edge of L.A. County, including:

  • Santa Clarita

  • Canyon Country

  • Saugus

  • Newhall

  • Valencia

  • Stevenson Ranch

  • Castaic

  • Acton

  • Agua Dulce

We’ll meet you wherever you need — your home, the hospital, or by phone. You don’t have to drive into downtown to get high-quality legal help.

What It Costs to Hire Us

We work on a contingency fee basis:

  • 30% if we resolve your case before filing

  • 33% after we file a lawsuit

  • 40% if trial is imminent or a major court motion is filed

You pay nothing out of pocket. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing. We also front the costs — accident reconstructionists, medical experts, court fees — so you can focus on healing.

What To Do After a Motorcycle Crash in Santa Clarita or Canyon Country

If you’re reading this after a recent crash — or you’re trying to help a loved one — here’s what we recommend:

  1. Get medical attention — even if you don’t think it’s “that bad.” Brain bleeds and spinal injuries aren’t always obvious right away.

  2. Preserve your helmet, gear, and damaged bike — they can help us prove what happened.

  3. Take photos — of the scene, your injuries, the other vehicle, your bike.

  4. Don’t talk to the other driver’s insurance — they’ll try to use your words against you.

  5. Fill out our case evaluation form — it goes straight to a real motorcycle lawyer, not a call center.

Why McCarthy Motorcycle Law? Because We Ride — And We Fight

You don’t need a lawyer who sees your case as just another file on a desk. You need someone who understands what it means to love riding — and what it feels like when that ride gets taken from you.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law:

  • We ride.

  • We’ve lost friends in crashes.

  • We treat every case like it’s personal — because it is.

  • We’ll go to trial if that’s what it takes to make it right.

Get a Free Case Evaluation — No Pressure, Just Help

If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Santa Clarita or Canyon Country, fill out our confidential form. It goes straight to John McCarthy’s inbox. No gatekeepers. No robots. Just a rider who’s also a lawyer — and who’s ready to listen.

Santa Clarita rides hard. If you went down, we’ll help you get back up — and fight for everything you deserve.