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John McCarthy
Clay Griessmeyer
Lincoln the Law Dog
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Lake Tahoe / Truckee
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Settlement vs. Trial
Helmet Laws & Injury Claims
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Top CA Mechanics
Best CA Custom Bike Builders
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California's Motorcycle Law Firm - McCarthy Motorcycle Law
People
John McCarthy
Clay Griessmeyer
Lincoln the Law Dog
Serving Riders Across CA
San Diego
Temecula / Murrieta
Riverside / Inland Empire
Orange County
Palm Springs / Coachella Valley
Big Bear / Lake Arrowhead
Barstow / Victorville / High Desert
Lancaster / Palmdale
Los Angeles
Santa Clarita / Canyon Country
Ventura / Oxnard
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles
Hollister
Salinas
Monterey
Santa Cruz
Bakersfield
Visalia / Tulare
Fresno
Merced
Turlock
Modesto
Stockton
Elk Grove
Sacramento
Yuba City / Marysville
San Jose
Oakland / East Bay
San Francisco
Marin County
Napa / Sonoma
Sonora / Gold Country
Grass Valley / Nevada City
Lake Tahoe / Truckee
Chico
Redding
Mendocino / Fort Bragg
Eureka / Humboldt County
Crescent City / Del Norte County
Santa Cruz*
Monterey*
San Luis Obispo*
More Riders
Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Rear-End Motorcycle Collisions
Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents
Lane-Splitting Motorcycle Accidents
Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents
Intersection Motorcycle Accidents
Drunk Driver Motorcycle Accidents
Distracted Driver Motorcycle Accidents
Dooring Motorcycle Accidents
Highway Motorcycle Accidents
Road Hazard Motorcycle Accidents
Defective Parts Motorcycle Accidents
Injuries
Wrongful Death
Brain Injuries & Concussions
Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis
Permanent Nerve Damage
Internal Injuries
Amputations & Limb Loss
Road Rash & Burns
Broken Bones & Fractures
PTSD After a Crash
Resources
Avoid Legal Trouble
California Motorcycle Laws
After a Crash: What to Do
Why You Need a Lawyer
Finding the Right Lawyer
Filing a Lawsuit
Proving Negligence
Insurance Tricks to Avoid
Uninsured/Underinsured Claims
Bad Faith by Insurance Companies
Negotiating a Settlement
Settlement vs. Trial
Helmet Laws & Injury Claims
Fighting Biker Bias
Most Dangerous CA Rides
Top CA Rides
Essential Safety Gear
Group Ride Safety
Top CA Motorcycle Events
Top CA Safety Schools
Top CA Mechanics
Best CA Custom Bike Builders
Biker-Friendly Pit Stops
CA Biker Clubs & Groups
Charity Rides that Matter
For Families After a Crash
Supporting an Injured Rider
Wrongful Death Guide
Referrals & Co-Counsel
Blog
Get Your Free Case Evaluation
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Lincoln the Law Dog
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San Diego
Temecula / Murrieta
Riverside / Inland Empire
Orange County
Palm Springs / Coachella Valley
Big Bear / Lake Arrowhead
Barstow / Victorville / High Desert
Lancaster / Palmdale
Los Angeles
Santa Clarita / Canyon Country
Ventura / Oxnard
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles
Hollister
Salinas
Monterey
Santa Cruz
Bakersfield
Visalia / Tulare
Fresno
Merced
Turlock
Modesto
Stockton
Elk Grove
Sacramento
Yuba City / Marysville
San Jose
Oakland / East Bay
San Francisco
Marin County
Napa / Sonoma
Sonora / Gold Country
Grass Valley / Nevada City
Lake Tahoe / Truckee
Chico
Redding
Mendocino / Fort Bragg
Eureka / Humboldt County
Crescent City / Del Norte County
Santa Cruz*
Monterey*
San Luis Obispo*
More Riders
Folder: Accidents
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Motorcycle Accidents
Rear-End Motorcycle Collisions
Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents
Lane-Splitting Motorcycle Accidents
Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents
Intersection Motorcycle Accidents
Drunk Driver Motorcycle Accidents
Distracted Driver Motorcycle Accidents
Dooring Motorcycle Accidents
Highway Motorcycle Accidents
Road Hazard Motorcycle Accidents
Defective Parts Motorcycle Accidents
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Wrongful Death
Brain Injuries & Concussions
Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis
Permanent Nerve Damage
Internal Injuries
Amputations & Limb Loss
Road Rash & Burns
Broken Bones & Fractures
PTSD After a Crash
Folder: Resources
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Avoid Legal Trouble
California Motorcycle Laws
After a Crash: What to Do
Why You Need a Lawyer
Finding the Right Lawyer
Filing a Lawsuit
Proving Negligence
Insurance Tricks to Avoid
Uninsured/Underinsured Claims
Bad Faith by Insurance Companies
Negotiating a Settlement
Settlement vs. Trial
Helmet Laws & Injury Claims
Fighting Biker Bias
Most Dangerous CA Rides
Top CA Rides
Essential Safety Gear
Group Ride Safety
Top CA Motorcycle Events
Top CA Safety Schools
Top CA Mechanics
Best CA Custom Bike Builders
Biker-Friendly Pit Stops
CA Biker Clubs & Groups
Charity Rides that Matter
For Families After a Crash
Supporting an Injured Rider
Wrongful Death Guide
Referrals & Co-Counsel
Blog
Get Your Free Case Evaluation

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McCarthy Motorcycle Law is California’s Motorcycle Law Firm. We represent motorcyclists who’ve been seriously injured or lost someone they love in crashes caused by careless drivers, dangerous road conditions, or defective motorcycle parts.

We don’t chase every case — we focus on the ones that matter.
We know motorcycle law. We know California. And we don’t back down when insurance companies try to blame the rider, offer lowball settlements, or drag things out hoping you’ll give up.

We can’t guarantee results, and we can’t claim to “specialize” under California State Bar rules. But we’ve helped riders across the state — from Monterey, Salinas, Hollister, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo, to Santa Barbara, Ventura, Bakersfield, Fresno, and Stockton, to San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Redding, and Eureka, to Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Barstow, and Palm Springs — get answers, get justice, and move forward.

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