Turlock Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Representing Injured Riders and Families in Turlock and Stanislaus County

If you’re here because of a motorcycle crash in Turlock, we want you to know something right off the bat: you’re not alone. Maybe you were hit on Golden State Boulevard. Maybe a car cut you off on Fulkerth or Monte Vista. Maybe it was a left-turn accident on Geer Road, or something even worse—like losing someone you love in a crash that never should’ve happened.

Whatever brought you here, we’re sorry. And we’re ready to help.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we stand with riders. Period. We represent motorcyclists who’ve been seriously injured and families who’ve lost loved ones in preventable crashes. We are proud to be considered California’s Motorcycle Law Firm—built by riders, for riders—and we’re proud to fight for justice in Turlock and throughout the Central Valley.

We Ride. We Understand. We Fight to Win.

If you’ve ever ridden around Turlock, you know what the roads are like. There’s Highway 99 traffic, careless drivers running late for work or school, trucks pulling out of rural farms, and potholes that can take you down in a second. You can do everything right and still end up in the ER—or worse—because someone else made a bad decision.

And then the insurance company shows up and tries to blame you.
Sound familiar?

They’ll say you were speeding. Or not visible. Or “lane splitting” unsafely. They’ll do everything they can to reduce your case to a number on a spreadsheet.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we push back hard. We know how to gather the facts, tell your story, and prove who was really at fault—because we’ve ridden the same kind of bikes, taken the same kind of roads, and lived through the aftermath of devastating crashes ourselves.

Why Turlock Riders Trust McCarthy Motorcycle Law

  • We’re riders too. We know what it’s like to be on two wheels, and we’ve lost people we love to motorcycle crashes.

  • You get John McCarthy directly. No junior attorneys. No paralegal runaround. Just an experienced, award-winning trial lawyer, who knows how to ride, and who fights to win.

  • We don’t settle for lowball offers. If the insurance company plays games, we’re ready to go to court.

  • We work on contingency. You don’t pay us unless we recover money for you. Period.

  • We treat you like family. You’re not just another file. You’re a rider. You’re a human being. And your case matters.

Common Motorcycle Accidents in Turlock

Turlock is a growing town surrounded by farmland, highways, and college traffic. It has all the ingredients for motorcycle accidents—and we’ve seen the worst of them.

Some of the most common crash types we see include:

Left-Turn Accidents

This happens constantly in town. A driver turns left in front of you at an intersection—often at Olive and Golden State, or Geer and Monte Vista—claiming they “didn’t see you.” Riders are the ones who pay the price.

Rear-End Collisions

You’re stopped at a light on Fulkerth or lining up for traffic on the 99 on-ramp, and someone slams into the back of your bike. You go flying. And the insurance company wants to treat it like a fender bender.

Unsafe Lane Changes

On Highway 99 or the rural stretches around Turlock, cars and trucks drift into your lane without signaling or checking mirrors. These wrecks can be violent and often lead to catastrophic injuries.

Road Hazards

Loose gravel, irrigation runoff, potholes, and uneven pavement are a regular part of riding in Stanislaus County. On a bike, they can be deadly. If someone failed to maintain the road or clean up a hazard, they may be liable.

Agricultural and Commercial Vehicles

Turlock’s economy runs on ag—and that means riders share the road with tractors, harvesters, and semi-trucks. When those drivers aren’t careful or the vehicles aren’t properly maintained, it can lead to serious collisions.

Motorcycle Injuries Are Serious—And We Take Them Seriously

We’ve represented enough riders to know: even a “minor” motorcycle crash can result in major injuries. When your body takes the impact of a 4,000-pound vehicle—or the pavement—you’re looking at a long road to recovery.

We regularly handle cases involving:

You don’t just need someone who understands the law. You need someone who understands the human cost of what you’re going through. We make sure your case reflects that full picture—medical bills, lost income, pain, loss of freedom, everything.

Wrongful Death Motorcycle Cases in Turlock

If someone you love died in a motorcycle crash in or around Turlock, we are deeply sorry. We know that no lawsuit, no verdict, and no dollar amount can ever fill that hole. But we also know how important justice can be—especially when someone else’s negligence changed everything.

We represent families in wrongful death motorcycle cases involving:

We’ll investigate. We’ll gather evidence. And we’ll fight to hold the responsible party accountable—while treating you and your loved one’s memory with dignity and respect every step of the way.

What Can You Recover?

Every case is different, but most injured riders and grieving families can recover compensation for:

  • Emergency room and hospital bills

  • Ongoing medical care and rehab

  • Lost wages and future lost income

  • Pain and suffering

  • Loss of enjoyment of life

  • Property damage (bike, helmet, gear)

  • Wrongful death damages, including:

    • Funeral and burial costs

    • Loss of companionship and support

    • Lost household contributions

    • Medical costs before death

And in some cases—especially when reckless or drunk driving is involved—we pursue punitive damages to send a message that this kind of behavior won’t be tolerated.

Why Local Knowledge Matters

You don’t want a lawyer from L.A. who can’t pronounce Stanislaus or who needs GPS to find a courtroom in Modesto. You want someone who knows the Central Valley—who understands the risks of riding on 99 or down countryside roads where dust and ag traffic make things even more dangerous.

We serve riders throughout the Valley. We know how Central Valley courts operate, and we know how to talk to local juries about what it means to be a responsible rider.

You’re not hiring a billboard. You’re hiring a real advocate.

Fast, Free, Confidential Case Evaluations

If you’re wondering whether you have a case—or just need someone to listen—start with our free case evaluation.

  • You fill out a quick form

  • It goes straight to our inbox—not a call center

  • We get back to you fast, usually the same day

  • If we can help, we’ll schedule a free consultation

  • If we can’t, we’ll still point you in the right direction

You’ve been through enough. Let us carry the legal burden so you can focus on healing.

Proudly Representing Riders in Turlock and Across Stanislaus County

We fight for riders and their families in:

  • Turlock

  • Denair

  • Keyes

  • Ceres

  • Hughson

  • Modesto

  • Patterson

  • Newman

  • And the rural roads and farmland in between

Whether your crash happened on a city street, a rural backroad, or a busy stretch of 99—we’re ready to stand with you.

McCarthy Motorcycle Law

California’s Motorcycle Law Firm

Built by Riders. Fighting for Justice in Turlock and the Central Valley.