Ventura Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Built by Riders. Fighting for Riders Up the Coast.

There’s nothing like riding through Ventura County. Whether you’re flying up the 101 with the ocean at your side, taking in the farmland views on Highway 126, or rolling through downtown Ventura or the back roads of Oxnard, this part of the coast feels made for motorcycles.

But when a motorcycle crash happens — and they happen all too often out here — the road to recovery can feel like it disappears beneath your feet. Medical bills, lost income, insurance companies pointing fingers. One minute you’re out for a ride. The next, everything changes.

At McCarthy Motorcycle Law, we represent injured riders and grieving families across Ventura and Oxnard. We’re not a flashy billboard firm from L.A. We’re local. We’re California’s Motorcycle Law Firm. We ride. And we fight like hell for people who get hurt doing what they love.

Motorcycling Ventura County: Laid-Back Roads, Real Dangers

Riders love Ventura County for a reason. The twisty bits on Casitas Pass Road. The long-haul highway miles through farmland and foothills. The PCH views between Ventura and Malibu. And the easy day rides that stretch from Ojai to Santa Paula to Camarillo.

But Ventura County is also full of riding risks most people don’t talk about:

  • Sudden ocean winds along the 101

  • Distracted beach traffic in Ventura and Oxnard Shores

  • Left-turn crashes at agricultural intersections

  • Unlicensed or uninsured drivers on rural backroads

  • PCH traffic merging without checking for bikes

And when a crash happens, riders in this part of California are often blamed — even when the facts say otherwise. That’s where we come in.

Where Motorcycle Crashes Happen in Ventura County

We’ve seen crashes all over Ventura County — not just in the city, but on rural routes, highways, and tight canyon roads. Common danger zones include:

  • 101 Freeway – especially near Ventura Avenue, California Street, and Seaward exits

  • Harbor Boulevard between Ventura and Oxnard

  • Victoria Avenue and Gonzales Road in Oxnard

  • Highway 33 (Ojai Freeway), particularly near Casitas Springs and Oak View

  • Rice Avenue and Pleasant Valley Road – fast traffic meets unpredictable intersections

  • Highway 126 between Santa Paula and Fillmore

In the wrong hands, these roads go from scenic to deadly fast — especially when someone behind the wheel isn’t looking for bikes.

Common Motorcycle Crash Types We Handle

No matter how experienced the rider, no matter how careful, the crashes we handle follow familiar patterns:

1. Left-turn Accidents

Drivers turning left across traffic — especially near agricultural fields or coastal intersections — often misjudge a bike’s speed or fail to see it entirely.

2. Rear-End Crashes

Especially dangerous in stop-and-go 101 traffic or near lights on Telegraph Road and Main Street in Ventura. Riders get launched, crushed, or trapped between vehicles.

3. Merge & Lane-Change Crashes

Common on the 101 and 33 freeways where drivers swerve into a rider’s lane or crowd them while lane-splitting.

4. Loss of Control Due to Another Driver

You lay the bike down to avoid a crash. The other driver keeps going. We still build the case — because it’s still their fault.

5. Dooring Crashes in Beach Zones

Downtown Ventura, Oxnard Shores, and the Harbor area are full of parked cars and distracted visitors. One open door can end a ride — and change a life.

These Injuries Aren’t “Minor”

When you go down on a bike, the damage isn’t just cosmetic. We help riders recover compensation for:

We also represent families in wrongful death cases, helping them navigate grief, funeral costs, and the financial losses that come with losing a loved one.

We Know the Roads

Ventura County riders know the rhythm of the coast, the wind through the passes, and the thrill of back roads most outsiders never see. We do too.

We know what it’s like to ride:

  • Up the 101 with surfers on the left and semis on the right

  • Down Highway 150 into Ojai just after sunrise

  • Through orange groves on the 126 with that perfect spring breeze

  • From the Oxnard Harbor to Point Mugu and back again

That local knowledge helps us tell your story — and prove it — in ways that adjusters and juries understand.

What Riders Can Recover in a Lawsuit

If someone else caused your crash, California law gives you the right to full compensation. That may include:

  • Medical bills (past and future)

  • Lost wages and lost earning potential

  • Pain and suffering

  • Mental and emotional distress

  • Loss of enjoyment of life

  • Damage to your motorcycle and riding gear

In wrongful death cases, families can recover:

  • Funeral and burial costs

  • Loss of financial support

  • Loss of love, care, and companionship

How We Prove the Other Driver Was at Fault

Insurance companies love to blame the rider — especially in rural or blue-collar communities where they think people won’t fight back.

Here’s what we do differently:

  • Reconstruct the crash using physics and real motorcycle knowledge

  • Gather dash cam, traffic, or surveillance footage

  • Pull witness statements and contact bystanders

  • Preserve your gear as evidence of impact and trajectory

  • Challenge faulty police reports with real evidence

  • Bring in medical experts to document the full extent of your injuries

You’re not just a claim number to us. You’re a rider who got knocked down — and we’re here to help you get back up.

Who We Represent

We represent riders from all walks of life:

  • Commuters heading to work on two wheels to save time and money

  • Weekend warriors riding the coast or canyons for the thrill of it

  • Retired riders finally enjoying long open-road adventures

  • Blue-collar bikers who ride because it’s who they are

No matter what you ride — Harley, sportbike, ADV, cruiser, electric, or trike — if you got hurt, you deserve to be heard.

We Represent Riders Across Ventura County

We serve all of Ventura County and its surrounding communities, including:

  • Ventura

  • Oxnard

  • Port Hueneme

  • Camarillo

  • Santa Paula

  • Fillmore

  • Ojai

  • Saticoy

  • El Rio

  • Moorpark (edge of L.A./Ventura border)

We’ll meet you wherever you are — hospital, home, or virtually. You don’t have to travel or deal with gatekeepers. Just reach out.

No Upfront Fees. No Risk. No B.S.

We work on contingency. That means:

  • 30% if resolved pre-filing

  • 33% if we file a lawsuit

  • 40% if trial is within 100 days or summary judgment has been filed

You pay nothing unless we win. We also front all case costs — expert witnesses, court fees, medical record requests — so you’re never out of pocket.

After a Crash: What to Do

  1. Get medical help immediately — even if you “feel okay.” Adrenaline hides injuries.

  2. Don’t speak with the other driver’s insurance — they’re looking for ways to blame you.

  3. Keep your helmet, jacket, and gloves — they help tell the story.

  4. Take photos — of your bike, injuries, the scene, anything you can.

  5. Reach out to a lawyer who actually rides

Why Ventura Riders Trust McCarthy Motorcycle Law

Because we’ve been there. Because we’ve lost people too. And because we’re not afraid to take on the big insurance companies that try to lowball or deny motorcyclists.

We don’t hand you off. We don’t talk down to you. And we don’t settle for less than what’s fair.

You get a real, award-winning trial lawyer, a real rider, and someone who gives a damn.

Free Case Evaluation — Straight to a Rider’s Inbox

Fill out our case evaluation form — it goes straight to John McCarthy’s inbox. He’ll respond personally, usually the same day. If we can help, we’ll set up a free consultation. If not, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Ventura County Rides Free — Until Someone Takes That Away.
If you’ve been hit, we’ll help you get justice, dignity, and every dollar you’re owed.