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Personal Injury
Fresno Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Were you injured in a Fresno motorcycle crash? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help riders pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Motorcycle Accident Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has recovered billions for clients across California. Our attorneys investigate your crash, handle every conversation with the insurance companies, and build your case for maximum recovery — backed by a powerhouse team. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Take five steps to protect your health and your claim: (1) seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine, since adrenaline can mask serious injuries; (2) call the police and get a report; (3) photograph the scene, your bike, the other vehicle, and your injuries; (4) exchange information and gather witness contacts; and (5) speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurer. Need help now? A legal professional is available 24/7.
Injured riders in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses (current and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, motorcycle and gear damage, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering. Motorcycle injuries are often severe — such as road rash, broken bones, spinal damage, and traumatic brain injuries — so a legal professional can review the full scope of your losses during a free case review.
Most Fresno motorcycle crashes trace back to preventable driver negligence. The leading causes we see include drivers making left turns across a rider's path, unsafe lane changes and failure to see motorcycles, distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence, and unsafe road conditions. Establishing which party was negligent is central to your claim, and our attorneys handle that investigation for you.
In most California motorcycle accident cases you have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1), and generally three years for property damage. Claims against a government entity — for example, a dangerous road or a city vehicle — have much shorter deadlines, often just six months. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
Meet Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
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Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. Guest, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.Partner$28.5M
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Fresno Motorcycle Accident Claim?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid motorcycle accident claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means another party's negligence caused the crash. Damages are your losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and motorcycle repairs. Proof includes the police report, photos, and witness statements. California's two-year statute of limitations generally applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review with a legal professional.
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Motorcycle Accident FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
A motorcycle injury lawsuit arising in Fresno is generally filed in the Fresno County Superior Court. As a Central Valley hub, Fresno sees heavy traffic along SR-99 and SR-41, where riders often face turning and merging drivers as well as agricultural and freight vehicles. An attorney familiar with the local court can guide your claim.
California requires all riders and passengers to wear a DOT-compliant helmet, and a violation may be raised to reduce damages tied to head injuries. Under the state's pure comparative negligence rule from Li v. Yellow Cab Co., though, it does not automatically bar recovery. An attorney can confirm how the requirement applies to your case.
Lane splitting between stopped or slow-moving traffic is generally permitted for motorcyclists in California, so it does not automatically make a rider at fault after a crash. If a driver argues a rider split lanes unsafely, that goes to comparative fault. The Vehicle Code provision authorizing lane splitting should be confirmed by an attorney.
Most motorcycle injury lawsuits are subject to California's two-year deadline under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1, with three years for property damage. Shorter deadlines apply when a government entity contributed. Confirm your specific deadline promptly, since exceptions exist.