$5.0M
Hanford motorcycle accident settlement: a pickup turned left in front of a motorcyclist, causing a traumatic brain injury and serious back, neck and hip injuries.
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Were you or a loved one hurt in a Los Angeles motorcycle crash? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help injured riders pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review — there are no fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Los Angeles 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 with extensive experience handling motorcycle accident cases across Los Angeles. Our attorneys investigate your crash, handle every conversation with the insurance companies, and build your case for maximum recovery — all with clear communication and compassionate support. There are no fees unless you get paid.
Most Los Angeles motorcycle crashes trace back to preventable driver negligence. The leading causes we see include distracted or impaired drivers, unsafe lane changes, speeding or reckless driving, and poor road conditions. Because riders have far less protection than drivers, even a minor collision can cause serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and spinal damage. Establishing which party was negligent is central to your claim, and our attorneys handle that investigation for you.
Injured riders in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses and rehabilitation, lost wages and future earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering. Catastrophic injuries may support a larger recovery for long-term care. Because every case is unique, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
In most California motorcycle accident cases you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1), and three years for property damage. Claims against a government entity have much shorter deadlines — often six months. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
California requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet under California Vehicle Code §27803. Not wearing one does not automatically bar your claim, but an insurer may argue it contributed to head injuries. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, so your recovery may be reduced by your share of fault rather than eliminated. A legal professional can review how this may apply to your case.
Meet Our Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
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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
Philip Andonian, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
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.PartnerRecent wins
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$4.1M
Riverside motorcycle accident settlement: a parcel delivery truck suddenly pulled out into the path of a motorcyclist, causing serious head, arm and other injuries.
$3.7M
Salinas motorcycle accident settlement: a big rig making a wide turn struck a motorcyclist stopped at a stop sign, leaving the rider with serious back injuries.
$3.0M
San Diego County motorcycle accident settlement: a city street sweeper turning around struck a rider commuting to work, leaving the rider with serious arm injuries.
$3.0M
Los Angeles motorcycle accident settlement: a car and a motorcycle collided, leaving the rider with a serious hip injury and multiple other serious injuries.
$2.5M
Los Angeles County motorcycle accident settlement: a driver leaving the carpool lane on the 105 hit a rider, causing neck and back injuries.
$2.2M
California motorcycle accident settlement: a big rig pulled out of a driveway in front of a motorcyclist, who was thrown off and suffered serious leg and arm injuries.
$2.0M
Fresno motorcycle accident settlement: a van turned left in front of a motorcyclist, causing a head injury and serious hip and leg injuries. A business was among the defendants.
$1.3M
West Hollywood motorcycle accident settlement: a driver made a U-turn directly into a motorcyclist's path and hit the motorcycle, leaving the rider with serious injuries.
$750K
Torrance motorcycle accident settlement: a car swerved across several lanes to turn right, cutting off a rider and causing a leg injury and back and neck pain.
$102K
Riverside motorcycle accident settlement: a truck turning into a shopping center cut off a motorcyclist, who crashed and suffered a traumatic brain injury and other serious injuries.
*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 Motorcycle Accident Claim in Los Angeles?
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 property damage. Proof includes police reports, photos, and witness statements. California's statute of limitations generally applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm for a free case review.
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is generally filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, often at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown. Riders on LA's dense freeway network, including the I-405 and US-101, frequently contend with lane-changing and turning drivers who fail to see them. An attorney familiar with the local courts can guide your claim.
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 claims the rider split lanes unsafely, that goes to comparative fault rather than barring the claim. The Vehicle Code provision authorizing lane splitting should be confirmed by an attorney.
California requires all riders and passengers to wear a DOT-compliant helmet, and a violation may be raised to reduce damages related to head injuries. Under California's pure comparative negligence rule from Li v. Yellow Cab Co., though, not wearing a helmet does not automatically bar recovery. An attorney can confirm how the requirement applies to your case.
Most motorcycle injury lawsuits in Los Angeles must be filed within two years of the crash under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1. If a government entity, such as one responsible for a dangerous road, contributed, a six-month claim deadline applies first. Deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly with an attorney. If your crash involved a bicycle rather than a motorcycle, our Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyers can help. Our firm also represents families in Los Angeles birth injury cases.