Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyers
Riders get blamed first. We start by proving what the driver did, with scene photos, witness statements and the physics of the crash.
What to do after a motorcycle accident
- Keep your gear.Your helmet, jacket and boots show where and how hard you were hit. Don’t throw them away or have them repaired.
- Get the names of witnesses.Other riders and pedestrians often saw what the driver did. Their accounts fade fast.
- Let us handle the insurers.Adjusters often call riders reckless to cut the claim. Don’t argue it with them.
The rules of the road
Legal
Lane splitting is legal in California, and the law defines it (Vehicle Code § 21658.1). It doesn’t make a crash your fault.
Helmet law
California requires helmets. Not wearing one can lower an award for head injuries, but not for a broken leg.
2 years
to file an injury lawsuit in California.
California law as of 2026. Every case is different; a lawyer can tell you how these apply to yours.
Injuries we handle
- Road rash and skin grafts
- Broken legs, wrists and collarbones
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Nerve damage
$410K
A driver turned left across a rider in Pasadena. The insurer blamed lane splitting; the intersection camera didn’t.
A sample result on a concept site. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Common questions
I was lane splitting. Can I still recover?
Yes. Lane splitting is legal in California. Whether it was done safely is one factor, and drivers who change lanes without looking are still responsible.
My bike is totaled. Do you handle that too?
Yes. We handle the property damage claim alongside your injury claim at no extra charge.