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When you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident, choose Sam & Ash Injury Law, California’s trusted legal team. We fight relentlessly for ‘What’s Right,’ and provide caring approachable counsel – available 24/7 to support you.

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Success rate for clients we represent in personal injury claims

We’re Here To Help

Getting hurt in a motorcycle accident is overwhelming. You’re dealing with medical bills, insurance adjusters, and possibly time off work — all while trying to heal. And because riders often face unfair bias, insurance companies may try to blame you even when the crash wasn’t your fault.

We understand how serious these crashes are and how important it is to have someone on your side who knows the law and rideshare bias. We’ll fight to hold the right party accountable and help you get the compensation you deserve.

Filing A Claim For A Motorcycle Accident

In California, you typically have two years from the date of a motorcycle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit — or two years from the date of death for a wrongful death claim. If the injured person is a minor, the clock starts when they turn 18. Claims involving a government entity require a formal notice within six months, so acting quickly is crucial.

To succeed, the injured rider must show that another party — like a reckless or impaired driver—was negligent. In some cases, a vehicle defect may be to blame, shifting liability to the manufacturer.

If you’ve been injured, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, long-term care, lost income, and reduced earning ability. You can also recover costs for motorcycle repair or replacement, pain and emotional suffering, and diminished quality of life due to disfigurement, scarring, or permanent disability. Sam & Ash Injury Law can help you build your case and fight for the full compensation you deserve.

What To Do After

Following a motorcycle accident, to protect your rights to pursue financial recovery, you should:

Seek medical treatment right away and follow your doctor’s orders. Get the diagnostic tests you need and attend all follow-up appointments.

Save copies of the official police crash report, any photos you have from the scene, medical bills, and other records that will be important to your claim.

Write down everything you remember about the accident and keep a journal about the physical pain and emotional distress you’re experiencing as a result.

Your social media posts could be used against you by the other party.

Let your lawyer handle all communication with the other party’s insurance company. Anything you say to an insurance adjuster could be used to hurt your case.

Common Causes And Injuries In Motorcycle Crashes

Causes:

  • Speeding
  • Driving too fast for road and weather conditions
  • Reckless driving/weaving through traffic
  • Tailgating
  • Failure to move over fully to the adjacent lane to pass a motorcycle
  • Unsafe turns and lane changes
  • Failing to check mirrors and blind spots
  • Distracted driving
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Drowsy or fatigued driving
  • Running stop lights and stop signs
  • Failing to yield the right of way

Injuries:

  • Lacerations, road rash, abrasions, and avulsions
  • Broken bones
  • Ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Nerve damage
  • Herniated disc injuries
  • Crush injuries
  • Burns
  • Internal injuries and bleeding
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Facial injuries, including eye damage
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Amputation

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California’s Motorcycle Laws

  • Motorcycle riders must have a Class M1 license, be at least 16 years old, pass a written test, and complete a safety course or skills test. All motorcycles must be registered with the DMV and carry liability insurance with minimum coverage of $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $5,000 for property damage.
  • Motorcycles must have a mirror with a 200-foot rear view, working headlights and turn signals, and a tamper-resistant exhaust. Riders must be able to place both feet on the ground while seated and handlebars must not exceed six inches above shoulder height.
  • Helmets meeting U.S. DOT standards are required for all riders and passengers. Passengers must sit on a secure seat with footrests or in a sidecar. Lane splitting is legal, but riding on the shoulder is not.
  • Lane splitting, or the practice of riding in between lanes of traffic, is legal in California, however, riding on the shoulder remains illegal.

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