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North County San Diego · Motorcycle Accidents

Riders deserve representation that doesn't blame them by default.

North County San Diego Motorcycle Accidents Attorney

California riders deserve representation that doesn't blame them by default. We try motorcycle cases on the merits.

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33% contingency · no fee and no case costs unless we win · Every new case is reviewed by an attorney personally

What you should know about motorcycle accidents cases in North County San Diego.

We start every new case with the same posture: assume the insurance company will try to close fast and pay light. Our job is to slow it down, build the file properly, and force the carrier to value the claim correctly.

Most motorcycle accidents files have a small handful of issues that decide value: liability evidence, the strength of treatment documentation, lost-wage proof, and the available insurance limits. We handle each of those personally rather than passing them through paralegals.

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Were you injured in the past three years?

Even if you're not sure you have a case yet, this takes 60 seconds.

What kind of injury?

Pick the closest match. The attorney will sort out the details.

When did it happen?

California's deadline for most injury claims is 2 years, so timing matters.

Have you seen a doctor?

Medical records are the backbone of an injury case.

Last step: how do we reach you?

An attorney reviews every request. No fee and no costs unless we win.

Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Your information is confidential and only used to review your case.

Why timing matters

The clock starts the day you're hurt.

California's deadlines are strict, and evidence like video and witness memories fades fast.

Calling early lets us preserve evidence and file on time, so the insurer can't use the calendar against you.

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California Filing Deadline

2 yrs

California's general statute of limitations for personal-injury claims is two years from the date of injury. Miss it and the claim is usually barred.

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1

Government-Entity Deadline

6 mo

Claims against a city, county, Caltrans, NCTD, or any other public entity must be filed within six months, far shorter than the standard two years.

Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2

Property Damage

3 yrs

Claims for damage to your car or other property have a three-year deadline, but injury claims run on the shorter two-year clock.

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338(c)

Motorcycle Accidents · FAQ

Common questions about motorcycle accidents cases.

Does lane-splitting affect my liability in California?

California legalized lane-splitting in 2016 and the CHP has published lane-splitting guidelines. Lane-splitting itself does not establish fault; whether it was done safely under the circumstances is the legal question.

Can I recover damages even without a helmet?

Yes, but it can affect non-economic damages. California's helmet law applies to all motorcyclists. Failure to wear one does not bar recovery, but a defense may reduce head-injury damages under comparative negligence.

What is the average motorcycle-injury settlement in San Diego County?

There is no average that fits your case. Motorcycle settlements depend on how badly you were hurt, the medical treatment you need, lost income, who was at fault, and the at-fault driver's insurance limits. Serious injuries often exceed the other driver's policy, which is when your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage matters.

Does my motorcycle insurance pay first?

California is a fault state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays first. Your own coverage (UM/UIM, medical payments, collision) supplements when the at-fault driver's insurance is insufficient or non-existent.