Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
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Los Angeles is one of the best places in the country to ride and one of the most dangerous. Riders share the I-405, I-10, I-5, and US-101 with heavy commuter traffic, and they ride scenic roads such as Mulholland Highway, Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and Pacific Coast Highway, where curves, gravel, and distracted drivers can turn a small mistake into a serious injury.
If a driver hurt you on your motorcycle, a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer at Feher Law can push back when the insurer tries to blame the rider. We gather the collision report, witness statements, and your bike and helmet evidence, and we pursue full compensation for your medical care, lost income, and long-term recovery.
We are paid only if you are. Ask for a free review of your crash.
Key Takeaways
- Lane splitting is not prohibited in California. Vehicle Code 21658.1 defines it and directs the California Highway Patrol to publish safety guidelines, and no California law makes it negligence in itself. Insurers still argue that your speed or spacing was unreasonable, which is an argument about the facts rather than the law.
- An unsafe lane change is the driver’s violation. Vehicle Code 22107 requires a signal and reasonable safety before moving across a lane, and it is the section that most often decides a motorcycle case where a car moved into the rider.
- The recovery is measured by the full detriment. Civil Code 3333 covers medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment, which matters on a motorcycle claim because the injuries are usually disproportionate to the vehicle damage.
- Riders have two years to sue (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1) and six months to notify a public agency (Government Code 911.2) when a road defect or a public driver is involved.
- Feher Law handles these cases on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Motorcycle cases face a bias problem. Jurors and adjusters may assume riders are reckless. We confront it directly:
- we investigate right-of-way, visibility, and driver attention to show how the crash happened
- we address lane splitting and helmet questions before the insurer raises them
- we document injuries that are often severe, including road rash, fractures, and head and spine injuries
- we prepare for trial, so the insurer sees a case that can be won
Verdicts & Settlements
$170M+ Recovered for California Workers & Injury Victims
Real case outcomes from Feher Law across personal injury and employment matters, resolved under California law.
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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law. View full results on our Case Results page.
Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
Do not let the two-year limit lull you. Video, road conditions, and your bike’s condition change much sooner, and a six-month government claim deadline can apply.
- Bike and helmet damage should be preserved exactly as it is
- Nearby video and traffic camera footage are often overwritten
- Insurers take early statements from riders and use them against them
- Road conditions, such as gravel or a pothole, are repaired quickly
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
Chief of Operations
Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
Litigation Assistant
Marvin Rodriguez
Paralegal
Cassandra De Vera
Law Clerk
What a Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Does
A Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer handles the insurers, collects the evidence, and puts a value on all of your losses. We also address the issues specific to riders, including lane splitting, helmet use, and the assumption that a rider caused the crash. Where the other driver’s coverage is not enough, we look to your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Insurance Code 11580.2.
Filing Deadlines for Motorcycle Claims
A motorcycle injury lawsuit is due within two years of the crash under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. If a public entity may be partly to blame, for example for a road defect, written notice is usually due within six months under Government Code 911.2.
First Steps After a Motorcycle Crash
- Call 911 and get medical care. Adrenaline can hide injuries.
- Do not move the bike unless it is blocking traffic, and photograph everything.
- Get driver and witness information and the police or CHP report number.
- Keep your helmet and gear as evidence.
- Do not give a recorded statement to an insurer.
- Call a lawyer early.
Evidence in a Motorcycle Case
Evidence in rider cases includes photos of the scene and the bike, your helmet and gear, the police report, witness statements, video from nearby businesses and vehicles, medical records, and repair estimates. We may also use accident reconstruction to show where the driver should have seen the rider.
Why Motorcycle Crashes Happen in Los Angeles
The crashes we see most often are drivers turning left across a rider’s path and saying they never saw the motorcycle, drivers changing lanes into a rider, sudden stops in stop-and-go traffic, and road hazards such as potholes, gravel, and debris. Vehicle Code 21658.1 defines lane splitting, and California does not prohibit it, but insurers sometimes use it to argue the rider was at fault, so the details of speed and traffic flow matter. Riders must wear a DOT-compliant helmet under Vehicle Code 27803, and we document your gear from the start.
If a pothole or other defect on a public road played a part, the six-month government claim deadline in Government Code 911.2 can apply, so call us before that window closes.
What Happens After a Los Angeles Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle crash on a freeway is investigated by the California Highway Patrol, and one on a city street usually by the Los Angeles Police Department. Ask the officer for a report number, tell the officer about any pain, and we will request the report and any witness or video information.
Many riders are hit by drivers with minimum limits or no insurance, so we also look at the rider’s own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, which insurers offer under Insurance Code 11580.2.
Why You Should Not Wait to Start Your Claim
Please do not wait. The two-year filing deadline is the outer limit, and evidence, such as video and road conditions, disappears much sooner. Call us as soon as you are stable.
A First Estimate for Your Motorcycle Claim
A rough value depends on your medical costs, lost income, the severity of your injuries, and how fault is shared. Our motorcycle accident settlement calculator gives a first estimate, and a lawyer can refine it as your treatment unfolds.
What a Motorcycle Lawyer Costs
You pay no fee to get started. Our fee is a share of a recovery under a written agreement.
Services We Offer
We help injured riders across Los Angeles County.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $2.8M – Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.78M – Slip & Fall – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.25M – Pedestrian Accident – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.2M – Car Accident – Brain Injury
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: use our motorcycle accident settlement calculator for a starting figure, or talk with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.
What Riders Recover in Los Angeles Cases
Los Angeles motorcyclists face higher injury severity than car occupants. Settlement values reflect this severity:
| Injury Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Catastrophic Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Road Rash / Minor Injuries | $5,000 – $25,000 | $50,000 – $150,000 |
| Broken Bones | $25,000 – $250,000 | $500,000 – $1,500,000 |
| Spinal Injury | $100,000 – $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | $250,000 – $2,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $20,000,000+ |
| Amputation | $500,000 – $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $15,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | $500,000 – $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $20,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
We represent riders in Los Angeles and throughout California.
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Talk to a Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Hurt on a bike? contact Feher Law or call (310) 340-1112 for a free consultation.
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Last reviewed by Thomas Feher, Esq. – October 2026
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Other Los Angeles Practice Areas
Feher Law also serves Los Angeles clients in these related practice areas:
- Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyer
- Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
- Los Angeles Slip and Fall Lawyer
- Los Angeles Premises Liability Lawyer
- Los Angeles Sexual Abuse Lawyer
For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.