Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Los Angeles

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No-fee-unless-we-win personal injury representation across California. We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.

California Personal Injury Law

California follows pure comparative negligence (Civil Code). Two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, three years for property damage. We fight insurance companies to maximize your compensation.

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Fees, Costs and Case Results

Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most dangerous roads for motorcyclists in Los Angeles?
The most dangerous roads for Los Angeles motorcyclists include Interstate 405 (most congested freeway in America), I-5, I-10, US-101, Pacific Coast Highway, Mulholland Drive, and Sunset Boulevard. These roads experience high volumes of distracted drivers, rapid lane changes, heavy truck traffic, and dangerous merge zones. Los Angeles County recorded over 175 motorcycle fatalities in 2023, with the majority occurring on major freeways during rush hour traffic.
Is lane splitting legal in Los Angeles, California?
Yes, lane splitting is legal in California under AB 51 (2016) and CVC 21658.1. Motorcyclists can ride between lanes of slow or stopped traffic, provided they do so safely and prudently. The California Highway Patrol recommends lane splitting only when traffic is moving at 30 mph or less, with a speed differential of no more than 10 mph faster than surrounding traffic. Despite legality, lane-splitting accidents are common on Los Angeles freeways like the 405, 101, and I-10 when drivers change lanes without checking blind spots.
What compensation can I recover after a Los Angeles motorcycle accident?
Los Angeles motorcycle accident victims can recover medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and permanent disability compensation. California is a pure comparative negligence state, meaning you can recover damages even if partially at fault. What a claim is actually worth turns on the documented medical course and prognosis, proven lost earnings, the share of fault attributed to the claimant, and the insurance limits available to pay a judgment. Our Los Angeles attorneys maximize compensation through thorough investigation, expert testimony, and aggressive negotiation.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit in Los Angeles?
California law provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of the motorcycle accident (CCP § 335.1). For wrongful death claims, families have two years from the date of death. However, claims against government entities (city, county, Caltrans) require filing a Government Tort Claim within six months. Given these strict deadlines and the complexity of gathering evidence (skid marks fade, witnesses forget, video footage is erased), contact a Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney immediately after your crash.
What should I do immediately after a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles?
After a Los Angeles motorcycle accident: (1) Call 911 and request police and paramedics, (2) Seek immediate medical evaluation even if you feel fine—adrenaline masks injuries, (3) Document the scene with photos/video of vehicles, skid marks, road conditions, traffic signs, and injuries, (4) Collect driver information, insurance details, and witness contact information, (5) Do NOT admit fault or apologize, (6) Report the accident to your insurance but provide only basic facts, (7) Preserve all evidence including damaged helmet, clothing, and motorcycle, (8) Contact a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer before giving recorded statements to insurance companies.
Can I recover damages if I wasn't wearing a helmet in Los Angeles?
California law requires all motorcyclists and passengers to wear DOT-approved helmets (CVC § 27803). However, not wearing a helmet does not automatically bar recovery. Under California's comparative negligence system, the jury may reduce your damages by your percentage of fault. Insurance companies will argue failure to wear a helmet contributed to head injuries. Our Los Angeles attorneys counter these arguments by proving the at-fault driver caused the accident regardless of helmet use, and helmet usage would not have prevented your specific injuries. We retain biomechanical experts to testify that non-head injuries (broken bones, road rash, internal injuries) were unaffected by helmet status.
What is the average settlement for a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles motorcycle accident settlements vary significantly based on injury severity, liability clarity, and insurance coverage. Minor injuries (soft tissue, road rash): $15,000-$50,000. Moderate injuries (broken bones, surgery required): $50,000-$250,000. Severe injuries (traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputation, permanent disability): $500,000-$5,000,000+. Wrongful death cases: $1,000,000-$10,000,000+. Los Angeles juries are generally sympathetic to injured motorcyclists when liability is clear. Our firm recovered over $15 million for Los Angeles motorcycle accident victims in 2024 alone.
How do Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyers prove fault?
Our Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorneys prove fault through: (1) Police reports documenting violations and witness statements, (2) Traffic camera footage from Caltrans, city intersections, and private businesses, (3) Cell phone records proving distracted driving, (4) Accident reconstruction experts analyzing skid marks, debris fields, and vehicle damage, (5) Witness depositions from drivers, pedestrians, and passengers, (6) Medical records linking injuries directly to the collision, (7) Vehicle black box data showing speed and braking, (8) Google Maps timeline data showing defendant's driving patterns. We leave no stone unturned to establish the other driver's negligence.
What are common causes of motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles?
Common causes of Los Angeles motorcycle accidents include: (1) Left-turn collisions (38% of crashes)—drivers fail to yield when turning left across motorcycle's path, (2) Lane-change accidents—drivers don't check blind spots before merging on freeways like I-405 and US-101, (3) Distracted driving—texting, navigation, eating while driving, (4) Following too closely—rear-end crashes in heavy LA traffic, (5) Road hazards—potholes, gravel, oil spills, uneven pavement, construction zones, (6) DUI drivers—California has strict DUI laws but impaired drivers still cause crashes, (7) Speeding—excessive speed in residential areas and canyons like Mulholland Drive, (8) Door accidents—parked cars opening doors into motorcycle lane.
Do Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyers charge upfront fees?
No. Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorneys at Trembach Law work on 100% contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront retainer, no hourly fees, and no out-of-pocket costs for investigation, expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, or court filing fees. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you—typically 33-40% of the settlement or verdict. If we don't win your case, you owe nothing. This arrangement ensures every injured motorcyclist, regardless of financial circumstances, can afford experienced legal representation to fight insurance companies and maximize recovery.

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Trembach Law Firm, APC

27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301

Phone: (818) 514-7680

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