San Diego
Motorcycle Accident
Attorney
Riding a motorcycle in and around San Diego offers freedom that driving a car never can—but it also means you’re more exposed when another driver makes a careless decision, speeds, runs a red light, texts behind the wheel, or drives under the influence. At Hulburt Law Firm, we represent injured riders and families in serious motorcycle crash cases, pursuing full compensation under California law.
Types of motorcycle accident cases we handle:
- Left-turn and intersection collisions
- Lane-change, blind-spot, and lane-splitting crashes
- Rear-end collisions and sudden stops
- Crashes involving drunk, drug-impaired, or distracted drivers
- Dangerous roadway and single-vehicle “no contact” incidents
- Defective motorcycle, gear, or vehicle components
Our Approach
Throughout your motorcycle accident case, we keep you informed, answer your questions, and explain each step in clear, practical terms. Because we limit the number of serious injury and wrongful death cases we accept, we’re able to dig deeply into the facts of each crash—looking at visibility, speed disputes, lane-positioning, lane splitting, helmet and gear issues, and how traffic and road conditions contributed.
Motorcyclists often face both severe injuries and unfair bias. Insurance companies sometimes assume riders were speeding, lane splitting unsafely, or “accepting the risk” simply by riding. Our job is to challenge those assumptions with evidence: scene photos, witness testimony, police reports, vehicle and bike inspections, and, when needed, accident reconstruction and motorcycle safety experts.
Many crashes also involve drivers with limited insurance. We look for all potential sources of recovery, including other responsible parties and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. With our firm handling the legal and insurance issues, you can focus on your medical recovery and day-to-day life.
Navigate the Law
Understand and manage the complexities of your case with an expert legal team on your side.
Gather Crucial Evidence
Our legal team collects crucial evidence to present a compelling case.
Negotiate Settlements
We handle negotiations with insurance companies and opposing parties in order to achieve the highest settlements possible.
Representation in Court
Our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation if your case goes to trial.
Case Results
Our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving extraordinary results.
A careless driver swerved into a motorcycle on the I-8 freeway in San Diego, causing him to crash and suffer serious injuries.
Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car while using a dangerous crosswalk.
A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.
An event producer’s negligence led to a participant’s death in a vehicle collision.
A defective airplane engine ignition component caused a deadly crash in San Diego.
A dump truck driver failed to "get out and look" before backing up into a construction worker, crushing his leg against a bulldozer.
We represent riders and families after crashes that change everything in a matter of seconds—high-speed collisions on freeways, left-turn impacts at intersections, and wrecks caused by distracted or impaired drivers who never really saw the motorcycle until it was too late.
In many of these cases, the first reaction from insurance companies is to blame the rider: suggesting they were speeding, “lane-splitting recklessly,” or somehow responsible simply because they chose to ride. Our role is to push back against those assumptions with evidence, expert analysis, and a clear picture of who our clients were before the crash and what they’ve lost.
Whether the case resolves in settlement or goes all the way to trial, we treat each motorcycle case as if it involves our own family—digging into the details, explaining every step of the process, and making sure our clients are heard, not just filed away as a claim number.
If you or a loved one is facing life after a serious motorcycle crash, you don’t have to navigate it alone — request a free motorcycle accident case review to talk with a San Diego attorney about your options.
How It Works
Free Case Review
During your free case review, we listen to how the crash happened, what injuries you’re dealing with, and what questions you have. We look at any information you already have—such as police reports, photos, medical records, helmet-cam or GoPro footage, and insurance letters—and give an honest assessment of whether a motorcycle accident claim makes sense under California law. The conversation is confidential and there’s no obligation to move forward.
Early Investigation
If you decide to work with us and the scope of representation is signed, we begin a focused investigation into the collision. That can include visiting and photographing the scene, documenting damage to your bike and gear, obtaining police or CHP reports, and interviewing witnesses. We also move quickly to locate and preserve any traffic-camera, dash-cam, or helmet-cam footage before it’s deleted or overwritten. Acting early helps protect key evidence that can be critical when fault, visibility, or speed is disputed.
Motorcycle Experts
Next, we bring in the right experts for your case. In motorcycle matters, that can include accident reconstructionists and motorcycle safety experts who understand lane positioning, visibility, braking, and lane-splitting dynamics, as well as medical specialists, life-care planners, and economists. Together, they help us explain how the crash happened, the extent of your injuries, and what you’re likely to face in the future in terms of treatment, work, and daily life.
Liable Parties & Insurance
Motorcycle crashes often involve more than just one driver and one policy. We identify all potentially responsible parties—such as negligent drivers, employers, vehicle owners, bars or party hosts in drunk-driving cases, road-design or maintenance entities, or in some situations, motorcycle or gear manufacturers. At the same time, we review all available insurance coverage, including the at-fault driver’s policy and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, to help ensure no potential source of recovery is overlooked.
Negotiating With Insurers
Using the evidence, expert input, and coverage analysis, we build a clear picture of what the crash has taken from you—medical expenses, lost income, pain, limitations, and changes to your daily life and relationships. We then handle communications and negotiations with the insurance companies and defense lawyers so you don’t have to. We push back against bias and assumptions about riders, challenge efforts to blame you for simply being on a motorcycle, and keep you updated on all offers and options throughout the process.
Litigation & Trial Representation
If the insurance companies are not willing to resolve your case fairly, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to court. Litigation can involve written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and, when necessary, preparing for trial. At trial, we work to tell your story clearly and powerfully—using your testimony, witnesses, experts, and carefully prepared exhibits—to show how the crash occurred, why the other side is responsible, and what the collision has meant for you and your family.
California Motorcycle Accident Law: Fault, Insurance, & Deadlines
California motorcycle crashes are governed by the same core rules as other traffic accidents—fault, negligence, insurance, and strict filing deadlines. The overview below explains how California motorcycle accident law treats fault, helmets, lane splitting, insurance coverage, and time limits, so you have a clearer picture of the legal landscape after a serious crash in or around San Diego.
Fault and Comparative Negligence in California Motorcycle Crashes
Helmet Requirements and Their Impact on Claims
California Motorcycle Insurance Requirements (30/60/15)
Types of Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident in California
Deadlines to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in California
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
Forget surface-level research and mediocre inquiries. We dive deep to conduct extensive investigations and gather evidence in order to build your strongest case.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use technology to your advantage. By using video and photography, scene recreations, and graphics, we tell your story in a visually-compelling way that other law firms cannot match.
Maximum Compensation
Defense attorneys and insurance companies know us and respect us. We assess the full extent of your damages and pursue all responsible parties in order to maximize the compensation you deserve.
The Right Experience
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases are rarely simple. We have taken on the largest corporations, insurance companies, and defense firms in the country and won.
Genuine Care
We understand how important it is to have a compassionate and considerate lawyer. From providing regular case updates to ensuring clients are adequately prepared for each step of the case, we continually demonstrate our care for all of our clients.
Motorcycle Accident
FAQs
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Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
The Hulburt Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases in San Diego, California.
