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Motorcycle Accidents

Plain-English guidance on Motorcycle Accidents — what to expect, and how a case is defended.

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A motorcyclist receiving calm roadside help while a witness safely photographs the motorcycle and road markings
Motorcycle Accidents

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in California

After a motorcycle crash, protect health first. Then locate the bike and gear, preserve original evidence, and separate police, DMV, and insurance reporting.

8 min read
A motorcycle traveling carefully between slow traffic while an overhead view shows lane positions and turn signals
Motorcycle Accidents

How Lane Splitting Can Affect Fault in a California Motorcycle Accident

California defines lane splitting but does not assign fault automatically. Classify the maneuver, then reconstruct the rider’s and driver’s movements and choices.

9 min read
An investigator comparing a driver's mirror view with motorcycle headlight, lane position, and traffic-camera footage
Motorcycle Accidents

Who Is at Fault When a Driver Says They Didn't See a Motorcycle?

“I didn't see the motorcycle” describes perception, not fault. Reconstruct when the rider entered view, what obstructed it, and how both road users responded.

10 min read