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Updated September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles: what to know
In 2024, 6,228 motorcyclists were killed and an estimated 86,887 were injured in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Riders have no protection around them. Injuries are often serious: fractures, road rash, head and spine injuries.
In Los Angeles, many rider crashes happen on the I-405, I-5, I-10 and US-101, on canyon roads such as Mulholland and Angeles Crest, and at busy intersections where drivers turn left across traffic.
California rules for riders
- Helmets. California requires every rider and passenger to wear a helmet that meets state standards. If you were not wearing one, the effect on your claim depends on the facts, including whether it changed your injuries. The other driver's fault for the crash is a separate question.
- Lane splitting. California law expressly recognizes lane splitting. Insurers still try to blame riders for it. Whether it was done safely depends on speed, traffic and the evidence.
- Partly at fault? You can still recover. California reduces your compensation by your share of the blame, but does not take it away.
- Deadlines vary. Claims against a government agency, for example for a dangerous road, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early.
How these crashes happen
- A car turns left across the rider's path
- A driver changes lanes without checking the blind spot
- A car door opens into the rider's path
- Rear-end crashes in stop-and-go traffic
- Potholes, gravel and uneven pavement
Drivers often say, "I never saw the motorcycle." That is not a defense. It is often proof that the driver was not looking.
Insurers and riders
Insurance adjusters often assume the rider was speeding or reckless. Evidence changes that: photos of the scene, damage to both vehicles, video, witness statements and, in serious cases, crash reconstruction. We collect it early, before it is lost.
What to do now
- Get medical care, even if you feel OK. Some injuries show up days later.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
- Save photos, witness names and the police report number.
- Ask nearby businesses to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Do not repair your motorcycle or throw away your helmet and gear. They are evidence.
- Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
How we work with Los Angeles clients
Our Los Angeles office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Your case team works at our headquarters in Irvine. We meet you in Los Angeles, at your home or hospital, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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