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Deadlines vary. Act early.
How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Motorcycle accidents in San Francisco: what to know
Riders in San Francisco share US-101, I-80, I-280 and the Bay Bridge approaches and busy surface streets with drivers who often do not see them. Even at low speed, a rider has no protection, and injuries are often serious.
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
Insurers often assume the rider was speeding or careless. Bias against riders is real, so the evidence matters: video, skid marks, the damage to both vehicles and witness statements.
California rules that shape your case
- 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. How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Claims against a government agency, such as Muni (SFMTA), the City and County of San Francisco or Caltrans, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early.
Where your case is handled
Most San Francisco injury lawsuits are filed in the San Francisco Superior Court. Most cases settle before trial. When an insurer will not pay fairly, we are ready to try the case.
What to do now
- Get medical care, even if you feel OK. Keep your helmet and gear: they are evidence.
- Do not repair the motorcycle before it is inspected and photographed.
- 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 give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
- Call us. There is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
How we work with San Francisco clients
Our San Francisco office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Your case team works at our headquarters in Irvine. We meet you in San Francisco, at your home or hospital, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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