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Motorcycle Accidents

San Diego Auto Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents in San Diego

San Diego weather is perfect for riding, which is exactly why so many riders share the road here. But a motorcyclist has almost no protection in a collision, so even a low-speed crash caused by a careless driver can cause serious, life-changing injuries.

Riders also face a bias that other accident victims don't. Insurance adjusters and even some drivers assume the motorcyclist must have been speeding or weaving, and they use that assumption to shift blame and cut the payout. A careful investigation of the crash, the scene, and the other driver's conduct is how you push back on that.

Crudo Law represents injured riders, documents what really happened, and pursues the full value of the claim so a moment of someone else's carelessness doesn't cost you your recovery.

2 years

CA injury filing deadline

Free

Case consultation

Up-front, most cases

Full value

What we pursue

By the Numbers

Motorcycle Accidents, by the numbers

6,2281

Motorcyclists killed in U.S. crashes in 2024

28x1

Per mile traveled, motorcyclist deaths were nearly 28 times the rate for car occupants in 2023

66%1

Motorcyclists killed in 2024 who were wearing a helmet, meaning roughly a third were not

2 years2

Deadline to file a California personal-injury lawsuit from the date of the crash

California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.

Do You Have a Case?

Signs you may have a claim

Being a rider does not make the crash your fault. Let us investigate before you accept any version of events.

✓Injured in a motorcycle crash caused by another driver
✓Being blamed unfairly for the collision
✓Facing serious injuries and lost income
✓An insurer is minimizing your claim

The Process

How your case moves forward

Here is how a motorcycle accident claim typically moves forward.

Free consultation: We listen to what happened and explain your options, at no cost.
Investigation: We document the scene, the other driver's conduct, and your injuries.
Demand & negotiation: We push back on rider bias and pursue full value from the insurer.
Settlement or trial: We settle when the offer is fair, and litigate when it isn't.

Frequently asked

Common questions

The insurance company says the crash was my fault. Now what?+

Riders get blamed unfairly all the time. California uses comparative fault, so even if you were partly responsible you can still recover, and a proper investigation often shows the other driver was mostly or entirely at fault.

What if I wasn't wearing all my gear?+

It depends on the facts and the injuries, but it does not automatically bar your claim. We focus on what caused the crash and press for the compensation you're owed.

How long do I have to file?+

California generally allows two years from the date of the crash. It's best to speak with an attorney early while evidence is fresh.

What does it cost to talk to you?+

Nothing. The consultation is free. Call (858) 622-7280.

Related practice areas

Sources

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Fatality Facts 2024: Motorcycles and ATVs (2025). https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/fatality-statistics/detail/motorcycles-and-atvs
California Legislative Information, Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 (2024). https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=335.1

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