Practice Area
California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Riders suffer devastating injuries with little protection, then face insurers quick to blame the motorcyclist. We fight that bias with evidence.
40+ Years
Of personal injury experience
Insider
Former insurance defense attorney
Direct
You work with John, not a case manager
$0 Upfront
No fee unless we win
Bilingual
Se habla español
Statewide
Representing clients across California
Riding Is Not Negligence
Even at moderate speeds, a collision with a car can leave a rider with life-altering injuries. Yet motorcyclists often face an extra obstacle: adjusters and jurors who assume the rider must have been reckless.
John counters that bias with facts, evidence, and decades of experience watching insurers try to shift blame. Lane splitting is legal in California when done safely, and choosing to ride does not reduce your right to full compensation.
How We Help
- Reconstruct the crash with scene evidence, video, and expert analysis
- Push back against unfair assumptions about riders
- Document the full impact of your injuries, including future surgeries and care
- Pursue the at-fault driver’s policy and your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
- Handle every conversation with the insurance companies
Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
- Drivers turning left in front of a rider
- Unsafe lane changes and blind-spot failures
- Rear-end collisions
- Car doors opened into a rider’s path
- Dangerous road conditions and debris
- Drunk or distracted drivers
Injuries We See
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures and crush injuries
- Severe road rash and skin grafts
- Amputations
Partly at Fault? You May Still Recover.
California follows a comparative fault system. Even if an insurer argues you share some blame, you may still recover compensation, reduced by your percentage of fault. Don’t let an adjuster convince you that you have no claim.
Compensation You May Recover
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, scarring, and disfigurement
- Motorcycle and gear replacement
FAQ
Motorcycle Accident Questions
Can I still recover if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
California requires helmets, but not wearing one does not automatically bar your claim. An insurer may argue it reduces compensation for certain injuries, which is why the specific facts matter.
Is lane splitting legal in California?
Yes. Lane splitting is legal in California when done safely. It does not automatically make a rider at fault for a crash.
What if the insurance company says I was partly at fault?
California uses comparative fault. You may still recover compensation, reduced by your share of fault, even if the insurer argues you were partly responsible.
Free Consultation
Speak Directly with John
No fee unless we win. No obligation.
- 40+ years of personal injury experience
- Former insurance defense attorney
- John personally handles your case
- Serving all of California, in English and Spanish
Why The JVB Law Firm
What Sets Our Firm Apart
01
John Handles Your Case
At many firms, your file is passed to a case manager. Here, John personally reviews the evidence, talks with you, and makes the decisions on your case.
02
We Know the Other Side
John spent years defending insurance companies. He knows how adjusters value claims and the tactics they use to pay less, and he plans for them from day one.
03
Bilingual, No Upfront Cost
We serve clients in English and Spanish across California. You pay nothing upfront, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
John’s Advantage
Insider Experience Most Law Firms Can’t Match
For decades, John defended insurance companies. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for the people they tried to underpay.
Most injury lawyers know how to file a claim. John knows how insurance companies try to defeat one. With 40+ years of experience and rare insurance-defense insight, John understands how insurers evaluate injuries, minimize losses, and pressure victims before they know the true value of their case.
For catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, that insight can make the difference between a quick low offer and a fight for full, fair compensation. And at The JVB Law Firm, John personally handles your case.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“I have not found a firm in California where the ATTORNEY HIMSELF handles your case, and that’s what initially drew me to work with him… Thank you John for always having my back.”
Luis Reina
Google Review
★★★★★
“I am forever grateful!!! My daughter was a victim of a hit and run. John helped her efficiently and effectively. If you’re looking for a great firm this is it!! Thank you!!”
Yadira Campos
Google Review
★★★★★
“Having worked with numerous personal injury attorneys and law firms over the years, I can confidently say that John and his team stand out for their professionalism, communication, and commitment to their clients.”
Heather Padilla
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