Sunnyvale Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
"I Didn't See the Bike" Isn't a Defense. It's an Admission.
Riding is freedom until a driver fails to look. Our Sunnyvale motorcycle accident attorneys hold careless drivers to the duty they owe every rider, and push back when insurers try to deny the claim or pay as little as possible.
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What a Car Absorbs, a Rider's Body Takes
In a car, a bumper, an airbag, a steel frame, and a seatbelt stand between the driver and the impact. On a motorcycle, there is only the bike and your own body, and nothing to keep you from being thrown onto the road. Even with a helmet and protective gear, riders hurt in crashes often face deep lacerations, road rash and burns, broken bones, facial and eye injuries, nerve damage, and head, neck, and spinal trauma.
Many of those crashes start the same way: a driver turns or merges without checking a blind spot, assumes a car has the right of way, or crowds and tailgates a rider to force them out of the lane.
You may have a motorcycle accident claim if:
A driver turned, merged, or changed lanes into your path
A driver tailgated or crowded you until you crashed or were forced off the road
You were hurt as a rider or passenger, even if the insurer blames you in part
The crash happened within roughly the last two years
Riders have the same right to the road, and to full compensation, as everyone else. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Six Things to Do After a Sunnyvale Motorcycle Crash
Stay off the bike and call 911.
Even if you can stand, don’t ride away. Police and paramedics should see the scene and your injuries.
Get a full medical exam.
Adrenaline hides fractures, internal injuries, and concussions. Point out every scrape, including eye and facial injuries.
Write down what the driver did before impact.
Did they turn left in front of you, drift into your lane, or ride your tail? Details fade within hours.
Photograph your injuries as they heal.
Road rash, burns, and scarring change week to week. A photo record shows what you went through.
Leave the bike and your gear as they are.
Your helmet, jacket, and motorcycle are evidence of how the crash happened. Don’t repair or discard anything yet.
Refer every insurer to us.
Questions about your speed and lane position are how a blame-the-rider defense begins.
Answering "I Never Saw the Motorcycle"
It’s the most common thing drivers say after hitting a rider. Motorcycles are smaller than cars and trucks, but that is no excuse: every driver has to watch for motorcycles, check blind spots before turning or merging, and yield when the rider has the right of way. A driver who didn’t see a motorcycle usually wasn’t looking.
We build the case around what the driver did:
- The police report, witness statements, and any camera footage of the turn, merge, or lane change
- Physical evidence on the bike and the other vehicle that shows the angle and force of impact
- Proof of aggressive driving, such as tailgating or crowding a rider to force a lane change
- Medical records that connect each injury to the crash and project the care you’ll still need
Many insurers deny liability or offer minimal settlements to injured riders, counting on the “reckless biker” image to do their work. Our negotiators spent a combined 50+ years inside the insurance industry and know that script. When an insurer won’t be fair, we prepare the case for court.
Paying for Injuries That Don't Heal Quickly
Motorcycle injuries are often severe and long-lasting, so a fair claim looks well beyond the first hospital bill.
The negligent driver's insurance
The first source for your medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering when a driver’s carelessness caused the crash.
Your uninsured motorist coverage
If the driver had no insurance or too little, your own UM/UIM coverage may cover the gap. If you don’t carry it, we look for other ways to recover.
Long-term and permanent losses
When injuries are lasting, your claim should include future medical care, lost earning potential, and the effect on your quality of life. We work with medical professionals to put a value on those future costs.
Your family's claim if a crash is fatal
When a rider dies, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver.
California Rules That Affect Sunnyvale Riders
Watching for motorcycles is the driver's job
A negligence claim asks whether the driver used reasonable care. Failing to check a blind spot, failing to yield, and aggressive driving toward a rider all fall short of it.
Helmets are required for every rider
California Vehicle Code Section 27803 requires motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet. If you weren’t wearing one, the insurer may argue it affected your injuries, but it doesn’t excuse the driver who caused the crash.
Shared fault only reduces your recovery
Under California’s pure comparative negligence rule, any share of fault assigned to you lowers your compensation by that percentage. It doesn’t bar your claim.
The clock is running
You generally have two years from the crash to file a lawsuit, and as little as six months for a claim against a government entity. Evidence disappears long before that, so call early.
Keep Your Motorcycle Claim Strong While You Heal
Road rash, fractures, and nerve injuries can take months of care, and the defense will look for any gap in treatment to argue your injuries weren’t serious. Follow your treatment plan, keep your wound care and therapy appointments, and don’t get back on the bike before your doctor clears you.
A few habits protect your claim:
- Keep a recovery log. Pain, dressing changes, sleep, missed work, and the rides and activities you’ve had to give up.
- Save the physical evidence. Your helmet, gear, and motorcycle stay as they are until we’ve documented them.
- Stay off social media about the crash. A photo of you at an event can be used to argue you’re fine.
- Don’t talk speed or lane position with anyone but us. An offhand answer can be quoted back against you.
We coordinate with your medical providers so billing can wait until your case resolves.
Adjusters offer more when they know a firm can prove its case — and take it to trial. Recent recoveries for our clients:
$1,300,000
Fremont motorcycle crash
Trauma admission, ICU, inpatient rehab
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
See More Case Results →What Our Clients Say
Jimin and her staff tirelessly worked for my case and kept me updated constantly whenever something happened or when there was any development. She is very knowledgeable and I'm grateful…
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I found Jimin through word of mouth. She and her staff are just incredibly transparent and passionate. She made sure that we understood the entire process for our car accident…
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Your Sunnyvale Legal Team
Founding attorney Jimin Oh has handled thousands of auto accident cases and is a member of Million Dollar Trial Lawyers. Her own husband was seriously injured in a car accident, which is why she started the firm, and why she knows what a sudden crash does to a family. Every rider we represent gets an attorney, a case manager, and a treatment coordinator working the case together. Sunnyvale riders are served from our San Jose office at 1253 Park Ave.
Sunnyvale Motorcycle Accident FAQs
What should I do after a motorcycle accident in Sunnyvale?
Put your safety first: call 911, get medical help, and make sure the crash is reported to the police. Exchange details with the driver, photograph the scene and your injuries, and collect witness contacts. Then call a motorcycle accident lawyer before talking to any insurer.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim?
In California, generally two years from the date of the crash, and as little as six months if a government entity is involved. Reach out promptly so deadlines are met and key evidence is preserved.
What if the driver who hit me was uninsured or underinsured?
You may be able to recover through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. If you don’t have it, we’ll look for other sources of compensation, such as other parties who share responsibility.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes. California’s comparative negligence rule lets you recover even if you share some responsibility; your compensation is reduced by your share. Insurers often overstate a rider’s fault, and we push back with evidence.
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Do I still have a case?
Yes. California requires all riders and passengers to wear a helmet, and the insurer may argue that not wearing one affected your head injuries. It doesn’t excuse the driver who caused the crash, and it has no bearing on how the crash happened.
What if my injuries are permanent?
Then your claim should account for the future: ongoing and future medical care, lost earning potential, and the long-term impact on your quality of life. We work with medical professionals so those future costs are part of the demand, not an afterthought.
What is the average motorcycle accident settlement?
Averages don’t tell you much. Your claim’s value depends on the severity of your injuries, the damage to your bike and gear, your lost income, and the insurance available. We’ll give you an honest assessment of your own case.
Will my case have to go to court?
Most motorcycle accident cases settle before trial. If the insurer won’t offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to take your case to court.
Get Your Free, Confidential Case Review, 24/7
The driver’s insurer is already building its story about the rider. Let’s build yours on the evidence. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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1253 Park Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
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