Are you dealing with any of this?
A car turned left across your path
You were going straight through the intersection. The oncoming driver turned left into you and said only, "I didn't see the motorcycle."
The adjuster insists you were speeding
Before even reading the report, the insurer says motorcycles are dangerous anyway, then makes a very low offer or denies the claim.
You were not wearing a helmet
The other side says you caused your own injuries. You are not sure you can still claim.
You were hit while riding between lanes
Traffic was stopped and you were riding slowly between the rows when a car changed lanes. They say you should not have been there.
Hit-and-run, or the driver has no insurance
The police cannot find the driver, or the driver's coverage will not even pay your medical bills.
A pothole or loose gravel caused the crash
No other vehicle was involved. The road itself was the problem, and you do not know whether you can go after the government or how fast you must act.
How we help
Once you hire us, insurer calls and letters come to us, and you can focus on getting better.
We deal with the insurers for you
We handle the adjuster's calls, letters, and document requests. You do not have to keep retelling what happened or worry about saying the wrong thing.
We gather evidence and show what happened
We get the police report, ask intersections and stores for video, contact witnesses, and keep photos of the bike and helmet. When the other side blames your speed, the helmet, or lane splitting, we answer with that evidence.
We request your medical records and bills
We get ER, imaging, surgery, rehab, and follow-up records and bills from each provider and put them into a complete claim, including the future care your doctors expect and lost income.
We count the motorcycle and your gear
We follow up on the repair or total-loss claim and include your damaged helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots.
We find every policy that can pay
Beyond the driver's insurance, we check your motorcycle policy for uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) and medical payments (MedPay) coverage. When the driver has no insurance, too little, or fled, these are often the main source of recovery.
We handle doctors' bills and liens
We talk with hospitals and clinics about the bills that arrive during treatment. Before the case closes, we negotiate balances and liens with hospitals, doctors, and health plans so more of the money stays with you.
We explain every offer in Chinese
Each time the insurer makes an offer, your lead attorney explains in Chinese how the number was reached and whether there is room to push. Whether to accept is your decision.
We file a government claim or a lawsuit
For crashes caused by potholes or gravel, we find the agency responsible for that road and file the written claim within 6 months. If the insurer will not make a reasonable offer, we file a lawsuit before the deadline.
After a motorcycle crash, do these things first
Do as many as you can. Each one helps when it is time to talk about compensation.
- See a doctor first：Go to the ER or a doctor even if you do not feel much pain. Riders often have internal injuries or a concussion that show up days later. Your medical records are also the basis of your claim.
- Call the police and get the report number：Call 911 from the scene and wait for officers to make a report. Write down the officer's name and the report number. You will need them to get the report.
- Photograph the scene and the skid marks：Photograph where both vehicles ended up, the intersection, the traffic lights, skid marks on the road, and any debris. If nearby stores have cameras, write down their names. Many recordings are kept only for a short time, so ask early.
- Keep your helmet and gear, and do not repair the bike yet：Do not throw away or wash your helmet, jacket, gloves, or boots. Do not repair the motorcycle until it has been photographed and inspected. Where the bike and helmet were hit shows how the crash happened.
- Get contact details from the driver and witnesses：Photograph the driver's license, plate, and insurance card. If anyone saw the crash, ask for a phone number. Witnesses are hard to find later.
- Do not argue about speed, give a recorded statement, or sign anything：When the other insurer calls, you can simply say, "Please contact my attorney." Do not agree to a recorded statement, do not argue about how fast you were going, and do not sign any form or check.
- Notify your own insurer and keep every receipt：Tell your own insurance company as your policy requires. The date and place are enough. Keep medical bills, pharmacy receipts, and proof of missed work together in one place.
How working with us goes
Call or message us on WeChat
Tell us in Chinese or English what happened, how you were hurt, and what insurance the driver has. We tell you whether you have a claim and what to watch for next. The initial assessment is free.
Sign a written agreement
The fee percentage and how case costs are handled are written into the agreement. We then tell each insurer that the firm represents you and they should contact us.
You get treatment, we collect the paperwork
You follow your doctors' plan. We get the report, records, and bills, track missed work, and keep photos of the bike and helmet.
We send the demand and negotiate
When treatment winds down, or your doctor can estimate future care, we send a demand letter and negotiate with the adjuster. We explain every offer, and you decide.
Settlement or lawsuit, then you get paid
Before accepting a settlement, we negotiate down your medical balances. If talks fail, we file before the deadline. At the end you get a written breakdown of where the money goes.
Fees for motorcycle accident cases
Free initial assessment
The first conversation costs nothing. We will tell you plainly where the difficulties are and which way the case is likely to go.
No recovery, no attorney fee
The attorney fee is a percentage of what is recovered. If nothing is recovered, there is no attorney fee. The percentage is written into the agreement before you sign.
Case costs are written into the agreement
Who advances costs such as records, doctors' or other outside reports, and court filing fees, and how they are deducted at the end, is spelled out in the engagement agreement.
- California requires contingency fee agreements to be in writing, state the fee rate, and explain how costs affect the fee and your net recovery (B&P Code §6147).
- The fee percentage is agreed before you sign and is not changed unilaterally during the case.
- We do not promise any particular recovery or outcome.
Motorcycle accident questions
The following is general legal information and is not legal advice for any specific matter. For your situation, contact Lingtu Law APC at 415-547-9999 or on WeChat at lingtulaw.
