Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash? Talk to Colvin Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield

Motorcycle Accident Law Firm in Delano, CA | Colvin

A motorcycle accident law firm helps injured riders, passengers, and families seek compensation from the people responsible for a crash. Colvin Accident Lawyers, based in Bakersfield, California, represents motorcycle accident victims in Delano and across Kern County. This page explains which claims we handle, how California’s fault and deadline rules can shape a claim, and what happens after you reach out.

Motorcycle crashes move fast. Insurance calls, medical bills, and a damaged bike can arrive within days. Knowing the basics early helps you make clear decisions.

Motorcycle Accident Representation for Delano Riders and Families

Our team represents injured riders, motorcycle passengers, and the families of riders killed in crashes in Delano and nearby Kern County communities.

A motorcycle accident law firm usually does four things. It investigates how the crash happened. It finds everyone who may share responsibility. It handles talks with insurance companies. And it pursues compensation for injuries or a wrongful death.

A rider has little protection in a crash. Even a low-speed collision can cause serious injuries, so the claim needs careful handling from the start.

Our office is in Bakersfield, California. Donald Norman Colvin is the responsible attorney for this site. Our support staff help with office work and scheduling.

Motorcycle Accident Claims We Handle

We handle motorcycle claims that involve other vehicles, roadway hazards, and serious or fatal injuries. Our work covers:

• Car and truck collisions, including left-turn and failure-to-yield crashes
• Bus and commercial vehicle collisions that involve a rider
• Crashes tied to debris or hazards on public roads. Under Gov. Code § 835, except as provided by statute, a public entity can be liable for injury caused by a dangerous condition of its property if the property was dangerous at the time of the injury, the condition proximately caused the injury, the condition created a reasonably foreseeable risk of that kind of injury, and either a negligent or wrongful act or omission of its employee acting within the scope of employment created the condition, or it had actual or constructive notice of the condition in time to have taken measures to protect against it.
• Catastrophic injury claims, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and amputations
• Wrongful death claims for surviving family members
• Passenger claims against a negligent driver

Which claim fits depends on who was involved and how the crash happened. Each claim has its own facts and its own proof.

Common Causes and Injuries in Motorcycle Crashes

Many motorcycle crashes start with a driver who does not see the rider. Common causes include drivers turning across a rider’s path, drivers who miss a motorcycle in a blind spot, unsafe lane changes, and distracted driving.

Speed is another factor. Under Vehicle Code § 22350, no one may drive on a highway faster than is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for weather, visibility, traffic, and the surface and width of the highway.

Phones matter too.

Riders often suffer road rash, fractures, internal injuries, head and neck trauma, and spinal injuries that need long-term care. Some symptoms show up days after a crash. Prompt medical care protects your health. It also creates a record that links your injuries to the crash.

Helmets are required in California. According to the IIHS helmet law table, California requires all motorcycle riders, including passengers, to wear helmets.

How California Fault Rules Affect Your Motorcycle Claim

An injured person’s own fault reduces the damages.

When more than one defendant shares fault, Civil Code § 1431.2 limits each defendant’s share of non-economic damages to that defendant’s percentage of fault. Non-economic damages are subjective, non-monetary losses, including pain, suffering, and emotional distress, and also include items such as loss of society and companionship, loss of consortium, and injury to reputation and humiliation.

After a crash, an adjuster may ask for a recorded statement. You can ask for time to review the request before you answer questions. Write down what you’re asked and what you say.

Lane position can also come up in a dispute. When fault is disputed, the facts of the ride matter.

The facts of each crash decide how fault is split. We cannot predict how any specific claim will end.

What to Expect: The Motorcycle Accident Claim Process

The process moves in five stages: a first consultation, an investigation, a review of who is responsible, negotiation, and a lawsuit only if needed.

1. First consultation. We review the crash, your injuries, and any insurance contact so far.
2. Investigation. We gather the police report, medical records, photos, witness details, and damage to the motorcycle.
3. Responsible parties and coverage. We identify each driver, owner, or public entity that may share responsibility, along with the insurance that may apply.
4. Demand and negotiation. Negotiations often take several months, depending on treatment and documentation.
5. Lawsuit. A lawsuit is filed when negotiation does not produce a fair resolution.

Timing needs attention early. California generally allows two years from the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. The California Courts self-help guide notes that exceptions and tolling can apply.

Claims against a public entity have shorter deadlines. Under Government Code § 911.2, a claim for death or for injury to a person must be presented not later than six months after the claim accrues.

Why Choose Colvin Accident Lawyers for Your Delano Motorcycle Claim

Colvin Accident Lawyers is a Bakersfield firm. Our practice covers motorcycle and other accident claims in Kern County and across California.

• Local base. Our office is in Bakersfield, California, and we serve Delano and Kern County.
• Responsible attorney. Donald Norman Colvin is the responsible attorney for this site. Our lawyers are available to discuss the specifics of your case.
• Plain explanations. Our team explains California fault, deadline, and damages rules in plain language, so you can decide with clear facts.
• Support staff. Our support staff help with scheduling and paperwork.
• Case facts. Every case depends on its own facts, and results differ when the facts differ.

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Talk to a Delano Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

If you were hurt in a crash and insurance calls and medical bills have started, you don’t have to sort it out alone. Call Colvin Accident Lawyers or use the contact form to schedule your free, confidential first consultation, with no obligation to continue.