{"id":1350,"date":"2026-10-22T05:04:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T05:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-138-224-95.nip.io\/motorcycle-accidents-bakersfield-kern-county\/free-motorcycle-accident-consultation-bakersfield\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T08:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:05:19","slug":"free-motorcycle-accident-consultation-bakersfield","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/motorcycle-accidents-bakersfield-kern-county\/free-motorcycle-accident-consultation-bakersfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Motorcycle Accident Consultation Bakersfield | Colvin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"An investigator in a fleece jacket and gloves photographs a crushed motorcycle front end in a fenced impound lot, with an evidence tag on the\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-in-a-fleece-jacket-and-gloves-photographs-a-photo-31.jpg\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Motorcycle Accident Lawyer | Bakersfield, CA<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash? Start With a Free Consultation<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Colvin Accident Lawyers represents riders and their families in Bakersfield and throughout Kern County. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Donald Norman Colvin \u00b7 Published October 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A free motorcycle accident consultation Bakersfield riders and families can use is a confidential first meeting with Colvin Accident Lawyers, with no obligation to continue. You can explain what happened, ask questions, and learn what the attorney reviews. This page covers that process for riders, passengers, and families in Bakersfield and Kern County.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Free Motorcycle Accident Consultation Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A free motorcycle accident consultation is a first meeting where you describe your crash and ask questions. The firm offers a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>It is built for people hurt in motorcycle crashes in Bakersfield and across Kern County. That includes injured riders, passengers on the bike, and family members of a rider who died.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a lawsuit or a chosen lawyer before you call. You can ask questions first and decide later. If you are still in treatment or waiting on test results, you can still call.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a crash left you or someone you love hurt on a motorcycle, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the insurance calls alone. Contact our team for your free, confidential consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-man-in-stylish-clothing-poses-beside-a-motorcycle-on-a-roa-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A man in stylish clothing poses beside a motorcycle on a road lined with forest.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Consultation Covers in a Motorcycle Case<\/h2>\n<p>The attorney starts with how the crash happened and who was involved. Early facts shape the rest of the claim, so the details matter.<\/p>\n<p>The review usually includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The crash sequence:<\/strong> where you were, where the other vehicle was, and who had the right of way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The vehicles involved:<\/strong> including whether a commercial truck or bus was part of the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Road and weather conditions:<\/strong> plus the exact location of the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The at-fault party:<\/strong> a driver, the employer of a commercial driver, or a property owner if a hazard caused the crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bring what you have. Useful items include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The crash report number<\/li>\n<li>Medical records and bills<\/li>\n<li>Photos of the scene, your bike, and your injuries<\/li>\n<li>Letters from insurers<\/li>\n<li>Repair or total-loss paperwork for the motorcycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The attorney also talks through your injuries. A motorcycle crash can cause a <a href=\"http:\/\/acl.gov\/programs\/post-injury-support\/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi\">traumatic brain injury<\/a>, including severe brain damage. The review covers treatment, time away from work, and how the injury affects daily life.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Motorcycle Crash Situations We Review in Bakersfield<\/h2>\n<p>A common crash pattern is a driver who turns or changes lanes and says they never saw the rider. These cases turn on what each driver could see and when.<\/p>\n<p>Lane splitting raises a different set of questions. The attorney reviews where each vehicle was positioned and how the rider moved through traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Helmet use is another issue to raise at your consultation. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=27803.\">Veh. Code \u00a7 27803<\/a>, a driver and any passenger must wear a safety helmet meeting statutory requirements when riding a motorcycle.<\/p>\n<p>Potholes, debris, and unmarked hazards can also cause crashes. If a public agency owns the road, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a> requires a claim to be presented within six months after the accrual of the cause of action for death or injury to a person. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=835.\">Gov. Code \u00a7 835<\/a>, a public entity is liable for a dangerous condition of its property only if the condition caused the injury, created a reasonably foreseeable risk of that kind of injury, and either an employee&#8217;s negligent or wrongful act created the condition or the entity had actual or constructive notice of it a sufficient time before the injury.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Most motorcycle claims move through the same basic steps. Timing differs from case to case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First contact.<\/strong> You call, and the team schedules your free, confidential consultation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> The attorney reviews the crash facts, your records, and any insurer letters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm requests evidence such as the crash report, photos, and medical records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurer communication.<\/strong> The firm communicates with insurers and other parties about the claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or filing.<\/strong> The firm negotiates and, if needed, files a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the facts of each case. Ask about your own timeline at the consultation. Injuries that need time to heal can make the full harm clear only later.<\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation Can Cover and the Deadlines That Apply<\/h2>\n<p>For breach of an obligation not arising from contract, California law measures damages, except where the Civil Code expressly provides otherwise, as the amount that compensates for all the detriment proximately caused by it. See <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=3333.\">Civ. Code \u00a7 3333<\/a>. For breach of an obligation not arising from contract, California law measures damages as the amount that compensates for all the detriment proximately caused by the wrongful act. See <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=3333.\">Civ. Code \u00a7 3333<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Civ. Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a> addresses how liability for non-economic damages is allocated among defendants in actions for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death based on comparative fault.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economic damages:<\/strong> objectively verifiable losses, such as medical expenses, lost earnings, burial costs, and repair or replacement costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-economic damages:<\/strong> subjective losses, such as pain, suffering, and emotional distress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>, most lawsuits for injury or death caused by another&#8217;s wrongful act or neglect must be filed within two years, but exceptions apply. Claims against a public entity, such as a city, county or state agency, must be presented as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 915) of the Government Code: within six months after accrual for a claim relating to death or injury to person or to personal property or growing crops, and within one year after accrual for any other claim (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a>). See <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/statute-limitations\">California Courts Self-Help Guide<\/a> describes the same general rule, subject to exceptions and tolling. Call promptly, because deadlines depend on the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Colvin Accident Lawyers for a Motorcycle Accident Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers is based in Bakersfield, California. The firm represents people hurt in motorcycle, car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, and dog bite accidents. It also handles premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.<\/p>\n<p>Donald Norman Colvin is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our attorneys handle the claims described here.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes assistants and office staff. They help schedule consultations and organize records for the attorneys.<\/p>\n<p>The firm represents clients in Kern County and in Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and Tehachapi. Each matter depends on its own facts, so the first call is where your details get reviewed.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accident Consultations<\/h2>\n<p>These answers cover common questions before you call.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a police report or medical records to call?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A crash report number and medical records help the review. You can call before you gather them.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a passenger or a family member call?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Passengers can call, and so can family members of a rider who died. California law lists who may bring a wrongful death claim under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=377.60.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 377.60<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the at-fault driver&#8217;s insurer calls me?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can refer the insurer to your attorney and ask for advice before giving a recorded statement. <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS&amp;sectionNum=790.03.\">Ins. Code \u00a7 790.03<\/a> lists, as an unfair claims practice, knowingly misleading a claimant as to the applicable statute of limitations when done with such frequency as to indicate a general business practice.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my case go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some claims settle without a trial, and others go to a lawsuit. That depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcyclist-in-red-gear-standing-beside-a-red-sports-motorc-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Motorcyclist in red gear standing beside a red sports motorcycle in a dimly lit parking area at night.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Decide Your Next Step After a Bakersfield Motorcycle Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If a motorcycle crash left you or a family member hurt in Bakersfield or Kern County, the next decisions are time-sensitive. You need to decide whether to speak with the insurer, when to gather records, and how to track the applicable deadlines, including the two-year filing period (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>) and the deadlines for claims against a public agency, which are six months after accrual for claims involving death or injury to person or personal property or growing crops, and one year after accrual for any other claim (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to Colvin Accident Lawyers now to talk through your situation. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">contact our team<\/a> to set up your free, confidential consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers, Bakersfield, California &#8212; responsible for this site. Responsible lawyer: Donald Norman Colvin.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to Expect When You Contact Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call or Reach Out<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Colvin Accident Lawyers by phone or through our online form to describe what happened.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is confidential, so you can discuss the details of your crash openly with our team.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gather Records When You Can<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crash report number and medical records can help the review, but you do not need them before you call.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Obligation to Continue<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The free first consultation carries no obligation. You decide whether to move forward after you have talked with us.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Protect Your Claim After a Crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid posting about the crash, your injuries, or your activities on social media, and do not give recorded statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with a lawyer. Your words can be used in ways you do not expect.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Colvin Accident Lawyers Can Help Riders<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorcycle Crash Cases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent motorcyclists injured in collisions with cars, trucks, and other vehicles on Kern County roads and highways.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serious Injury Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crashes can cause broken bones, spinal injuries, and brain injuries that require long-term care. We review the full impact on your health and work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrongful Death Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a rider dies, family members may have the right to bring a claim. We help families understand their options during a difficult time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Surrounding Communities<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work with riders from Bakersfield and Kern County as well as Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and Tehachapi.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Colvin About Your Motorcycle Accident<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers Today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers Today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/motorcycle-accidents-bakersfield-kern-county\/\">Motorcycle Accidents in Bakersfield and Kern County: Injuries, Fault, Claims, and Deadlines<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free, confidential first consultation, no obligation to continue. 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