Motorcycle Accident Claims in Newport Beach
The Ledger Law Firm represents riders and passengers hurt in motorcycle crashes in Newport Beach, and the case evaluation is free.
Call (949) 377-1111
The firm works on a contingency fee: the fee is a percentage of what is recovered. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.
Phones are answered 24 hours a day.
What to do after a motorcycle crash in Newport Beach
- Get medical care first. Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Hoag Hospital Newport Beach is at 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Its emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- See a doctor soon, even if you feel fine. Keep every record and bill.
- Keep your helmet and riding gear as they are. Do not clean, repair or throw away the helmet, jacket, gloves or boots. Wait to repair the motorcycle until it has been photographed.
- Take photos of the vehicles, the road and your injuries. Get names, phone numbers and insurance details from the other driver and from any witnesses.
- If the Newport Beach Police Department took a report on your crash, the people involved, or someone they authorize, can ask for a copy by phone or by mail. The steps, the fee and the hours are on our Newport Beach page under Police crash reports.
- Talk to an attorney before you give a recorded statement to the insurer of the other driver or sign a release.
California rules that matter in a motorcycle claim
Deadlines
The time to file a lawsuit in California for an injury caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another person is two years (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). A claim against a city, a county or another public body starts with a written claim to that body: for death, for injury to a person or for damage to personal property such as a motorcycle, it must be presented within six months after the claim arises (Government Code section 911.2). Exceptions exist, so ask an attorney about the dates in your own case, and see Deadlines on our Newport Beach page for where a claim against the City of Newport Beach goes.
Lane splitting
Vehicle Code section 21658.1 defines lane splitting. Under that section, lane splitting means driving a motorcycle that has two wheels in contact with the ground, between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. The definition covers divided and undivided streets, roads and highways. The same section says the California Highway Patrol may develop educational guidelines on lane splitting. The California Highway Patrol says on its own page that lane splitting is legal in California.
Newport Beach roads and crash figures
The main roads through Newport Beach include Pacific Coast Highway, which is State Route 1, along with Newport Boulevard, Jamboree Road and MacArthur Boulevard. State Route 55 and State Route 73 bring regional traffic into the city. The California Office of Traffic Safety lists 21 people killed or injured in 2023 in Newport Beach crashes that involved a motorcycle. That is the most recent year the office shows for the city. The city figure comes from the crash rankings of the office for 2023, which use the state traffic records system. Across California, the same office says 583 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2023. After a crash, note the road, the direction of travel and the nearest cross street while you still remember them.
How The Ledger Law Firm handles a motorcycle accident claim
Here is what happens when you bring a Newport Beach motorcycle crash claim to the firm.
- Free case evaluation. You tell us what happened and we tell you whether we can help. It costs nothing.
- Evidence. We collect the crash report, photos, witness statements, and your medical records and bills.
- Insurance. We deal with the insurance companies so you do not have to.
- Demand. We add up your medical costs, lost pay and other losses, and we send a written demand to the insurer.
- Your decision. We bring every offer to you, and you decide whether to accept it. If no offer is acceptable to you, a lawsuit can be filed in a California court before the deadline.
The firm works on a contingency fee: the fee is a percentage of what is recovered. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. The firm does not promise any result.
Who is licensed in California
The attorneys of the firm licensed in California are Emery Brett Ledger and Sabrina Sabbagh. The Ledger Law Firm was founded in 1998 by Emery Brett Ledger. Its head office is at 5160 Birch Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
- Personal injury claims in Newport Beach
- Motorcycle accident claims across California
- Car accident claims
Call The Ledger Law Firm at (949) 377-1111 for a free case evaluation. Phones are answered 24 hours a day.