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What are my rights after a motorcycle accident in California?

Riders have the same right to recover medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering as any other injured person. Lane splitting is legal in California, and riding a motorcycle does not by itself make you at fault.

Does lane splitting hurt my claim?

Lane splitting is legal in California. Whether it affected fault depends on how it was done and the surrounding traffic conditions.

What if I was not wearing a helmet?

California requires helmets for riders. Not wearing one may affect damages tied to head injuries but does not automatically end a claim.

Read more about how we handle these matters on our motorcycle accidents practice page.

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This guide is general information about California law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. See our editorial policy.

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