San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Attorney – California Biker Injury Lawyer

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in San Francisco, California, you need more than just a typical car accident lawyer.

I am Norman Gregory Fernandez, a California personal injury attorney and lifelong biker who understands both California motorcycle law and the real-world dangers riders face in and around San Francisco.

Motorcycle accident cases are fundamentally different from car accident cases.

Bikes handle, brake, and react differently, and riders have almost no physical protection. Most personal injury attorneys do not ride and don’t truly understand these differences.

As both a rider and an attorney, I use that knowledge to build strong cases for injured bikers in San Francisco and nearby areas including Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

Watch: What Injured Riders in San Francisco Need to Know

Before you talk to an insurance adjuster about your crash in San Francisco, watch this video so you understand your rights as a rider.

Motorcycle Crashes in San Francisco and San Francisco County County

San Francisco and the surrounding communities of Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto see
heavy traffic and frequent lane changes
that create serious dangers for motorcyclists.

All it takes is one driver looking at a phone instead of the road to destroy a rider’s life.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents in and around San Francisco include:

Drivers turning left in front of oncoming motorcycles
• Unsafe lane changes on major roads and freeways serving San Francisco and nearby Sausalito and Oakland
• Distracted drivers who fail to see motorcycles
• Following too closely and rear-end collisions
• Road hazards like potholes, debris, gravel, and bad pavement

In almost every serious crash, the rider suffers far worse injuries than anyone in a car.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries in San Francisco

Motorcycle crashes in San Francisco and throughout San Francisco County County often result in:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Fractured legs, arms, ribs, pelvis, and collarbones
• Severe road rash and skin loss that sometimes requires grafts
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding
• Soft tissue injuries and chronic pain

Adjusters often argue that the injuries are exaggerated.

My job is to show the long-term impact your injuries have on your life and future.

California Motorcycle Laws and Rider Bias

California has unique motorcycle laws, including legal lane splitting, strict helmet rules, and comparative negligence.

Even when you follow the law, you may still face bias because you ride a motorcycle.

As both a biker and a lawyer, I understand:

• How lane splitting must be evaluated
• How helmet issues affect a claim
• How comparative negligence works
• How to overcome prejudice against riders in a jury’s mind

Just because you were on a motorcycle does not mean you were at fault.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in San Francisco

After a motorcycle crash in San Francisco or nearby Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, or Palo Alto, you should:

• Seek immediate medical care
• Photograph the scene, bike damage, gear, and injuries
• Collect witness and driver info
• Avoid recorded statements
• Contact a motorcycle accident attorney who rides

The steps you take early on can make or break your claim.

Why Injured Riders in San Francisco Choose My Law Office

I am not a settlement mill. I am a biker and a lawyer.

Your case is not handed off to a junior lawyer or case manager.

• Nearly 30 years of experience
• Lifelong biker who understands riding and road dynamics
• Expertise overcoming jury prejudice
• Representing riders across San Francisco County County and all of California

Most PI attorneys do not ride.

Serving Motorcycle Accident Victims in San Francisco and Beyond

My firm represents injured riders in San Francisco, throughout San Francisco County County, and nearby areas such as Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, and Palo Alto.

Why Injured Riders in San Francisco Trust The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez

When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a motorcycle accident in San Francisco, you don’t just need a personal injury attorney —
you need a real biker who understands what you’re going through.

For nearly 30 years, I’ve represented injured motorcyclists across California, fighting against insurance companies that routinely blame riders, minimize injuries, or deny claims outright. I understand the bias against bikers, the physics of motorcycle crashes, the mechanics of riding, and how to present your case so a jury truly understands what happened.

Whether your crash happened in San Francisco, Sausalito, Oakland, Berkeley, or anywhere else in San Francisco County, you’ll get:

• Direct access to me — not case managers or “settlement mill” staff

• Aggressive investigation including scene analysis, bike damage, and rider dynamics

• Medical and insurance coordination so you can focus on healing

• Maximum-value settlement strategies designed specifically for motorcycle cases

I’ve been riding motorcycles my entire adult life — Harleys, sport bikes, cruisers — and I’ve been running the Biker Law Blog for nearly two decades. I know what it means to fight for the biker community, and I know how devastating these crashes can be.

You’re not just another case file here.
You’re a fellow rider.

Call today for a free consultation. 800-816-1529 ext. 0