Looking for a motorcycle accident lawyer near you? Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve riders across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices. No recovery, no fee. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.
Edgar P. Lombera
Personal Injury Attorney · 15+ Years
A severe traffic collision on a bike can leave you with serious injury, growing medical bills, and a difficult insurance process. A local motorcycle accident lawyer helps protect your rights, coordinate care, and pursue full compensation. When riders search for a “motorcycle accident lawyer near me,” they need someone close by who knows the local roads, courts, and insurance adjusters — not a call center three states away. The Law Offices of Edgar Lombera serves riders across the Inland Empire — San Bernardino and Riverside — and the Coachella Valley from two offices in Redlands and Palm Springs, handling claims from first call to settlement or verdict.
Motorcycle cases differ from car wrecks: unique visibility issues, lane splitting, and road-surface hazards change how fault and causation are analyzed under California law. Before you speak with an adjuster or sign policy forms, get clear legal advice about your claim and the statute of limitations. Our motorcycle accident attorneys coordinate treatment, organize evidence, and negotiate with insurers so you can focus on healing. Prefer phone, SMS, or email? We will respond quickly, and there is no fee unless we win.
Call Redlands: (909) 915-0181 • Call Palm Springs: (760) 835-9353 • Request a Free Consultation
How we prove fault and damages changes with the type of collision. Our motorcycle accident attorneys handle the full range of bike crash cases across San Bernardino and Riverside County:
California follows comparative negligence, not contributory negligence. Every driver owes a duty of care, and legal liability is assigned by percentage. Lane changes, left-turn errors, tailgating, distracted driving, drunk driving/driving under the influence, and unsafe speed can shift fault onto the other driver. Even if a plaintiff is partly at fault, compensation is reduced — not barred. Insurers routinely try to blame the rider for speeding or lane splitting; we push back with scene data, expert witness analysis, black-box and camera footage, and clear testimony to the court or jury if a trial becomes necessary.
Riders face unique risks: lane splitting in heavy traffic, sudden merges, poor visibility, construction zones, loose debris, slick weather, and failing equipment on other vehicles. Interactions with truck drivers, buses, and Uber/Lyft pickups add complexity at curbside edges. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publishes rider statistics and safety guidance, and the California Highway Patrol patrols IE corridors including I-10, I-215, SR-60, SR-210, and SR-91, plus Highway 111 through the Coachella Valley — where desert heat, wind, and road debris create hazards riders elsewhere never face.
Motorcycle accidents often involve orthopedic bone fractures, knee and ankle injuries, neck strain or sprain, soft tissue damage, spinal cord trauma, concussion or brain injury, and internal bleeding. Skin abrasion and rash (“road rash”) can lead to infection and scarring, and severe cases cause disfigurement. We help coordinate health care, navigate health insurance issues, and document wage loss. Keep all bills and payment records — these become part of your claim and support your demand for full financial compensation.
Damages after a motorcycle crash typically include:
How much is a motorcycle accident case worth? There is no fixed figure — every case turns on its facts. Value generally depends on the severity of your injuries, your total medical bills and lost wages, whether injuries are permanent, the degree of each driver’s fault, and the available insurance limits. We never promise a specific dollar amount; instead, we build the strongest possible record so the full value of your losses is on the table.
Motorcycle claims can involve the at-fault driver’s liability insurance, your own policy coverages, and your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage when the other driver has no insurance or too little. We identify every policy that may apply, track claim deadlines, analyze policy language, and lead negotiation with each insurance company. If a carrier delays, lowballs, or denies unreasonably, we assess insurance bad faith. Because commercial and rideshare vehicles carry different coverage tiers, prompt legal advice matters.
Strict statute of limitations rules apply in California, and some public-entity claims have much shorter notice deadlines. Call as soon as possible so we can inspect the motor vehicle, preserve camera data, and secure nearby intersection footage before it is overwritten. Helmet use and protective gear also matter to injury outcomes and to insurer arguments about rider behavior. We track every date so you don’t miss a deadline that could bar your claim.
Because we work from two offices — Redlands in San Bernardino County and Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley — a local motorcycle accident lawyer is genuinely near you across the region. We know the IE corridors (I-10, I-15, I-215, SR-210, SR-60, SR-91) and Highway 111, the local police and CHP offices, and the courts where cases are heard — San Bernardino County Superior Court, Riverside County Superior Court, and the Indio Division for the Coachella Valley. We represent injured riders, passengers, and their families throughout:
We also serve Ontario, Rialto, Yucaipa, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella. ¿Busca un abogado de accidentes de motocicleta cerca de mí? Llámenos — hablamos español.
While this page focuses on motorcycle crashes, some injuries involve other claims we handle: car and truck collisions, rideshare crashes, dog bite cases, and traumatic brain injury. If a defective part or an unsafe property contributed to your crash, those product-liability and premises-liability matters fall outside our practice — but we will point you to trusted counsel. If the facts point to a wrongful death claim, we will explain the damages available to the family.
A local attorney understands Southern California roads, law enforcement practices, and court scheduling. Our team includes paralegal staff and trial counsel with experience handling complex motor vehicle cases, including the commercial-policy matters that arise when a truck is involved in a motorcycle crash on IE freight corridors. When you choose a motorcycle accident lawyer near you rather than a distant advertising firm, you get face-to-face meetings, faster response, and someone who treats your recovery as if you were a neighbor. Riders deserve counsel who respects riders; we counter the insurer’s assumptions about people on bikes.
Edgar P. Lombera is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Edgar Lombera. He represents motorcycle, car, truck, pedestrian, and wrongful-death victims across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless the firm wins. His practice focuses on clear, plain-language counsel so injured riders understand fault, insurance coverage, and every step from claim to court. The firm is bilingual (English / Español).
Get answers to the most common motorcycle accident questions. For personalized guidance, call (909) 915-0181 (Redlands) or (760) 835-9353 (Palm Springs).
Look for a local attorney who handles motorcycle accident cases specifically, offers a free consultation, works on contingency (no fee unless you win), and knows your local courts and insurers. We meet clients from two offices — Redlands and Palm Springs — so help is genuinely near you across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we recover compensation — the fee comes out of the settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is free.
Yes. An adjuster works for the carrier. A motorcycle accident lawyer protects your rights, preserves evidence, handles legal liability issues, and keeps you from saying something that harms your claim — especially the common insurer tactic of blaming the rider.
Yes, lane splitting is legal in California. Whether it was done safely can affect the negligence and comparative-negligence analysis, so it is important to document how the crash actually happened.
Depending on the case: health insurance, MedPay, lien-based treatment, or the at-fault driver’s liability insurance. We help organize bills and seek reimbursement at settlement or verdict.
Drunk driving, driving under the influence, or distracted driving can support fault findings and, in extreme cases, punitive damages. Call for legal advice right away so evidence is preserved.
California’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the crash, but claims against a public entity have a much shorter deadline. Talk to us early so no deadline is missed.
Claims that turn on a defective motorcycle part (product liability) or an unsafe property (premises liability) fall outside our practice, but we will refer you to trusted counsel who handle those matters. We focus on the crash and injury claim itself.
Yes. We routinely handle Riverside motorcycle accident cases and San Bernardino crashes throughout the Inland Empire, plus the Coachella Valley, from our Redlands and Palm Springs offices.
If a motorcycle crash has caused injury, property damage, or the death of a loved one, get answers now. A local attorney will review fault, coverage options, and next steps.
Start by telephone, or email us to schedule a consultation. Free, confidential, and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 220
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 915-0181
San Bernardino County · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
1276 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 835-9353
Coachella Valley · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
and the Coachella Valley
I‑10 · I‑15 · I‑215 · SR‑210 · SR‑60 · SR‑91
No pressure, no obligation — just answers. Tell us about your motorcycle crash and we’ll call you back. Formulario disponible en español también.
Attorney Advertising: The information on this page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and law. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed.
