Bakersfield Personal Injury Attorney

Kern County

Highly Rated Kern County Lawyers Serving California for Over 29 Years

Experienced at achieving high-value verdicts and settlements for clients across California, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani is proud to serve injury victims in Bakersfield and throughout Kern County. Bakersfield is the largest city in Kern County, with an estimated population of approximately 422,165 residents in 2025.

Bakersfield is served by State Route 99 and State Route 58, along with heavily traveled local corridors such as Ming Avenue, California Avenue, Brundage Lane, White Lane, and Panama Lane. These routes connect residential neighborhoods, employment centers, schools, commercial areas, and communities throughout the region.

If you were injured because of another person’s negligence in Bakersfield, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani can help you understand your legal options. Our firm offers free consultations and handles personal injury claims on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fee unless we win your case.

Quick Facts About Bakersfield

• Population: Approximately 422,165 residents based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s July 2025 estimate.
• County: Kern County
• Major highways: State Route 99 and State Route 58
• Local safety focus: Bakersfield’s roadway safety planning identifies pedestrian and bicycle improvements on corridors including Ming Avenue, Brundage Lane, Panama Lane, California Avenue, H Street, and Wible Road.

Accident and Injury Statistics in Bakersfield

Traffic collisions continue to cause serious injuries throughout Bakersfield. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 2,073 people were killed or injured in Bakersfield traffic collisions in 2023. This included 340 alcohol-involved victims, 103 motorcycle victims, 170 pedestrians, and 71 bicyclists.

The city also recorded 199 speed-related fatal or injury collisions, 216 nighttime fatal or injury collisions, and 238 hit-and-run fatal or injury collisions during 2023.

These statistics are specific to the City of Bakersfield rather than Kern County as a whole, providing a clearer picture of traffic safety within the city.

Common Accidents in Bakersfield

Whether you need a general injury attorney or an attorney who handles a specific type of accident claim, The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani can help with these common types of accidents:

Bicycle Accidents

California Office of Traffic Safety data shows that 71 bicyclists were killed or injured in Bakersfield traffic collisions in 2023. Bicycle crashes can result in severe injuries because riders have little protection when struck by a passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, or other motorist. Collisions can throw a person from a bicycle and cause cuts, road rash, broken bones, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries, even when the rider is wearing a helmet.

Car Accidents

Car accidents can occur because of speeding, unsafe turns, right-of-way violations, impaired driving, distracted driving, and failure to obey traffic signals. Bakersfield’s 2023 traffic data included 199 speed-related fatal or injury collisions and 238 hit-and-run fatal or injury collisions, illustrating the continuing impact of dangerous driving behaviors on local roadways.

Our Bakersfield car accident lawyers can determine who may be liable and negotiate with insurance companies to pursue compensation for lost wages, medical costs, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable people on Bakersfield roads. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 170 pedestrians were killed or injured in Bakersfield traffic collisions in 2023. Pedestrian crashes can occur at intersections, crosswalks, commercial corridors, and other locations where people on foot and motor vehicles share the roadway. Because pedestrians have virtually no physical protection from a vehicle impact, these collisions can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.

DUI Accidents

Alcohol and drugs can impair judgment, reaction time, coordination, and a driver’s ability to respond safely to changing road conditions. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 340 people were killed or injured in alcohol-involved traffic collisions in Bakersfield in 2023. Victims injured by an impaired driver may have the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Other types of accidents are common in the local area. If you or a loved one experiences any of the following, our personal injury attorneys serving Bakersfield can represent you:

Bus Accidents

Bus accidents can injure passengers, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The size and weight of a bus can increase the risk of severe injuries.

Defective Products

A manufacturing defect, design defect, malfunction, or missing safety warning can injure an unsuspecting consumer.

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

Dog bites and animal attacks can cause cuts, deep wounds, infections, scarring, and emotional trauma. Depending on the circumstances, the animal’s owner or another responsible party may be liable.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists do not have the protection available to occupants of passenger vehicles. Head, bone, spinal, and limb injuries are common after serious motorcycle crashes.

Electric Scooter Accidents

Electric scooter accidents may involve reckless driving, motorists who fail to see riders, hazardous road conditions, or defective scooters, parts, and batteries.

Premises Liability

Premises liability claims can arise from slip-and-fall accidents, unsafe walkways, inadequate warnings, negligent security, and other hazards on public or private property.

Rideshare Accidents

Rideshare claims may involve a negligent driver, Uber or Lyft insurance coverage, another motorist, or multiple insurers. Our attorneys can investigate the available coverage and pursue the responsible parties.

Truck Accidents

Large commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries. Potentially liable parties may include the driver, trucking company, cargo loader, maintenance provider, inspector, or parts manufacturer.

Workers’ Compensation

Work-related injuries may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. In some cases, an injured worker may also have a claim against a negligent third party.

Where Do Accidents Commonly Happen in Bakersfield

State Route 99 and State Route 58 carry substantial regional and local traffic through Bakersfield, while high-volume arterial streets create additional conflict points for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

Bakersfield’s Local Road Safety Plan identifies numerous locations for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements, including Brundage Lane and Chester Avenue, Ming Avenue and H Street, Wible Road and White Lane, Ming Avenue and Gosford Road, California Avenue and Chester Avenue, and Oak Street and California Avenue.

The City’s safety planning also includes broader improvements along sections of Ming Avenue, Brundage Lane, and Panama Lane, reflecting a continued focus on safer travel for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Injured Let Our Injury Attorneys Fight for You

Our Bakersfield personal injury attorneys can help you pursue compensation for medical bills and other losses. Whether you have suffered a back injury, broken bones, or a traumatic brain injury, we have experience handling negotiations with insurance companies and litigating injury claims. We can help with cases involving:

• Back pain and injuries
• Neck pain and injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Wrongful death
• Amputation and loss of limbs
• Paralysis
• Internal bleeding
• Road rash
• Scarring
• Whiplash

What to Do After an Accident in Bakersfield

If you are involved in a motor vehicle collision or another type of accident:

• Move to a safe location if you can do so without putting yourself or others at greater risk.
• Check yourself and others for injuries and request emergency medical assistance when needed.
• Call law enforcement and cooperate with the responding officers.
• Gather contact information, photographs, witness details, and other documentation if it is safe to do so.
• Notify your insurance company, but avoid speculating about fault or the extent of your injuries.
• Follow your medical provider’s instructions and keep records of your treatment and accident-related expenses.
• Speak with a Bakersfield personal injury attorney before accepting a settlement or providing a recorded statement to another party’s insurer.

Why Choose The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani

The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani brings more than 25 years of experience to personal injury claims throughout California. Our team can investigate the accident, preserve evidence, identify potentially liable parties, calculate your losses, negotiate with insurers, and prepare the case for litigation when necessary.

You will not be charged an upfront attorney fee. Our firm handles personal injury matters on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay no attorney fee unless we win your case. We can also meet at your home or office anywhere in California when travel is difficult.

Deadlines apply to California personal injury claims, and some cases have shorter notice requirements. Contacting an attorney promptly can help protect important evidence and preserve your right to seek compensation.

Bakersfield Resources

• Bakersfield Police Department
• Bakersfield Police Department Contact Information
• California Highway Patrol Bakersfield Area Office
• Superior Court of California County of Kern

Speak With a Bakersfield Personal Injury Attorney

The Bakersfield personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani provide supportive legal assistance throughout an injury claim. We understand what is at stake and what it takes to build a strong case. Speak with our firm to discuss your legal options and the compensation that may be available.

Call (888) 952-2952 or contact The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani online to request a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

Sources

• U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Bakersfield city California
• California Office of Traffic Safety Bakersfield 2023 Crash Rankings
• City of Bakersfield Local Road Safety Plan
• California Highway Patrol Bakersfield Area Office

Traffic statistics represent the newest complete data available from the cited sources at the time this content was updated.