Bicycle Accident Lawyers
When you’ve been hurt in a bicycle accident, choose Sam & Ash Injury Law, California’s trusted legal team. We fight relentlessly for ‘What’s Right,’ and provide caring approachable counsel – available 24/7 to support you.
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When you’re on a bike, you’re exposed to everything — distracted drivers, road hazards, even unclear traffic rules. And when a crash happens, the injuries can be severe. Medical bills, missed work, and insurance questions quickly pile up.
If you were hit while riding, we’re here to help. We’ll listen to your story, explain your rights, and fight to get you the compensation you need to move forward.
Filing A Claim After A Bicycle Accident
If you were injured in a bicycle accident, you typically have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit in California. Missing this deadline could mean losing your right to seek compensation.
It’s important to speak with a bike accident lawyer as soon as possible. Building a strong case takes time, and the sooner you get started, the better your chances of recovering what you deserve.
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.
What To Do After
When you’re injured in a bike accident, it can take everything you have just to get through the day. Although your immediate focus may not be on taking legal action, there are some precautionary steps you can take to protect your bicycle crash claim.
Call 911
Police will secure the scene, direct traffic, and file an official report, which is crucial for any insurance claim.
Seek medical attention
The most crucial step is ensuring you receive appropriate medical attention. Even if injuries aren’t obvious, get checked by a doctor.
Follow your doctor’s instructions
Follow your doctor’s orders, including undergoing any prescribed diagnostic procedures like X-rays and MRIs, attending all the follow-up medical appointments, and taking adequate rest for complete recovery.
Save all evidence
Keep track of lost income and work-related communications, and save all accident evidence — including photos, videos, and witness info. If it’s safe, document the scene and collect contact, insurance, and vehicle details from those involved.
Journal
Keep a journal detailing your medical care and how you feel.
Limit social media
Don’t post on social media–doing so can jeopardize your claim.
Don’t talk to the insurance company
Avoid giving a statement to the insurance company, and don’t admit fault or apologize — anything you say could be used against you. Share the facts with police, but don’t assume responsibility
Contact a lawyer
Getting legal help right away is crucial. As experienced California attorneys we can investigate the crash, identify who’s at fault, and fight for the compensation you deserve through a settlement or lawsuit.
Common Causes And Injuries In Bicycle Accidents
Causes:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Failing to yield
- Road hazards
- Bike defects or malfunctions
Injuries:
A study published in American Family Physician identified the most common injuries in bicycle accidents, including:
- Road rash
- Contusions and lacerations
- Strains and fractures
- Dislocations
- Head, neck, and abdominal injuries
- Facial trauma, including eye and dental damage
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Answering Your Questions
What are California’s bike laws?
In California, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers, with a few specific rules:
- Ride on the right side of the road, unless passing, turning left, on a one-way street, or if the right side is blocked.
- Use bike lanes when moving slower than traffic, unless passing, turning, or avoiding hazards.
- Sidewalk riding is regulated by local laws.
- Bicycles are not allowed on freeways, interstates, or toll bridges unless posted otherwise.
- Bikes must have working brakes, lights and reflectors at night, and handlebars below shoulder height.
- Helmets are required for riders under 18.
- No headphones or earplugs in both ears.
- Riding under the influence is illegal.
- Cyclists must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.
