Understanding Bike Accident Claims:
A Bicyclist’s Guide to taking Legal Action in California

Yes, you can still have a claim if you were partly at fault. In California, it’s a comparative negligence state, so your damages can be offset by your proportion of fault, but it doesn’t necessarily disqualify you from seeking damages. For instance, if you were 20 percent at fault and had $100,000 in damages, you could still recover $80,000. We will help evaluate the details of your case to establish fault and push for the maximum recovery you deserve.

Compensation that you may be entitled to in a bicycle accident may include:

• Current and Future Medical Bills
• Loss of Earnings and Decreased Earning Capacity
• Damage to your bike and equipment
• Costs of rehabilitation or care over the years

No two cases are the same, and we’ll fight to build a case that represents the complete impact of your injuries.

Time Limits for Making a Claim In California, the statute of limitations for an case is two years from date of the incident. But if a government agency is responsible (say, a city or county in charge of maintaining a road), you’ll get only six months to file a claim. You need to act quickly to protect your rights and to ensure all deadlines are preserved.

Go to the doctor: You’re your own best witness, and records can give your claim weight.

Record the scene: Photos, contact information for witness and specifics of driver/other party involved.

File a Police Report: This records the incident as a matter of official record.

Don’t talk to insurance adjusters until you’ve talked to a lawyer: What you say could be used against you.

We will walk you through each step to ensure that your rights are preserved from the very beginning.

We work on a contingency fee basis, so we only collect payment if we win compensation for you,  and our fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict. This allows you to seek justice without the burden of legal fees.