California Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Attorney reviewed by Morgan D. Ross, Esq. HellaHurt is powered by Counterpoint Legal. Bicycle-crash claims often turn on early preservation of road, vehicle, bicycle, and witness evidence.
What to Do After a California Bicycle Crash
- Get medical care and preserve photographs of the roadway, bicycle, helmet, clothing, vehicle, and visible injuries.
- Keep the bicycle and damaged equipment intact until they can be photographed and, if appropriate, examined.
- Request the incident report and record witness names and contact information.
- Identify potentially available liability and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage before making assumptions about payment.
California Bicycle Law and Claim Timing
People riding bicycles have rights and responsibilities under Vehicle Code section 21200. The three-foot passing rule in section 21760 and the door-opening rule in section 22517 may be relevant to a fact-specific fault analysis. A public-entity claim generally must be presented within six months under Government Code section 911.2.
Official California Bicycle Resources
Read the California DMV bicycle and pedestrian guide for safety and roadway guidance. For a case-specific review, contact HellaHurt at 888-693-5777 or request a free case evaluation.