Bicycle Collision

Personal Injury

Injured In a Bike Accident?

If you’ve been injured in a bike accident, don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation. As an experienced Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Attorney. As Los Angeles County residents know, an aggressive driver looking for parking or a distracted driver can cause a serious traffic collision, and a bicyclist can sustain severe and even fatal injuries. If you are injured in a bike accident, don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation.

Offering Experienced Legal Counsel For Bicycle Collisions

Whether for exercise, to avoid traffic on your commute, or to help the environment, bicycling is a great way to get around Los Angeles County and beyond. Unfortunately, it can also be very dangerous as roadways are often full of negligent and distracted motorists, not to mention the road itself can be in disrepair or fail to have an adequate bike lane or shoulder. If the unthinkable happens and you suffer a bicycle injury accident, know that we have your back, will hold all responsible parties accountable, and seek to maximize your recovery so you can focus on your health and returning to a normal life.

Why do bicycle accidents happen and what are some related statistics?

  • Distracted drivers of motor vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, SUV’s, and busses
  • Speeding drivers
  • Unobservant drivers
  • Excessive gravel on roadway
  • Uneven pavement or pavement in disrepair
  • Lack of an adequate shoulder
  • Drivers who fail to yield before making left turns
  • Motor vehicles that fail to fully stop at traffic signals, such as stop signs and right turns on red
  • Failure to have a bike lane
  • Nighttime riding, including lighting and visibility issues
  • Alcohol or drugs (whether the driver of a motor vehicle or the cyclist)

What type of injuries are common?

Bicycle injuries can often be very severe and require extensive, long-term, and costly medical treatment. Common injuries include:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Broken bones and fractured bones
  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis (permanent, temporary, partial, or full)
  • Nerve damage and injuries, including loss of feeling and numbness
  • Internal damage to organs
  • Dislocated joints (especially shoulders)
  • Tendon and ligament damage, tears, and sprains
  • Lacerations and abrasions
  • Muscle strains and sprains
  • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues
  • Wrongful death

Proving liability against at-fault parties is what we do. Once we are on your case, we immediately mobilize with investigations and detailed fact-finding to turn over every stone and gather all necessary evidence, so we can get a complete picture of what happened and who is likely at fault. Our bicycle injury lawyers use that information along with investigations of their own, which include, among other things, site visits, research, and witness interviews, to put a winning strategy together. Once your personal injury lawsuit is filed, we then use aggressive discovery techniques and targeted questioning in a deposition to get to the truth. Even if a police report is against you, our tactful and skilled personal injury attorneys can prove the reporting officer was either wrong or misinformed. If it goes to trial, we have the resources to handle your case from start to finish.

How long will my bicycle accident injury case take?

In many cases, it is necessary to file a lawsuit to gather important evidence, prove liability, determine your injuries, and maximize your recovery. The statute of limitations to file your bicycle injury lawsuit is two years, however many exceptions and rules apply, especially if you must file a lawsuit against a public entity, which drastically cuts short the time to file a Government Claim form down to six (6) months, among many other requirements that can easily end your case. This is why we recommend seeking legal help right away.

What can I claim as part of my bicycle injury lawsuit?

Economic Damages:

  • Medical costs
  • Lost earnings
  • Lost earnings capacity
  • Property damage
  • Out of pocket expenses, including medical insurance co-pays, medication, and others
  • Retraining or education to acquire a job you are able to perform if you are disabled
  • Any other expenses or lost opportunities you have incurred as a result of your bike accident

Non-economic Damages:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Wrongful death (loss of support, loss of companionship, loss of love, and many others)
  • Loss of consortium (for the spouse of the injured victim)
  • Any other non-economic losses that you’ve suffered as a result of your bicycle crash

Contact Us To Discuss Your Case

If you have experienced injuries, contact an attorney at Salusky Law Group. Call us at (562) 855-0004 to schedule a case evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions & Information


If you or a loved one is injured in a bicycle accident, it’s important to target all potential at-fault parties to maximize your recovery, pay for your losses, and ensure that your future is secure. You only get one shot at getting the compensation you deserve, so it is vital to make sure you seek redress from all that are responsible. Common at-fault parties can include:

  • Driver of the motor vehicle
  • Commercial businesses (or public entities) if the driver of the vehicle was on the clock
  • Governmental agencies or public entities that designed, maintained, or controlled the roadway
  • Construction companies and contractors (if they impacted the roadway or traffic)
  • Pedestrians
  • Other cyclists

Damages involved in a bike accident typically include:

  • Past and future medical bills
  • Past and future pain and suffering
  • Past and future lost income
  • Past and future disruption to and loss of quality of life
  • Temporary and/or permanent disabilities
  • Property damage (your bike’s repair or replacement)

Yes. California is a comparative fault state, which means that your total recovery will be reduced by the percent you are deemed to be at fault. This applies even if you are 99% at fault. This is important to keep in mind, especially when you face significant injuries, medical bills, and disruption to your life and future.

Complimentary Consultations for your legal matter from Salusky Law Group

We handle personal injury cases of all types, delivering dependable representation.

When you need to file a complaint in the event of your wage and overtime rights being violated, trust in Salusky Law Group. Call us at (562) 855-0004, or Contact Us. Our consultations are complimentary.

Contact Us

We handle personal injury cases of all types, delivering dependable representation.

When you need to file a complaint in the event of your wage and overtime rights being violated, trust in Salusky Law Group. Call us at (562) 855-0004, or Contact Us. Our consultations are complimentary.

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