Common causes
- Unsafe passing
- Dooring
- Failure to yield
- Road hazards
Los Angeles · Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
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Bike collisions require attention to road design, vehicle movement, visibility, and the rider’s lasting losses.
01Overview
A claim built
on the facts.
A bicycle crash can result from a passing vehicle, unsafe turn, opening door, defective component, or hazardous road condition.
Jack Alison Injury Law approaches each matter by identifying the people and entities involved, preserving relevant evidence, and understanding how the injury affects the client’s health, work, and daily life.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Attorney-specific credentials and case outcomes are not represented here.
02Understanding the case
Common injuries
- Fractures and dislocations
- Concussion or brain injury
- Dental and facial injury
- Road rash
Potentially liable parties
- Negligent drivers
- Vehicle owners or employers
- Property or road authorities where applicable
- Product manufacturers
03What to do afterward
Protect your
health. Evidence.
- 01Get appropriate medical attention
- 02Photograph conditions, vehicles, and visible injuries when safe
- 03Preserve records, messages, receipts, and damaged property
- 04Avoid guessing about fault or injury severity in recorded statements
04How legal counsel may help
Preparation
changes the conversation.
Preserve bicycle and vehicle evidence
The work is tailored to the available evidence, legal issues, coverage, and the client’s individual losses.
Seek video and electronic data
The work is tailored to the available evidence, legal issues, coverage, and the client’s individual losses.
Assess roadway factors
The work is tailored to the available evidence, legal issues, coverage, and the client’s individual losses.
Document lifestyle disruption
The work is tailored to the available evidence, legal issues, coverage, and the client’s individual losses.
05Bicycle Accidents FAQ
Questions,
answered.
Prioritize safety and medical care, then preserve any photos, reports, contact information, and records available to you. The right next steps depend on the incident, so prompt advice can help.
Potentially responsible parties may include negligent drivers, vehicle owners or employers, property or road authorities where applicable. A factual investigation is needed before drawing conclusions.
Depending on the facts and California law, a claim may include medical costs, lost income, future needs, pain and suffering, and other legally recognized losses.
Different deadlines may apply, and claims involving public entities can require especially prompt action. A case-specific legal review is important.
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