Cyclists deserve the same respect and legal protection as any motorist. We hold negligent drivers accountable when that respect is ignored.
Whether you were in a bike lane, on a shared road, or on a multi-use path, one careless driver can turn a routine ride into a life-changing injury. The most common causes are drivers failing to yield, opening doors into a rider's path, and passing unsafely.
We investigate the circumstances of your crash, bring in accident reconstruction experts when the facts are disputed, and pursue every avenue of compensation available to you.
Common causes we see
- Drivers turning across a bike lane without looking.
- Doors opened into a rider's path, which California law makes the door-opener's responsibility.
- Unsafe passing; state law requires at least three feet of clearance.
- Drivers rolling through stop signs and right-on-red turns.
- Dangerous road conditions like potholes and unmarked hazards.
Cyclists generally have the same rights to the road as drivers. That legal reality often collides with an adjuster's instinct to blame the rider, and the difference between those two versions of events is usually evidence: bike computer or app data, camera footage, the point of impact, and witness accounts.
What your claim can cover
A bicycle claim can include your medical care and rehabilitation, lost income, your bike and equipment, and pain and suffering. If the at-fault driver fled or carried no insurance, your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply to you as a cyclist, something many riders don't realize they have. We'll review every available policy.