Cycling is a popular and healthy way to get around San Diego — but even the most experienced riders face serious risks when drivers fail to share the road responsibly. Bicycle accidents often lead to severe injuries and complex legal cases. Since 1947, CaseyGerry has represented injured cyclists and their families, holding negligent drivers and companies accountable.
Your actions after a bicycle crash can directly affect your recovery and legal rights.
Liability depends on the cause and circumstances of the collision. Responsible parties may include:
Our attorneys conduct a detailed investigation to identify all liable parties and secure the evidence needed to build a strong claim.
Yes. Bicycle accident cases often involve more serious injuries and unique liability issues. Cyclists are more vulnerable on the road, and proving negligence may require specialized evidence such as:
Our team has handled complex bicycle accident cases throughout California, from urban collisions to roadway defect claims.
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to recover damages for:
If a loved one lost their life in a cycling crash, our attorneys also pursue wrongful death claims on behalf of families seeking justice.
Bicycle accident litigation requires experience, precision, and resources. At CaseyGerry, our trial lawyers have decades of experience handling catastrophic injury and transportation cases.
We provide:
If you were injured in a bicycle crash, you don’t have to face the legal process alone. Our attorneys are ready to evaluate your case, explain your options, and pursue accountability on your behalf.
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Yes. Generally, you must sue for your bicycle accident within two years or the judge may deny your claim. When an injured bicyclist is a minor, the two-year bar period does not begin to run until they turn 18 years old, so they can file at any time before they turn 20 years old.
It depends on who is at fault for the accident. Whoever is negligent may be responsible. That could be the vehicle driver, the owner of the vehicle, the manufacturer or retailer of the bike or vehicle, the bicycle repair shop, and/or a governmental entity that controls and maintains the road where the bicycle accident happened. CAUTION: If a governmental entity is involved, they are given extra protection in California. So, you must file your governmental claim with it within six months of the bicycle accident or the judge may deny your claim, whether or not you are a minor.
Yes, but your damage claim may be reduced by your percentage of fault in causing the accident or the injuries. If you are 40% at fault for the bicycle accident, for example, you may recover only 60% of the total value of your injuries.
Maybe. It depends on whether the conditions occurred because of someone’s negligence. If the defect was created naturally, you will probably need to show the person responsible knew or reasonably should have known of the condition and had time to correct it.
Yes. If someone forces you to take evasive maneuvers to avoid crashing, you can pursue a claim against them if you can show they are responsible.
Not if you are an adult. California law requires only children under the age of 18 to wear an approved helmet. However, since we at CaseyGerry have seen so many severely injured bicyclists, we strongly recommend that all bicycle riders wear approved helmets to protect themselves. Even if you are a careful rider, you cannot control everyone else and what they do, so it seems like an easy safety precaution to take.
The police officer’s report is rarely an admissible opinion in court. You may not learn you have a problem establishing fault until it is too late to preserve the evidence, properly investigate, and identify and obtain witness statements, etc. At CaseyGerry, we handle cases where payment for our work depends upon whether we obtain a recovery for you. If there is no recovery, you owe no fee.
Additionally, our investigators can recover and document the evidence while it is still fresh, so that supportive information is not lost.
Also, if you have no attorney, the amount offered to settle your case will be lower, and the amount set aside as a reserve to settle your case will be lower. The insurance adjuster’s job is to minimize the amount their company pays to accident victims. An experienced bicycle litigation attorney will work directly for you to maximize your settlement or get you the best verdict possible. Since the attorney’s fee is contingent upon success, his or her interests are aligned with yours.
Never speak with an adjuster before consulting an experienced bicycle accident attorney. The adjuster’s job is to minimize payouts by the insurance company, and they are looking for information they can use to reduce the amount paid to satisfy your claim. Let your lawyer speak to the insurance company, and avoid any misunderstanding being used against you. Do not agree to be recorded. Never speak to or accept recommendations from an insurance adjuster or offer any information about your bicycle accident. You may not know all of the circumstances, nor the full extent of your injuries at the outset. Protect your rights by speaking to an experienced bicycle accident attorney first. CaseyGerry lawyers can be reached at (619) 724-4782.
Lawyers are licensed in California to practice law in whatever area they wish, so, yes, your family lawyer could technically represent you. But we don’t recommend it. Like your doctor, lawyers usually limit their practice to a certain area of the law. A lawyer without experience in bicycle litigation may not know how to properly preserve evidence, protect your rights, negotiate the best settlement, and possibly take your case to trial. The firm may not have the resources needed to handle a bicycle accident case.
You have one shot to win your case. To get the best results possible, choose the most experienced lawyers. There is no substitute for having an experienced bicycle litigation attorney to represent you in your bicycle accident case. CaseyGerry can be reached at (619) 724-4782.
Every case is different, and how much each one is worth depends on a variety of factors. One factor is how your injury interferes with your life and how painful it is. How active were you before the injury? What has been lost? What can be done to mitigate your injury? Other factors are your past and future medical bills, lost earnings, opportunities, etc.
More specifically, these factors will help determine the value of your case:
An experienced attorney can review the circumstances of your individual case to determine what your claim may be worth. Experienced bicycle litigation attorneys at CaseyGerry can be reached by calling (619) 724-4782.
Call the police if you are able. Tell them as much as you can about the vehicle, the driver, and your location. Find witnesses right away. Often, police can track down the responsible party, especially if they have the license plate number.
If the driver is not identified, your insurance company’s uninsured motorist (UM) liability coverage may be able to assist with your bills. An experienced lawyer can help you through this process.
If a lawsuit needs to be filed, your bicycle accident claim will be a case in civil court. However, if the other party violated the law and there is also a criminal case against this person, evidence from that case may help in your civil case.
Not necessarily. The majority of bicycle accident cases are settled through out-of-court negotiations. An experienced bicycle litigation attorney should seek the most efficient way to resolve your case in order to obtain the best results.
