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Crenshaw Bicycle Accident Attorneys Standing Up for Injured Cyclists
Were you struck by a car while riding your bike through the Crenshaw District? Our Crenshaw bicycle accident lawyers at Farahi Law Firm represent cyclists hurt by careless drivers. We also help families pursuing a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash. As a law firm focused on personal injury, we know how one collision can derail a rider’s health and income.
Cyclists share the road with fast-moving motor vehicles, yet they have almost nothing shielding them from impact. A driver’s split-second mistake can leave a rider with permanent injuries. That is why our Crenshaw bicycle accident lawyers push hard for full and fair compensation on behalf of every client.
Average yearly bicyclist deaths and serious injuries in Los Angeles County, 2021ā2023 (UC Berkeley SafeTREC).
Bicyclist deaths countywide in provisional 2024 figures, plus 38 serious injuries (SafeTREC).
Metro’s new Rail-to-Rail Active Transportation Corridor now links the K Line’s Fairview Heights Station to the Slauson rail stations. It gives Crenshaw-area cyclists a protected route to ride. Still, most trips require sharing streets with cars, trucks, and buses.
Riders heading toward Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area or crossing the 10 Freeway corridor face heavier traffic and a higher risk. Our Crenshaw bicycle accident lawyers understand these local routes and how crashes typically unfold along them.
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How Insurance Companies Handle Bicycle Accident Claims
Bicycle injury claims often draw more pushback than standard car crash cases. Insurance adjusters frequently argue that a cyclist darted into traffic or ignored traffic laws, shifting blame away from the driver. Because of this bias, proving what actually happened becomes central to your claim.
California follows comparative fault laws when assigning blame after a crash. California’s pure comparative negligence law allows you to recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, reduced by your percentage of fault. There is no cutoff that bars your claim.
Insurance companies also look for reasons to reduce a payout or stall settlement negotiations. A lowball offer rarely reflects the true cost of your medical bills, lost income, or long-term care. Speaking with experienced personal injury attorneys, or Personal Injury Lawyers you trust, before you accept anything protects your interests.
Our team builds a legal strategy around the specific facts of your case. Bicycle injury settlements vary widely, so strong legal representation matters from day one. We work on a contingency fee basis under a “No Win, No Fee” policy, so you never pay upfront costs.
As a result, you generally do not pay our fees unless we win your case. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on the specific facts.
Top Common Injuries of Bicycle Accidents in Crenshaw
UC Berkeley’s Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) tracks bicyclist crash trends statewide. From 2021 through 2023, Los Angeles County averaged 301 bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries yearly.
Provisional 2024 figures from the same source list 22 bicyclist deaths and 38 serious injuries countywide. These numbers show how dangerous shared roadways remain for cyclists across the region.
Below, our Crenshaw bicycle accident lawyers outline the injuries our clients most often experience.
Brain Injury
A blow to the head during a bicycle crash can cause a concussion or a more serious traumatic brain injury. Even with a helmet, sudden impact can affect memory, speech, and coordination.
Broken Bones
Wrists, collarbones, arms, and legs absorb much of the force in a bicycle collision. Some fractures need surgery, plates, or screws to heal correctly.
Back and Neck Injuries
Whiplash, herniated discs, and spinal fractures are common after a rear-end bicycle collision or a hard fall. These injuries can cause pain that lasts for months or years.
Burn Injuries
Road rash from sliding across asphalt can cause deep skin abrasions and scarring. Electric bicycle accidents involving battery failure can also cause thermal burns.
Cuts and Internal Injuries
A direct hit from a vehicle can cause lacerations, organ damage, or internal bleeding, especially in a head-on collision.
Why Medical Treatment and Legal Help Matter
These injuries can affect a rider’s body and bank account long after the crash itself. Prompt medical care protects your health first, and it also creates the records your claim will later depend on. A personal injury claim cannot undo what happened.
Still, it can help you recover medical bills, lost wages, and other losses tied to your injury claims. Pairing consistent treatment with early legal representation gives your case the strongest possible foundation.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in the Crenshaw Area
Numerous factors contribute to bicycle crashes on Crenshaw-area streets. The most frequent causes our clients report include:
- Distracted driving, including phone use behind the wheel
- Aggressive driving and failure to yield
- Reckless driving or a reckless or careless driver ignoring a cyclist's right of way
- Drivers turning across bike lanes or bicycle lanes without checking for riders
- Dooring, when a parked car's door opens into a bike lane
- Rear-end bicycle collisions caused by tailgating or unsafe passing
- Poor visibility from missing reflectors and lamps on a bicycle at night
- Speeding on wide, high-traffic corridors
What to Do After a Crenshaw Bicycle Accident
If you can, call 911 and request medical care at the scene. Police reports document the crash and often note which driver violated the California Vehicle Code. This paperwork becomes valuable evidence for your personal injury claims later on.
Photograph the scene, your bicycle, and your injuries before anything is moved or repaired. Obtain the driver’s insurance information and collect contact details from any nearby witnesses. Our Crenshaw bicycle accident lawyers may also work with expert witnesses and accident reconstruction specialists. Together, they help establish exactly how the crash occurred.
Seeking prompt medical attention matters even if you feel fine at first. Some injuries, like internal bleeding or a mild brain injury, take hours or days to show symptoms.
What Damages Can You Recover After a Bicycle Accident?
If a driver’s negligence caused your crash, you may pursue economic and non-economic damages from their insurance company. Injury victims commonly recover compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage, including bicycle repair or replacement
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
In cases involving extreme recklessness, courts may also award punitive damages. Because every case is different, actual compensation always depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your bicycle accident.
How Long Do I Have to File a Bicycle Accident Lawsuit?
California’s statute of limitations sets a strict deadline for pursuing a personal injury lawsuit after a bicycle accident. Under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, you generally have two years to sue from the crash date. This deadline applies to claims against the at-fault driver.
Missing that window typically means losing your right to recover compensation altogether. Insurance claims and evidence become harder to pursue as time passes, so contacting a lawyer promptly protects your case.
Safety Tips for Crenshaw Cyclists
- Ride in designated bike lanes or bicycle lanes whenever available
- Wear a properly fitted helmet on every ride
- Use front and rear reflectors and lamps after sunset
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing an intersection
- Avoid riding in a driver's blind spot
- Signal turns and lane changes clearly
- Stay alert near parked cars for sudden door openings
- Follow all traffic laws, including stop signs and signals
Crenshaw Bicycle Accident Lawyers Are Here to Help
Recovering from a bicycle accident takes time, and dealing with an insurance company shouldn’t slow that process down. Our Crenshaw team at Farahi Law Firm manages your insurance claims, paperwork, and deadlines, allowing you to focus on healing.
Questions about your bicycle accident claim? Call (310) 554-8347 for a free case evaluation. Our team is available around the clock, and legal advice is always free during your consultation.
Practice Areas
Bicycle cases are just one part of what we handle for Crenshaw clients. Riders often reach us after a crash near Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Other clients come to us after a slip-and-fall or a dog bite closer to home. Keeping every case type under one roof means the same attorney stays with you from intake through settlement.
We regularly represent clients across the following:
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Car accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Bike accidents
- Dog bite injuries
- Truck accidents
- Traumatic brain injury
- Defective products
- Pedestrian accidents
- Wrongful death claims
- Back injuries
Whatever caused your injury, you may have grounds to recover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Reckless conduct can also open the door to punitive damages or a claim for emotional distress.
Free consultations are available in English and Spanish. Call today to get your free case evaluation started.
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