Bicycle Accident Lawyer Long Beach
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California Personal Injury Legal Services
No-fee-unless-we-win personal injury representation across California. We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
California Personal Injury Law
California follows pure comparative negligence (Civil Code). Two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, three years for property damage. We fight insurance companies to maximize your compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the most dangerous roads for bicyclists in Long Beach?
- The most dangerous Long Beach roads for cyclists include Pacific Coast Highway, 2nd Street, Broadway, Anaheim St, and Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach recorded 5 bicycle fatalities and over 400 cycling injuries in recent years. Port truck traffic, beach tourist congestion, and high-speed corridors create extreme hazards for cyclists.
- How does California's three-foot passing law protect Long Beach cyclists?
- California Vehicle Code 21760 requires all drivers to maintain at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist. In Long Beach, this law is frequently violated on narrow streets like 2nd Street and Broadway where parked cars reduce available road width. Violations constitute per se negligence in bicycle accident claims.
- What compensation can I recover after a Long Beach bicycle accident?
- Long Beach bicycle accident victims can recover emergency medical costs, surgery and hospitalization expenses, physical therapy, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, bicycle replacement costs, and wrongful death damages. What a claim is actually worth turns on the documented medical course and prognosis, proven lost earnings, the share of fault attributed to the claimant, and the insurance limits available to pay a judgment.
- How long do I have to file a bicycle accident lawsuit in Long Beach?
- California provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Claims against the City of Long Beach, Port of Long Beach, or LA Metro require filing a Government Tort Claim within six months. Many bicycle accidents involving road hazards or missing bike lane infrastructure involve government defendants.
- What should I do after a bicycle accident in Long Beach?
- After a Long Beach bicycle accident: (1) Call 911 and request a police report, (2) Seek medical evaluation even for minor-seeming injuries, (3) Photograph the scene including bike lane conditions and road hazards, (4) Document your bicycle damage, (5) Get driver insurance and contact information, (6) Do NOT give recorded statements to insurance, (7) Contact a Long Beach bicycle accident lawyer immediately.
- Can I sue if a car door opened into my bike lane in Long Beach?
- Yes. Dooring accidents are a common cause of serious bicycle injuries in Long Beach, especially on 2nd Street and downtown corridors. Under California law, drivers and passengers must check for approaching cyclists before opening doors. CVC 22517 makes it illegal to open a vehicle door into traffic unless it is safe to do so. Our attorneys have extensive experience with dooring accident claims.
- What are common causes of bicycle accidents in Long Beach?
- Common causes include dooring accidents near parked vehicles, right-hook collisions from turning vehicles, port truck blind spot accidents, failure to yield at intersections, distracted driving, unsafe lane changes into bike lanes, road surface hazards (potholes, debris, railroad tracks), and tourist drivers unfamiliar with cycling infrastructure.
- Are Long Beach bike lanes safe, and can I sue for poor infrastructure?
- Long Beach has expanded its cycling network but many bike lanes remain unprotected paint-only lanes adjacent to high-speed traffic. If inadequate bike lane design, poor road maintenance, missing signage, or dangerous drainage grates contributed to your accident, you may file a claim against the City of Long Beach for dangerous condition of public property.
- What is the average settlement for a bicycle accident in Long Beach?
- Long Beach bicycle accident settlements vary by severity: Minor injuries (road rash, sprains) $15,000-$55,000, Moderate injuries (fractures, concussions) $55,000-$275,000, Severe injuries (TBI, spinal cord) $500,000-$5,000,000+, Wrongful death $1,000,000-$10,000,000+.
- Do Long Beach bicycle accident lawyers charge upfront fees?
- No. We work on a 100% contingency fee basis. You pay absolutely nothing upfront and owe no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation for your Long Beach bicycle accident injuries. Your initial consultation is always free.
Contact Trembach Law Firm
Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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