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Getting hit while riding your bike can flip your world upside down in seconds. One moment you’re heading to work or enjoying a ride through Glendale, the next you’re dealing with pain, medical bills, and stress you never asked for.
Cyclists in Glendale face real dangers every day. From congested streets near the Galleria to busy intersections in downtown, sharing the road with distracted or careless drivers puts riders at risk. When a crash happens, the injuries can be severe, the recovery long, and the financial burden heavy.
At Thompson Law, our Glendale bicycle accident lawyers understand what you’re going through. We’ve helped injured cyclists fight back against insurance companies and negligent drivers to get the compensation they need. We know how to build strong cases, prove fault, and push for full recovery of damages.
Contact our lawyers today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
The damages available in your case depend on the specific circumstances of your crash and the severity of your injuries. California law allows injured cyclists to pursue several types of compensation.
These cover your measurable financial damages:
These address the personal impact of your injuries:
In rare cases involving extremely reckless behavior such as drunk driving or intentional harm, California courts may award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct.
Don’t let an insurance company tell you what your case is worth. Contact our Glendale bicycle accident lawyers for a FREE CASE REVIEW and get the full picture.
You might wonder if you really need a lawyer after being hit on your bike.
Here’s the reality: bicycle accident claims get complicated fast. Insurance companies often try to blame cyclists, downplay injuries, or pressure victims into accepting lowball settlements before they understand the full cost of their medical care.
Drivers frequently claim they “didn’t see” the cyclist or insist the rider “came out of nowhere.” Without proper evidence gathering and legal knowledge, these excuses can weaken your case. You need someone who knows how to investigate crashes, work with experts, and fight back against these tactics.
Our Glendale bicycle accident lawyers handle every aspect of your case while you focus on healing. We gather evidence, deal with insurance adjusters, calculate your full damages, and push for maximum compensation.
When you hire Thompson Law, you get a dedicated legal team that takes immediate action to protect your rights and strengthen your claim.
We start by collecting every piece of evidence that matters:
For complex cases, we work with accident reconstruction specialists who can recreate the crash and prove exactly how it happened. Medical experts help us document the full extent of your injuries and their impact on your future.
Insurance companies know we don’t back down. We handle all communications with adjusters, counter their lowball offers, and negotiate aggressively for fair compensation.
While most cases settle, we prepare every claim as if it’s going to trial. This approach shows insurance companies we’re serious and often leads to better settlement offers.
You pay nothing unless we win your case. Call our Glendale bicycle accident lawyers now for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Understanding California’s statute of limitations protects your right to seek compensation. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar you from recovery.
Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, you typically have two years from the date of your bicycle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case, leaving you with no legal recourse.
Several situations can modify the standard two-year rule:
Don’t let medical bills and insurance stress overwhelm you. Thompson Law is ready to stand by your side and pursue fair compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Understanding how crashes happen helps identify who’s legally responsible. Our investigations focus on these frequent causes:
Commercial vehicles making wide turns without checking for cyclists
California law gives cyclists specific rights and responsibilities. Understanding these rules helps establish fault and strengthens your compensation claim:
Bicycles are vehicles under California law, meaning cyclists have the same road rights as cars and must follow the same traffic rules.
Cyclists moving slower than traffic must ride as far right as safely possible, except when passing, turning left, avoiding hazards, or riding in lanes too narrow to share.
When a bike lane exists and you’re moving slower than traffic, you must use it unless you’re turning, passing, or avoiding a hazard.
Drivers must leave at least three feet of clearance when passing cyclists. Failure to do so that results in a crash can establish driver liability.
All riders under 18 must wear properly fitted and fastened helmets. Adult riders are not legally required to wear helmets.
Bikes ridden at night must have a white front light visible from 300 feet and a red rear reflector. Side reflectors and pedal reflectors are also required.
Cyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic. Riding against traffic violates the law and can reduce your compensation.
Class 3 e-bikes (up to 28 mph) require riders to be at least 16 and wear helmets. These bikes have restrictions on certain paths and trails.
California follows pure comparative negligence. This means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault for the crash. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
For example, if you were 20% at fault for not signaling but the driver was 80% responsible for speeding, you can still recover 80% of your total damages.
Cyclists lack the protection that surrounds vehicle occupants, making them vulnerable to severe injuries when crashes occur. Even seemingly minor collisions can result in life-changing trauma.
The medical costs for these injuries can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. Our Glendale bicycle accident lawyers work with medical experts to document the full extent of your injuries and their long-term impact on your life.
Contact us for your FREE CASE REVIEW to ensure your medical needs are properly valued in your claim.
Insurance adjusters may seem friendly, but their goal is to minimize payouts. Knowing their common tactics helps you avoid costly mistakes.
Insurance companies have teams of lawyers protecting their interests. You deserve the same level of protection.
A bicycle accident can derail your life in an instant. Medical bills pile up, time away from work creates financial pressure, and the recovery process feels overwhelming. You don’t have to handle this alone.
At Thompson Law, our Glendale bicycle accident lawyers have helped hundreds of injured cyclists recover the compensation they need to rebuild their lives. We know how to investigate crashes, prove fault, and fight for maximum recovery.
We handle every aspect of your case on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. There’s no risk to you, no upfront costs, and no fees if we don’t secure compensation.
Call us now at any time, day or night, for your FREE CONSULTATION. We’re ready to fight for you.
Yes. These “no-contact” accidents are valid claims under California law. If a driver’s negligent actions forced you to swerve, brake suddenly, or otherwise caused you to crash and get injured, you can pursue compensation even though there was no physical contact between the vehicle and your bike.
You can still file a claim. Drivers must yield to cyclists in crosswalks just as they must yield to pedestrians. If the driver failed to stop or yield when you had the right of way, they can be held liable for your injuries regardless of where the collision occurred.
Every case is different. The value depends on your medical expenses, lost income, future treatment needs, permanent disabilities, pain and suffering, and other factors. Minor injury cases might settle for tens of thousands, while severe injury cases involving brain damage or paralysis can be worth millions. We can give you a better estimate after reviewing the details of your crash.
You may still have options. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto insurance policy, it can cover your bicycle accident injuries even though you weren’t in a car. We can also investigate whether other parties share liability, such as an employer if the driver was working at the time of the crash.
Yes. Initial settlement offers are almost always much lower than what your case is actually worth. Insurance companies make these quick offers hoping you’ll accept before you understand the full cost of your injuries. We’ve seen adjusters offer $10,000 for cases that were actually worth $200,000 or more. Always have an attorney review any settlement offer before you accept it.
Absolutely. E-bike riders have the same legal rights as traditional cyclists. As long as you were following California’s e-bike laws (proper age, helmet if required, staying off restricted paths), you can pursue full compensation for injuries caused by a negligent driver.
You may have a claim against the government entity responsible for maintaining that road. These claims are complex and have strict deadlines (six months for government claims), so immediate legal consultation is critical. We can investigate whether the city or county knew about the hazard and failed to fix it.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $1.9 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
