Bicycle Accidents: How Do These Accident Claims Work?

Bicycle accidents are no joke.

Bicycle accidents often lead to significant injuries, in large part because the plaintiff-bicyclist lacks sufficient protection to absorb the impact force of a collision. Given that the losses and damages are so high in many bicycle accident lawsuits, it’s no wonder that the defendant is more likely to be aggressive about defending their position and minimizing liability.

But here’s some good news: In California, pure comparative fault rules would still enable you to recover damages despite your percentage of fault—which means that even if your percentage of fault is high, you could still recover damages for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain, and suffering.