Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Do I have a bicycle accidents case?

If another party was negligent and you were hurt, the answer is usually yes — but the value of a case is everything. Strong cases share four traits: clear liability, documented injuries, a credible damages story (medical bills, lost wages, future care), and a defendant with insurance or assets. We screen for all four on the first call.

• Right-hook & left-cross collisions
• Dooring crashes
• Hit-and-run
• Bike-lane intrusions
• Distracted driver hits
• Wine-country tour crashes
• Defective bike or part

What we expect to recover

Most bicycle accidents settlements in Sonoma County land in the $15K – $1.5M+ range. The actual number depends on injury severity, treatment trajectory, comparative fault, and the at-fault party’s policy limits. Common injuries we see in these cases:

• Head injuries / TBI
• Broken collarbones
• Wrist & hand fractures
• Road rash
• Spinal injuries
• Internal injuries

How long it takes

Bicycle Accidents cases typically resolve in 8–20 months. Roughly 95% settle without trial. The cases that go to trial usually involve disputed liability or insurers betting on jury bias — we plan for both from day one.

Why this matters in Sonoma County

Sonoma County’s wine-country roads draw thousands of cyclists every weekend — and the California Office of Traffic Safety consistently flags the county for above-average bicycle injury rates. Local knowledge isn’t marketing fluff — it’s the difference between an insurer’s opening offer and a number that actually covers what you lost. We know the Santa Rosa adjusters, the Sonoma County judges, and the medical providers who can document your case correctly.

What to do today

1. Get medical care. Same day if possible.
2. Don’t talk to the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
3. Photograph everything you still can.
4. Save every bill and out-of-pocket receipt.
5. Call us before they call you.