People walking and biking have no steel around them. Even a low-speed impact can cause lasting harm. If a driver hit you, our job is to find out why and hold the right people responsible.
Common causes
- Drivers failing to yield in crosswalks
- Right-turn and left-turn collisions
- Drivers opening doors into bike lanes
- Distracted or speeding drivers near schools and neighborhoods
- Poor lighting or unsafe road design
What you may be able to recover
Every case is different, and no outcome is guaranteed. Compensation in an injury claim can include:
- Medical bills, past and future
- Lost wages and reduced ability to earn
- Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage, where a vehicle or belongings were harmed
California law to know
- California drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks (Vehicle Code section 21950).
- Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers on the road, and drivers must leave safe passing distance (Vehicle Code sections 21200 and 21760).
- If a dangerous road condition played a part and a city or county owns the road, the claim deadline can be as short as six months (Government Code section 911.2).
What to do now
- Get medical help and ask for a police report.
- Photograph the crosswalk, signals, signs and lighting.
- Look for cameras and witnesses and get names and numbers.
- Keep damaged clothing, helmets and bikes as they are.
- Call us for a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What if I was not in a crosswalk?
You may still have a claim. Fault can be shared, and California's comparative fault rules reduce rather than bar recovery.
Does a six-month deadline apply to me?
It can when a public entity such as a city, county or school district may be responsible. Call promptly so deadlines are not missed.
Serving the Central Valley
The office is in North Fresno, and the firm helps injured people throughout the Valley.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Attorney advertising.