At Crown & Stone Law, P.C., we represent cyclists across Los Angeles who were hurt in an accident.
Since our attorney’s admission to the California Bar in 2008 (State Bar #260728), this firm has recovered seven and eight figures through full litigation, and holds a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 recognition for Los Angeles County that reflects real courtroom capability, not marketing.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, California recorded 145 bicyclist fatalities in 2022, roughly 4.5 percent of all traffic deaths statewide. If a city road condition, LADOT infrastructure, or a Metro vehicle contributed to your crash, a six-month government claim deadline may already be running.
We handle that timeline for you and keep you informed at every step.
What Los Angeles Cyclists Say About Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
“When I spoke with Avi, I immediately felt that ease. He was patient and reassuring.” – Marquise L.
That calm matters most in the uncertain days after a crash, when insurer calls and medical bills are piling up.
“He breaks it down in a clear, straightforward way that makes a complicated situation much easier to understand.” – Vier D. M.
Clear explanation of what comes next is what you need before deciding how to proceed.
“Throughout my case I never felt alone or out of the loop.” – Julio M.
This reflects founder-level involvement and steady communication throughout, not a hand-off to staff after intake.
“You guys fought tooth and nail and got me the best possible options.” – Rock N.
A reflection of the persistence that pursues the full value of a claim rather than accepting an early low offer.
“The most helpful, most reliable group of professionals I’ve ever worked with.” – Ahmad S.
Feedback like this, alongside the firm’s Avvo Clients’ Choice 2024 recognition and five-star reviews, reflects a consistent standard of care.
How Fault and Liability Are Determined After a Bicycle Accident in Los Angeles
Under California Vehicle Code 21200, cyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers, and the Three Feet for Safety Act (CVC 21760) requires motorists to give at least three feet when passing. When a driver breaks these rules, liability starts to take shape.
Fault can also extend beyond the driver to a municipality for a road defect, a rideshare or delivery company, a commercial trucking operator, or a transit bus.
Even if you carry some blame, you can still recover. California follows a pure comparative fault rule under Civil Code § 1714 and the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Li v. Yellow Cab Co., meaning an injured cyclist can recover damages even if partially at fault.
Insurers know this rule and use it to shift blame and shrink payouts. That is why police reports, traffic camera footage, witness statements, and vehicle speed data must be preserved from day one.
Our Bicycle Accident Services in Los Angeles
- Full liability investigation and accident reconstruction to establish exactly how your cycling crash happened
- Preservation of traffic camera, dashcam, and business surveillance footage before it is overwritten or deleted
- Medical documentation and direct coordination with your treating providers to capture the full extent of your injuries
- Negotiation with at-fault drivers’ insurers and your own uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage
- Pursuit of damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care costs, and bike and property damage
- Wrongful death claims for families of cyclists killed in a collision
- Litigation and trial preparation when an insurer refuses to make a fair offer
- Hit-and-run and uninsured motorist claim handling when the at-fault driver cannot be identified or has no coverage
- Municipality and government entity claims for dangerous road conditions, missing bike infrastructure, or LADOT and Metro involvement
Why Choose Crown & Stone Law, P.C. in Los Angeles
Direct attorney access from intake to resolution
The founding attorney stays involved in your case throughout, not just at the first call. You will not be handed off to a paralegal after intake and left wondering who is handling your claim.
Investigative depth built for contested cycling cases
Cyclist crashes often turn on accident mechanics, scene documentation, and how the collision physically happened. The firm coordinates evidence analysis and independent review to establish liability, including cases where a driver’s left turn or a car door caused the impact.
Strategy that adapts when insurers push back
Insurers frequently deploy ‘minor impact’ or comparative fault arguments to reduce what they pay. In one left-turn collision, an insurer offered just $45,000 pre-trial before litigation readiness changed the picture.
Verifiable credentials, not marketing claims
Crown & Stone holds a BBB A+ accreditation, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 recognition for Los Angeles County, an Avvo 8.4 Clients’ Choice 2024 rating, and California Bar License #260728, with seven and eight-figure recoveries earned through full litigation.
What Your Bicycle Accident Claim Is Worth
A broken collarbone from a left turn across a bike lane, a concussion from a door swung open on Figueroa, a fractured wrist from a pothole on a city-maintained path. These injuries carry more financial and legal weight than an insurer’s first call suggests. Case value is rarely clear at the outset, which is exactly why early offers tend to run low.
California law allows several categories of recovery. Economic damages cover past and future medical care, surgery, physical therapy, lost income, diminished earning capacity, and replacing your bike and gear. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. In cases involving a DUI or extreme recklessness, punitive damages may also apply.
The number moves based on injury severity and permanency, the driver’s degree of fault, the strength of your evidence, your comparative fault percentage, insurance policy limits, and whether a commercial vehicle or government agency is involved.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, serious injury costs average $1.2 million per incident and a bicyclist fatality averages $1.7 million. In catastrophic cases, seven- and eight-figure recoveries are possible with full litigation preparation.
Note the deadlines: two years from injury under CCP § 335.1, but only six months if a city agency, LADOT, or Metro shares fault.
About Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
Crown & Stone Law, P.C. is a personal injury litigation firm based in Beverly Hills, serving clients throughout Los Angeles County and California statewide. Bicycle crashes on LA roads are a core part of that work.
According to the League of American Bicyclists’ 2022 Benchmarking Report, the Los Angeles metro area generates an estimated 900,000 or more bicycle trips per day. That volume is exactly why LA-specific cycling knowledge matters when a case involves a bike lane, a left-turning driver, or city-maintained infrastructure.
The firm is led by an attorney admitted to the State Bar of California in December 2008, license #260728. Crown & Stone is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, Lead Counsel Verified, and recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as Top 100 in Los Angeles County, a distinction tied to litigation results rather than advertising.
Client validation backs those credentials. An Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2024, an 8.4 Avvo rating, and consistent five-star reviews. Our founding attorney stays personally involved from intake through resolution.
The firm’s approach is education-driven. You should understand every stage of your claim. That is paired with genuine litigation readiness, reflected in a record of seven- and eight-figure recoveries achieved through full trial preparation when insurers refused to offer fair value.
Our Process For Los Angeles Clients
1. Free Case Evaluation
We review how the crash happened, your injuries, and any available evidence, then give you an honest initial read on liability and whether a city agency, LADOT, or Metro may be involved.
2. Immediate Evidence Preservation
We move fast to lock down proof, sending demand letters to insurers, subpoenaing camera footage, documenting the scene, and inspecting your bike and gear before anything is lost.
3. Medical Coordination
We help you receive appropriate care and confirm your records are documented properly, so injuries like concussions and fractures are fully reflected in your claim.
4. Liability Investigation
We analyze the police report, interview witnesses, and consult accident reconstruction and biomechanics professionals to identify every party that shares fault.
5. Insurance Claim and Negotiation
We submit a full demand package, counter lowball offers, and handle uninsured and underinsured motorist claims when the at-fault driver lacks adequate coverage.
6. Litigation Preparation
If the insurer will not offer fair value, we file suit and proceed through discovery, depositions, and retention of independent professionals. Injured cyclists generally have two years from the accident to file, so prompt action protects your claim.
7. Resolution
Your case concludes through settlement, mediation, or trial verdict, with you informed and consulted throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bicycle Accidents
What should I do immediately after a bicycle accident in Los Angeles if a car turned across the bike lane and hit me?
Call 911 and get a police report started, even if you feel able to ride away. Photograph the scene, the vehicle, the driver’s plate, and any road conditions like faded lane markings or potholes, then get medical attention the same day.
How long do I have to file a bicycle accident claim in California, and is it different if a city road or Metro bus was involved?
You generally have two years from the crash date to file a personal injury claim in California. But if a government entity contributed, such as the City of LA, LADOT, or Metro, a separate six-month government tort claim deadline applies.
Can I still recover compensation if I wasn’t wearing a helmet when I got hit?
Yes. California has no adult helmet law, and not wearing one does not bar your claim.
What if the accident was partly my fault? Does that end my claim?
No. California uses pure comparative fault, which means you can recover even if you were partly responsible. If you are found 20 percent at fault, for example, your recovery is reduced by 20 percent rather than denied.
The driver’s insurer already called and offered me a settlement. Should I take it?
Be cautious. Early offers, sometimes made within 48 hours, rarely account for future treatment, lost earning capacity, or the long-term effects of a concussion or fracture.
What if a pothole or dangerous road condition caused my crash instead of a driver?
You may have a claim against the government entity responsible for maintaining that road, such as the City of Los Angeles or LADOT. These cases fall under the six-month tort claim deadline and require proving the agency knew or should have known about the hazard.
What if the driver fled the scene or turns out to be uninsured?
You may still recover through the uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy, which often applies even when you are hurt on a bicycle. For hit-and-run cases, a police report and any witness or camera footage are important to secure early.
How do I pay for medical treatment while my bicycle accident case is still pending?
You can often use your health insurance, and in many cases treatment can be arranged on a lien basis, meaning the provider agrees to be paid from your eventual recovery instead of upfront.
Will I have to go to court, or do most bicycle accident cases settle?
Most cases resolve through settlement, but the strongest results usually come from being genuinely prepared to try the case. When an insurer knows a firm will litigate fully rather than accept a low offer, negotiations tend to move.
How is the value of my bicycle accident case actually calculated?
Value depends on your medical costs, future treatment, lost income and earning capacity, and non-economic losses like pain and reduced quality of life. A broken collarbone with a concussion that keeps you off work for weeks typically carries far more weight than an insurer’s first number suggests.
Local Resources for Bicycle Accident Victims in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Superior Court
The county’s main trial court system, handling civil injury lawsuits and related legal proceedings. - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Collects and maintains public health and injury data for residents throughout the county. - Los Angeles Police Department
Municipal law enforcement agency that investigates traffic collisions and generates official crash reports. - California Highway Patrol
State agency responsible for traffic enforcement on freeways and for issuing collision investigation reports. - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Provides law enforcement in unincorporated county areas and issues traffic collision documentation. - Los Angeles Department of Transportation
City agency overseeing streets, signals, and infrastructure, including bike lane planning and maintenance. - Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Official office for filing and retrieving public records, including documents relevant to legal cases. - California Department of Motor Vehicles
State agency maintaining driver and vehicle registration records used to identify parties in traffic incidents. - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Regional transit agency operating buses and rail lines throughout the greater Los Angeles area. - California Courts Self-Help Center
Court-affiliated resource offering guidance to individuals navigating the civil court process. - Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
Handles legal matters involving the city, including claims filed against municipal agencies or infrastructure. - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
State agency responsible for maintaining highways and roadways, relevant when road defects contribute to a crash.
Injured in a Bicycle Accident in Los Angeles? Talk to an Attorney Now.
A conversation now costs nothing and clarifies everything. In a no-obligation consultation, you will learn what your case actually involves, what the process looks like, and what your options are. There is no pressure to sign anything.
When you call, you speak with an attorney, not a call center or an intake screener who disappears after you sign. That direct access continues throughout your case. Consultations are available by phone or video, so you can get answers from home while you recover.
Call us to talk through your bicycle accident today.
