{"id":11731,"date":"2019-01-29T20:27:05","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T20:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usaccidentlaw.wpengine.com\/?p=11731"},"modified":"2025-08-21T23:26:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T23:26:26","slug":"bicycle-accident-compensation-in-orange-county-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/bicycle-accident-compensation-in-orange-county-california\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Claim Insurance After a Bike Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/bicycle-accident-compensation-in-orange-county-california\/\" class=\"current\">How Do I Claim Insurance After a Bike Accident?<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How Do I Claim Insurance After a Bike Accident?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/bicycle-accident-compensation-in-orange-county-california\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Claim Insurance After a Bike Accident?<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=bicycle-accidents\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bicycle Accidents<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 9 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>January 29, 2019<\/span><span>Nikita Patwari<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1256\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iStock-509424635-1.jpg\" alt=\"damaged bicycle on the side of the road\" class=\"wp-image-26086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iStock-509424635-1.jpg 1256w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iStock-509424635-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iStock-509424635-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iStock-509424635-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iStock-509424635-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1256px) 100vw, 1256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:7147903562\">714-790-3562<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Cycling in Orange County continues to grow; whether you are in Anaheim, Newport Beach, or Fullerton, you\u2019ve seen the influx of cyclists. Over the years, not only have people been cycling for health and recreation, but they are also jumping on their bikes as a true mode of alternative transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of traffic jams and the crowded streets caused by cars, using a bicycle can often be the quickest way to travel. Unfortunately, the increase in cycling has also caused an increase in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/practice-areas\/bicycle-accidents\">cycling accidents in Orange County<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bicycle Accident Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As more bikes take to the roads in the midst of a culture of distracted driving,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedbikeinfo.org\/factsfigures\/facts_safety.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;collisions are bound to happen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>California law clearly states that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.calbike.org\/go_for_a_ride\/california_bicycle_laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">persons riding bikes\u00a0<\/a>have the same rights to use the roadway as any other \u201cvehicle\u201d\u00a0(California Vehicle Code \u201cCVC\u201d section 21200), but this has not lessened bike accidents with automobiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40,000 Americans are injured in bike\/car collisions every year, and 700 people lose their lives in these collisions each year. A 20lb bike is going to lose every day in an auto accident with the average 4,000 lb vehicle, no matter the speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to California Highway Patrol data, bicycle accidents have risen by 40% in Orange County since 2002. Unfortunately, if you are a cyclist in the OC, there is a chance you have been in an accident with an automobile, or you might be in one in the future.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do if You Have Been in a Bicycle Accident in California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been in a biking accident, there are a handful of steps you need to take at the scene of the accident, and even after the event is cleaned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call 911 or Have Someone Call for You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have no idea the potential injuries you\u2019ve sustained. Also, calling 911 will set off a chain of events for your protection. Police will arrive, and possibly emergency medical personnel. This will not only protect you physically but will protect the scene and your legal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seek Medical Attention<br><\/strong><br>Make sure you have a doctor check you for any injuries that occur. You may not have any scratches on your body (this is unlikely), but there could be internal injuries with scary consequences. Often, a biker will survive a collision and feel \u201cok\u201d, but the next morning, they can barely leave their bed because of pain and stiffness.<strong><br><\/strong><br>Adrenaline and other hormones surge during trauma and often mask catastrophic injury and even blunt pain receptors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gather All Potential Information from the Vehicle and Driver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the license plate info, driver\u2019s name, and contact info, insurance information, vehicle year, make and model, color, and VIN. Don&#8217;t forget to gather contact info from any witnesses to the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Safety Should Be the Main Priority<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you\u2019ve called 911. Make sure the police arrive before anyone leaves the scene. The police will be a third-party neutral advocate. Even if the driver is cooperative (often they are not), the police can develop an objective official record of the incident, which can help you get compensation for your bicycle accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take Photos of the Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a smartphone, take pictures, or ask a witness to take pictures of the scene.\u00a0<br>Make sure to get multiple angles of the intersection and scene, as well as any damage to your bicycle. This is some of the best evidence you can have to fight for your case of not being at fault in the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Admit Fault<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a kind, considerate individual, you might be trying to console the vehicle driver. That\u2019s normal; you don\u2019t want the other person to feel bad. You may try to calm them down despite your injuries, but anything you say could hurt you. You may encounter a scared driver who tries to threaten and pressure you into admitting fault. Let the authorities and potentially a jury determine fault for the accident. No matter what, as the victim, don\u2019t say things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>\u201cI should have been more careful.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t see you.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIt\u2019s okay, I\u2019m all right.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Document as Much Information as Possible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This does not include the accident only, but any follow-up pain or limitations due to the injury. Preserve as much of the evidence as possible. This can be hard when you are in fight or flight mode, scrambling to understand what just happened.<br>When you catch your breath, take the time to get your phone out and take any notes, pictures, or videos you might need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Claim Insurance After A Bike Accident?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For California bicycle accidents, state law entitles you to compensation if the driver of the vehicle is at fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether they were at fault usually depends on two major factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Did they act negligently?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were they intentional or reckless?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Negligence doesn\u2019t necessarily mean malicious. It just means the driver was not practicing careful consideration of their surroundings. They may have run a light or been distracted by something in their car, like their phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether they were negligent in the operation of their vehicle and collided with you, you are entitled to compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Exclude You From Compensation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When trying to understand if you are at fault in the situation and not entitled to compensation for your California bicycle accident,\u00a0you want to consider the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Did you break the law?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you follow all the rules of the road?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were you careless?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were you weaving between cars, or not signaling properly?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these behaviors fall into the gray area of the law. Partial fault does not exclude you from a financial settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is why it is important to contact a personal injury lawyer or law firm near you who can help figure out more about what entitlements you have.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kind of Compensation Are You Entitled to for Bicycle Accidents?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Medical Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These expenses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Expenses present and future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehabilitation expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This also includes some of the major injuries that can be sustained in a bicycle accident with a car:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/fractures\/\">Bone Fractures and Breaks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/traumatic-brain-injuries\/\">Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/spinal-injuries\/\">Spinal Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/rotator-cuff\/\">Rotator Cuff Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mental Anguish <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The damages in a collision often go beyond physical damage and can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Pain &amp; suffering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decline in productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Property Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many times, you may only consider damage to your bike, but other items can be included in property damage, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>The bicycle (some bikes, such as carbon fiber bikes, cannot be repaired and must be replaced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycling shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cell phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backpack contents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Miscellaneous Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are any excess damages that can be factored into your loss, typically involving things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Loss of future earnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternate travel arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Maximum Compensation from Bicycle Accidents in California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating the legal environment can be difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been in a bicycle accident in California, we recommend you work with a professional personal injury lawyer in the Orange County Area who can help you seek the maximum compensation you are entitled to. \u00a0 Even in the best cases, when injuries are mild, there may be much more compensation you are entitled to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The law is hard to interpret, and a lawsuit can be a lengthy and arduous process. Don\u2019t gamble with your compensation; work with a top injury lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Call a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Bicycle Accident Compensation? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The driver&#8217;s insurance company will be fighting for them and not you. You can try to handle yourself, but you will be fighting a well-funded legal team.<strong><br><\/strong><br>You may not understand all the compensation you can receive. You may be expecting reimbursement for medical costs, but you do not understand the long-term implications of the damages you sustained. You may not have the time to structure a case and defend it. You may not have the negotiation ability to navigate out-of-court settlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The biggest benefit is having someone in your corner to help you negotiate a settlement with the at-fault attorneys or their insurance company.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having an attorney will let the offending party and their insurance company know you are serious and are willing to go the extra mile to receive fair compensation for your accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is too much at stake for your future well-being not to contact an attorney. We are experts with years of experience with bicycle accident cases and know exactly how to navigate the legal environment to get every dollar you deserve.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do If I Have Been In A Bicycle Accident in California?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been in a bicycle accident in the Los Angeles or Orange County area, call the experienced injury attorneys at DK Law immediately. As soon as you are hit, your case becomes a clock, ever ticking away towards you not getting the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to act quickly to get compensated for your injuries. Our California Personal Injury Lawyers at DK Law have helped hundreds of clients fight the insurance companies to get the compensation they and their families deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is not just to help you win your case and get the maximum amount of compensation, but to help you understand the entire legal process. We want you to have peace of mind to get back to your everyday life, while we handle the complicated legal landscape in order to get you the compensation you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/contact\"><strong>Give us a call&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><strong>today for a free case evaluation<\/strong>, and one of our personal injury lawyers will walk you through each step to help you understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Who is at fault<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are entitled to compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much your case may be worth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What the next steps are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you can expect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long it will take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other questions you may have along the way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2110-1024x683.jpg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Nikita Patwari<\/h4><h6><\/h6><p>As the blog writer for DK Law, I specialize in creating clear, informative, and approachable legal content for individuals and families navigating personal injury and wrongful death cases across California. 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