Bicycle Accidents

In California, cyclists have a legal right to the road, yet they are often treated like second-class citizens by motorists and insurance adjusters alike. When a vehicle hits a bicycle, the impact is never "minor." At Taylor Law Firm, we specialize in overcoming the "reckless rider" stereotype that insurance companies use to slash settlements.

Insurance companies often rely on "comparative negligence" to blame the cyclist for not wearing high-visibility gear or for riding outside a designated bike lane. We neutralize these arguments by:

• Deep Knowledge of Bike Statutes: We leverage the California Three Feet for Safety Act (see CVC Sec. 21760) and other rider-specific laws to prove the motorist’s failure to yield.
• Expert Accident Reconstruction: We use specialized forensic experts to show that a "dooring" incident or a "right-hook" turn was entirely the driver's fault.
• Preserving Technical Evidence: We don’t just look at police reports; we analyze GPS data from cycling apps (like Strava), GoPro footage, and bicycle damage to reconstruct the truth.

A bicycle accident doesn't just damage your bike; it can end your ability to work, exercise, and enjoy life.

• Property Damage Mastery: High-end carbon frames and gear are expensive. We fight to make sure the insurance company pays for the replacement value of your equipment, not just a depreciated "used" price.
• Health Insurance Strategy: Just like in our car accident cases, we make sure the hospital bills your health insurance at their contracted rates, preventing medical providers from taking an unfair "lien" on your entire settlement.
• Elite "White-Glove" Service: You will have direct access to your attorney to discuss the nuances of your recovery, ensuring you are never left in the dark.

Most "big-name" firms will treat your bicycle case as a smaller version of a car accident. We know it’s different. We offer:

• 25% Pre-Litigation Fee: Lower than the 33.3% industry standard, leaving more money for your medical bills and new gear.
• The Net Recovery Guarantee*: We put it in writing—our fee will never exceed your net recovery.

We provide the honest, aggressive advocacy required to hold negligent drivers accountable and get you back on the road.

*Net Recovery Guarantee: Attorney’s fees will be calculated as a percentage of the gross recovery. However, Taylor Law Firm guarantees that total Attorney’s Fees will never exceed the 'Client’s Net Recovery' (the amount the client receives after all Attorney’s Fees, litigation costs and medical liens/reimbursements have been paid). If the calculated fee would result in the attorney receiving more than the client, the fee will be voluntarily reduced to ensure the client receives the majority of the settlement.