Beverly Hills Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in a bicycle accident in Beverly Hills, CA?

At Cohen Injury Law Group, we stand up for Beverly Hills cyclists injured by careless drivers.

If a driver hit you while you were riding in Beverly Hills, you were the unprotected party in the crash, and yet the driver’s insurer may still try to blame you for it. A bicycle offers no protection, so even a low-speed collision can cause a serious injury. Our Beverly Hills, CA bicycle accident lawyer can prove how the crash happened, counter the blame, and pursue full compensation for your injuries. With over three decades of experience, our founding attorney has recovered millions for injured clients. Reach our office to discuss the crash and your options.

Bicycle Accident Lawyer Beverly Hills, CA

A bicycle accident case is a personal injury claim brought when a cyclist is injured by a driver’s negligence. Because a rider has no metal frame, airbags, or seatbelt, the injuries tend to be far more severe than the driver’s, and the fight often centers on whether the driver, not the cyclist, was at fault. Establishing that the driver failed to look or yield is usually the heart of the case.

California lost 145 bicyclists to traffic crashes in 2023, and Los Angeles County records more bicycle crashes than any other county in the state, according to state traffic data. Beverly Hills sits within that county, on busy roads where cars and bikes share tight space.

Types of Bicycle Accident Cases We Handle in Beverly Hills

Most bicycle crashes trace back to a driver who did not see or yield to the rider. These are the crashes we handle for Beverly Hills riders.

• Right-hook collisions. A driver passes a cyclist and then turns right across the bike’s path. The rider has nowhere to go and strikes the turning vehicle. The driver’s failure to check the bike lane is the usual cause.
• Left-cross collisions. A driver turning left fails to judge an oncoming cyclist’s speed and turns into the rider’s path. These crashes cause some of the most serious injuries.
• Dooring. A person opens a car door into the path of a passing cyclist, who has no time to stop. The rider is thrown into traffic or onto the pavement. The person who opened the door bears responsibility for the harm.
• Brain injuries. A distracted or speeding driver who hits a cyclist from behind strikes with high force. A rear-end impact like this frequently causes a traumatic brain injury or spinal harm.
• Sideswipes and unsafe passing. A driver passing too closely clips the rider or forces them off the road entirely. California law requires drivers to leave a safe margin when passing.
• Intersection collisions. A driver runs a light or a stop sign and strikes a cyclist crossing lawfully. Right-of-way is the central question in these cases, and traffic-camera or witness evidence often settles it.
• Hit-and-run crashes. A driver who leaves the scene forces the rider to look to uninsured-motorist coverage. We work to identify the fleeing driver wherever the evidence allows.
• Pedestrian accidents. A single careless driver can injure a rider and a person on foot in the same moment. The case then involves a pedestrian claim alongside the cyclist’s.

Why Choose Cohen Injury Law Group as my Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Beverly Hills, CA?

Drivers and their insurers often assume the cyclist did something wrong, and they build the file around that assumption. Undoing it calls for hard evidence and a lawyer the insurer knows will go to trial.

Proving the Driver Was at Fault

The insurer’s first move is frequently to blame the rider for the crash. We counter that with the physical evidence: the point of impact, the vehicle damage, the road markings, and independent witnesses who saw the driver turn or drift. We also press the insurance adjusters on the driver’s own duty to watch for and yield to cyclists, which the file conveniently leaves out.

Serious Injuries Taken Seriously

Our founding attorney, Wayne Cohen, is a recognized personal injury trial attorney who has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients since 1991. A cyclist’s injuries are often severe, and a personal injury lawyer in Beverly Hills, CA with real trial experience makes sure they are valued as such rather than written down. Insurers reserve their strongest offers for firms ready to go to court.

Nicholas Cohen practices as managing partner. He completed his undergraduate work at USC and his law degree at Loyola Law School Los Angeles. Cyclists rarely have the resources of the insurer on the other side, and the response to that imbalance is a well-supported file. He directs the evidence work on these claims, from the physical proof at the scene to the medical records that establish how a rider’s injuries developed over the course of treatment.

Understanding Bicycle Accident Cases

Fault and the true severity of the injuries are both fought over in a bicycle claim. Here is how each is established.

What Are Important Aspects of a Bicycle Accident Case?

The central fight is fault, and California uses comparative negligence to resolve it. A rider found partly at fault can still recover, with the award reduced by their share, so the insurer’s attempt to pin blame on the cyclist through comparative fault is worth resisting. Helmet use, lighting, and lane position are often raised by the insurer, and each of those points has a legal answer we are ready to give.

The second issue is the severity of the injuries. A cyclist has no protection, so a crash that would dent a bumper can break bones or cause a brain injury, and insurers still try to treat these as minor. Proving the true extent takes prompt medical care, thorough records, and often a doctor’s opinion on the long-term prognosis, so what you do in the hours after the crash can shape the whole claim.

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Bicycle Accident Cases

Every driver on the road owes cyclists reasonable care, and one who turns without looking or passes too closely falls short of that duty. That failure is the negligence a bicycle claim is built on. When fault is shared, each side bears its proportional part. The compensable losses reach the full cost of the crash to the rider, from the first hospital visit to a lasting disability.

A bicycle accident claim can seek payment across several categories.

• Emergency care, surgery, and the rehabilitation that follows are recoverable.
• A serious head injury or a broken bone can demand months of treatment and therapy.
• Lost income and any lasting effect on the ability to work are covered.
• Pain and suffering, and the loss of an active life, are compensable.
• If a crash takes a rider’s life, the family can bring a wrongful death claim.

What Is The Bicycle Accident Case Timeline?

A bicycle claim moves through familiar stages, with an early focus on securing the scene evidence.

• You get medical care and we document the injuries right away.
• We gather the police report, photographs, and any witness accounts before they fade.
• Once your treatment stabilizes, we prepare and send a demand to the insurer.
• Most claims settle in the negotiation that follows.
• Should the insurer refuse a fair number, we file suit and prepare for trial.

In California, a bicycle injury lawsuit generally must be filed within two years, and early action keeps the evidence fresh.

Most Dangerous Locations for Bicycle Accidents in Beverly Hills, CA

A few Beverly Hills corridors put cyclists and drivers into the most frequent conflict, where traffic is heavy and space is tight.

• Santa Monica Boulevard, a wide, fast route with heavy turning traffic.
• Burton Way, a busy connector where cars change lanes often and quickly.
• Wilshire Boulevard, where dense traffic and frequent stops crowd riders.

Some settings raise the risk further for riders.

• Intersections along the shopping district, thick with turning vehicles.
• Blocks lined with parked cars, where a suddenly opening door is a constant danger to riders.
• Streets that funnel fast commuter traffic between Beverly Hills and the nearby freeways.

The City of Beverly Hills works to separate these users through its complete streets planning, which affects how bikes and cars share the road.

What Should You Bring to Your Bicycle Accident Consultation?

Bring whatever you kept from the crash and the days that followed. A few items let us start quickly.

• The police report, or its number, gives us an official record of the crash.
• Photographs of your bicycle, the vehicle, and your injuries capture the scene.
• Your medical records and treatment bills show the harm and its cost.
• The driver’s insurance and contact information let us open the claim.
• If you still have the damaged bicycle and gear, keep them for inspection.

Most people can meet with us within a day or two. Nothing is owed for the visit, and you will leave with an honest read on the claim.

Reach Out to Cohen Injury Law Group to Schedule a Consultation

Cohen Injury Law Group represents cyclists hurt by careless drivers across Beverly Hills. We prove how the crash happened, counter the blame shifted onto the rider, and pursue what the injuries are worth. An attorney who tries these cases can review your options within a day. There is no fee unless we recover for you. Contact us to begin.