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Bicycle Accidents

San Diego Auto Accidents

Bicycle Accidents in San Diego

San Diego's roads and bike lanes see cyclists every day, from beach cruisers along the coast to commuters and road riders. A cyclist has little protection against a car, so a driver who fails to check a bike lane, opens a door, or turns without looking can cause devastating injuries.

Cyclists have the same right to the road that drivers do, and drivers are required to share it safely. Still, insurers often try to blame the rider. Documenting the crash, the road, and the driver's conduct is what protects your claim.

Crudo Law represents injured cyclists across San Diego County, investigates what happened, and pursues the compensation you need to recover.

2 years

CA injury filing deadline

Free

Case consultation

Up-front, most cases

Full value

What we pursue

By the Numbers

Bicycle Accidents, by the numbers

1,0751

Bicyclists killed in crashes with motor vehicles in the U.S. in 2024, among the highest on record

81%1

U.S. bicyclist deaths in 2024 that occurred in urban areas

73%1

Rise in U.S. bicyclist deaths since their 2010 low point

2 years2

Deadline to file a California personal-injury lawsuit from the date of the crash

California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.

Do You Have a Case?

Signs you may have a claim

Cyclists have full rights to the road. Don't let an insurer convince you the crash was your fault.

✓Injured while riding a bicycle
✓A driver caused the crash by careless driving
✓Facing medical bills and lost time from work
✓An insurer is trying to blame you

The Process

How your case moves forward

Here is how a bicycle accident claim typically moves forward.

Free consultation: We review the crash and your injuries at no cost.
Investigation: We document the scene, the bike lane or road, and the driver's conduct.
Demand & negotiation: We pursue full value for your injuries and losses.
Settlement or trial: We settle when the offer is right, and litigate when it isn't.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Do cyclists have the same rights as drivers?+

Yes. In California a bicycle is treated as a vehicle with the right to the road, and drivers must share it safely. A driver who causes a crash can be held responsible for your injuries.

The driver says I wasn't visible. Does that hurt my case?+

Not necessarily. California uses comparative fault, so partial responsibility only reduces your recovery, and drivers still have a duty to watch for cyclists. The facts decide the case.

How long do I have to file?+

California generally allows two years from the date of the crash, though public-entity claims can have much shorter deadlines. Speak with an attorney right away.

What does it cost to talk to you?+

Nothing. The consultation is free. Call (858) 622-7280.

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Sources

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Fatality Facts 2024: Bicyclists (2025). https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/bicyclists
California Legislative Information, Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 (2024). https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=335.1

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