{"id":1101,"date":"2026-10-21T00:41:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-138-224-95.nip.io\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T00:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:41:55","slug":"bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicycle Accident Attorney Kern County | Colvin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"An investigator in a reflective jacket crouches by a painted bike lane, photographing the lane marking and a stop sign with a measuring wheel on the\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-in-a-reflective-jacket-crouches-by-a-painted-photo.jpg\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Bicycle Accident Attorney | Kern County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Bicycle Crash in Kern County? Talk With Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Our Bakersfield team represents cyclists and their families after collisions with cars, trucks and other vehicles. Your first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Donald Norman Colvin \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A bicycle accident attorney in Kern County helps injured riders and their families pursue a claim against the people or groups responsible for a crash. Colvin Accident Lawyers is based in Bakersfield, California, and handles bicycle injury claims. Many riders think a crash is only their problem. Under California law, it may be a legal claim, and the early steps matter. This guide explains who may be responsible, what a claim can cover, and how the process works.<\/p>\n<h2>Who a Bicycle Accident Attorney Helps in Kern County<\/h2>\n<p>A bicycle accident attorney investigates the crash, identifies who may be responsible, handles contact with insurers, and pursues the injury claim.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for three kinds of readers. The first is the rider who was struck, doored or thrown from a bike. The second is the family of a rider who was seriously hurt or killed. The third is the rider who isn&#8217;t sure the crash is worth raising with a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>A crash can support a claim even when the rider believes they did nothing wrong. That&#8217;s why an early review helps. The facts of the crash, the injuries and any insurer contact so far all shape the next step.<\/p>\n<p>Our team is based in Bakersfield. Riders in Kern County, including Delano and Tehachapi, can contact our office about a bicycle crash.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a car door, a turning vehicle or a road hazard hurt you while you were riding, you may have a claim, and you don&#x27;t have to deal with the insurance calls alone. Contact our team to talk through your crash. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-child-s-bicycle-is-locked-securely-to-a-metal-bike-rack-on-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A child&#x27;s bicycle is locked securely to a metal bike rack on an outdoor walkway.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Bicycle Accidents This Practice Handles<\/h2>\n<p>Our bicycle practice covers crashes where a driver, a property owner or a road condition caused the rider&#8217;s injury.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vehicle collisions:<\/strong> cars, trucks and buses that turn into a rider, fail to yield or fail to check for riders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dooring:<\/strong> a parked car&#8217;s occupant opens a door into a rider&#8217;s path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hit-and-run crashes:<\/strong> the driver leaves the scene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uninsured or underinsured drivers:<\/strong> the at-fault driver has little or no coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Road and path hazards:<\/strong> potholes, debris or uneven pavement on public or private land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serious injuries:<\/strong> fractures, head and brain injuries, spinal injuries, and road rash that needs surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death:<\/strong> a rider dies in the crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each type needs different early steps. A dooring case often turns on the parked car&#8217;s occupant and the rider&#8217;s path. A hit-and-run case may turn on your own insurance coverage. Commercial crashes can involve more than one company, so the facts about who employed the driver matter.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Be Liable and How Fault Works in California<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1714.\">Civil Code \u00a7 1714<\/a> states this rule.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/cal-3d\/20\/html\/0725-01.html\">Daly v. General Motors Corp.<\/a> for this rule.<\/p>\n<p>When more than one defendant is at fault, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Civil Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a> limits each defendant&#8217;s share of non-economic damages to its percentage of fault. That is why a driver, a path owner and a public agency may each face a separate share.<\/p>\n<p>Private trails follow another rule. <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=846.\">Civil Code \u00a7 846<\/a> generally limits an owner&#8217;s duty of care for land open to recreational riding. It does not reach willful or malicious failure to guard or warn of a hazard, injury where permission to enter was granted for a consideration (such as a fee), or people the owner expressly invited.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence matters. Police reports, photos, witness names, camera footage and vehicle damage records help show what happened. Whether a particular claim has merit depends on the facts of that crash.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Bicycle Injury Claim May Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A bicycle injury claim can seek money for the losses the crash caused. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=3281.\">Civil Code \u00a7 3281<\/a>, a person harmed by another&#8217;s unlawful act may recover compensation in money from the person at fault.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economic damages<\/strong> are objectively verifiable money losses. They include medical expenses, lost earnings, lost work opportunities, burial costs, and the cost to repair or replace property such as the bike, helmet and gear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-economic damages<\/strong> are subjective losses. They include pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental suffering, emotional distress, and loss of society and companionship.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=3333.\">Civil Code \u00a7 3333<\/a>, for breach of an obligation not arising from contract, damages compensate for all the detriment proximately caused, whether it could have been anticipated or not, except where the Code otherwise expressly provides. Punitive damages under Civil Code \u00a7 3294 require clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has been guilty of oppression, fraud, or malice; for a corporate employer, the advance knowledge and conscious disregard, authorization, ratification or act of oppression, fraud, or malice must be on the part of an officer, director, or managing agent of the corporation.<\/p>\n<p>No lawyer can predict what a particular claim will be worth. Each claim turns on its own facts and injuries.<\/p>\n<h2>How Your Bicycle Accident Case Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A bicycle case usually moves through a first conversation, evidence protection, investigation, a demand to the insurer, and a lawsuit only if needed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First conversation.<\/strong> We review the crash, your injuries and any insurer contact so far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect evidence.<\/strong> Keep the bike, helmet, clothing, photos and medical records. Don&#8217;t repair or discard the bike before talking with a lawyer. Hold off on recorded statements to an insurer until you&#8217;ve spoken with counsel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigate and document.<\/strong> We gather the police report, vehicle and scene records, and medical records, and coordinate with your treating providers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiate.<\/strong> The claim goes to the responsible insurer or party with a written demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File suit if needed.<\/strong> Timelines vary. A case may resolve before trial or go to trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines matter. California personal injury lawsuits <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">generally must be filed within two years<\/a> of the injury, subject to exceptions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/statute-limitations\">California Courts Self-Help Guide<\/a> explains this general rule and its exceptions. Wrongful death cases also fall under the two-year limit for an action for the death of an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>), so ask early. Claims against a city, county or other public agency follow different and shorter steps.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Colvin Accident Lawyers for a Bicycle Case<\/h2>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers is a personal injury and wrongful death firm based in Bakersfield, California. Donald Norman Colvin, a California-licensed attorney, is responsible for this site.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes assistants and office staff. They help with intake, records, scheduling and client communication.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, dog bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. A bicycle crash can involve several of these areas, so we review the whole set of facts.<\/p>\n<p>We explain what your claim involves, what the next step is and what to expect at each stage, in plain language.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-bicycle-locked-to-a-metal-rack-on-a-city-street-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"A bicycle locked to a metal rack on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Questions About Bicycle Accident Claims in Kern County<\/h2>\n<p>Most riders ask the same questions after a crash. Here are short answers.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to the driver&#8217;s insurance company?<\/summary><p>Be careful. Recorded statements and early offers can affect your claim, so speak with an attorney first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I pay to talk with a bicycle accident attorney?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>It depends on the facts of your crash. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1714.\">Civil Code \u00a7 1714(a)<\/a>, a person is responsible for injury caused by a lack of ordinary care, &#8220;except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself.&#8221; A rider&#8217;s own fault can reduce what they recover, and how that rule applies to your case depends on the specific facts. Contact our office to talk through your crash.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the driver fled?<\/summary><p>A hit-and-run driver doesn&#8217;t end your options. Your own uninsured-motorist coverage may apply, so ask about your policy.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>Personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits generally must be filed within two years, with exceptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>). Public agency claims have separate, shorter steps.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do bicycle claims go to trial?<\/summary><p>Many claims resolve before trial, and some go to trial. Timing varies from case to case.<\/p>\n<p>If a car door, a turning vehicle or a road hazard hurt you while you were riding, you may have a claim. You don&#8217;t have to face the insurance calls alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Contact Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a> to talk through your crash.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to Do After a Bicycle Accident<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some injuries, including head and spinal injuries, may not show symptoms right away. A medical evaluation protects your health and creates a record of your injuries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, photograph the intersection, vehicles, road conditions and your bicycle. Write down names, contact details and witness information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, repair estimates, lost-wage information and any notes about how the crash affects your daily life.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speak With an Attorney First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk with Colvin Accident Lawyers before giving a recorded statement or signing any document from an insurance company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Be Careful With the Insurance Company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recorded statements and early settlement offers from the other driver&#x27;s insurer can affect your claim. Before you speak with an adjuster, talk with an attorney about your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Cyclists Turn to Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Access to Our Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call our Bakersfield office to speak with someone about your bicycle accident and the next steps.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Kern County<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent injured cyclists and families throughout Kern County, including Bakersfield, Tehachapi and Delano, along with nearby communities.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on Injury Cases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice focuses on personal injury matters, including bicycle, car, truck, pedestrian and wrongful death cases.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Injured on Your Bike? Start With a Free Consultation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+16616161177\">Call Colvin or Contact Us Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Call Colvin or Contact Us Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hit by a car or hurt in a bike crash in Bakersfield or Kern County? Learn how fault, damages and deadlines work in California. Then contact Colvin Accident Lawyers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"","chg_sendback":"","chg_canonical":"","chg_lang":"","chg_hreflang":"[]","chg_jsonld":"[{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"speakable\": {\"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\", \"cssSelector\": [\"article > p:first-of-type\", \".wp-block-details p\", \"article > h1\"]}, \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Donald Norman Colvin\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/donald-colvin-esq-bakersfield-personal-injury-attorney\", \"jobTitle\": \"Bakersfield Personal Injury Attorney\", \"sameAs\": [\"https:\/\/bakersfield.kernhigh.org\", \"https:\/\/www.calstate.edu\", \"https:\/\/www.wsulaw.edu\", \"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/nZfBxYtQQifX3osw5\"]}, \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/#organization\", \"name\": \"Colvin Accident Lawyers\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/\"}, \"reviewedBy\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Regina Absher\", \"jobTitle\": \"Personal Injury Paralegal\"}, \"inLanguage\": \"en\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Should I talk to the driver's insurance company?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Be careful. Recorded statements and early offers can affect your claim, so speak with an attorney first.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will I pay to talk with a bicycle accident attorney?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I recover if I was partly at fault?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It depends on the facts of your crash. Under Civil Code \u00a7 1714(a), a person is responsible for injury caused by a lack of ordinary care, \\\"except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself.\\\" A rider's own fault can reduce what they recover, and how that rule applies to your case depends on the specific facts. Contact our office to talk through your crash.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What if the driver fled?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A hit-and-run driver doesn't end your options. Your own uninsured-motorist coverage may apply, so ask about your policy.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How long do I have to file?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits generally must be filed within two years, with exceptions (Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1). Public agency claims have separate, shorter steps.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do bicycle claims go to trial?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Many claims resolve before trial, and some go to trial. Timing varies from case to case. If a car door, a turning vehicle or a road hazard hurt you while you were riding, you may have a claim. You don't have to face the insurance calls alone. Contact Colvin Accident Lawyers to talk through your crash.\"}}], \"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/#faq\", \"@type\": [\"Article\", \"FAQPage\"], \"image\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-in-a-reflective-jacket-crouches-by-a-painted-photo.jpg\"}, {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/#webpage\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/\", \"name\": \"Bicycle Accident Attorney Kern County | Colvin\", \"@type\": \"WebPage\", \"about\": {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/#service\"}, \"isPartOf\": {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/\"}, \"breadcrumb\": {\"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\", \"itemListElement\": [{\"item\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/\", \"name\": \"Home\", \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1}, {\"item\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/practice-areas\/\", \"name\": \"Practice Areas\", \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2}, {\"item\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/\", \"name\": \"Bicycle Accident Attorney Kern County\", \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3}]}, \"inLanguage\": \"en-US\", \"mainEntity\": {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/#faq\"}, \"description\": \"Hit by a car or hurt in a bike crash in Bakersfield or Kern County? Learn how fault, damages and deadlines work in California. Then contact Colvin Accident Lawyers.\", \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\"}, {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/#service\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/\", \"name\": \"Bicycle Accident Attorney Services in Kern County\", \"@type\": \"Service\", \"audience\": {\"@type\": \"PeopleAudience\", \"audienceType\": \"Injured bicyclists and family members of injured or deceased bicyclists in Kern County, California\"}, \"provider\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/#organization\", \"name\": \"Colvin Accident Lawyers\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/\"}, \"areaServed\": [{\"name\": \"Kern County, California\", \"@type\": \"AdministrativeArea\"}, {\"name\": \"Bakersfield, California\", \"@type\": \"City\"}, {\"name\": \"Delano, California\", \"@type\": \"City\"}, {\"name\": \"Tehachapi, California\", \"@type\": \"City\"}], \"description\": \"Information about how a bicycle accident injury claim works under California law, covering fault and comparative negligence, potential defendants, categories of recoverable damages, the general claim process, and filing deadlines for bicycle crashes in Kern County.\", \"serviceType\": \"Bicycle accident personal injury and wrongful death representation\", \"termsOfService\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\", \"inLanguage\": \"en\", \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\"}, {\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\", \"itemListElement\": [{\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/\"}, {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bicycle Accident Attorney Kern County | Colvin\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/bicycle-accident-attorney-kern-county\/\"}]}]","chg_meta_description":"Hit by a car or hurt in a bike crash in Bakersfield or Kern County? Learn how fault, damages and deadlines work in California. Then contact Colvin Accident Lawyers.","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1101","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1101\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}