{"id":1523,"date":"2026-10-23T03:24:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T03:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-138-224-95.nip.io\/wrongful-death-claims-bakersfield-kern-county\/wrongful-death-bicycle-crash-kern-county\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T08:20:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:20:52","slug":"wrongful-death-bicycle-crash-kern-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wrongful-death-claims-bakersfield-kern-county\/wrongful-death-bicycle-crash-kern-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatal Bicycle Crash Wrongful Death Claim Kern County"},"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 high-visibility vest places a numbered marker by a guardrail on a closed two-lane road at dawn.\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-in-a-high-visibility-vest-places-a-numbered-photo-15.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)\">Wrongful Death \u00b7 Bicycle Crashes \u00b7 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)\">Lost a Loved One in a Bicycle Crash? You Don&#x27;t Have to Face It Alone.<\/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)\">Colvin Accident Lawyers represents families in Kern County and nearby communities after a fatal bicycle collision. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation.<\/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 Your 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 Your 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 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A wrongful death claim lets certain family members seek monetary damages after someone dies because of another person&#8217;s negligence or wrongful act. This guide explains the fatal bicycle crash wrongful death claim Kern County families may need to understand: who can bring it, what it can cover, and which deadlines may apply. Colvin Accident Lawyers is based in Bakersfield, California, and represents accident victims and families.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Fatal Bicycle Crash Wrongful Death Claim Is and Who Can Bring One<\/h2>\n<p>A wrongful death claim is brought after a person dies because of someone else&#8217;s negligence. California law limits who may file it.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=377.60.\">Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 377.60<\/a>, these people may bring the claim:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s surviving spouse or domestic partner.<\/li>\n<li>The decedent&#8217;s children, and the children of a child who has died.<\/li>\n<li>If there are no surviving children or their descendants, the people who would inherit the property under intestate succession (inheritance rules that apply when there is no will).<\/li>\n<li>Dependent family members, such as a putative spouse, stepchildren, or parents. If the decedent&#8217;s parents have died, the decedent&#8217;s legal guardians may act.<\/li>\n<li>A minor who lived in the decedent&#8217;s household for the previous 180 days and relied on the decedent for one-half or more of support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The decedent&#8217;s personal representative can also bring the claim on their behalf. Eligibility depends on family structure and dependency, so each family&#8217;s situation matters.<\/p>\n<p>Liability can reach more than the driver. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH&amp;sectionNum=17150.\">Cal. Veh. Code \u00a7 17150<\/a>, a motor vehicle owner can be liable for a negligent driver who used the vehicle with the owner&#8217;s express or implied permission.<\/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 you are looking into a claim after a loved one died while riding a bicycle, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the deadlines alone, and our team is ready to talk. 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-cyclist-rides-along-a-busy-city-street-in-dublin-ireland-w-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A cyclist rides along a busy city street in Dublin, Ireland, with pedestrians and traffic nearby.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Claim Can Cover: Losses Survivors May Recover<\/h2>\n<p>Survivors can seek losses tied to the death, such as lost financial support, lost household services, funeral costs, and loss of companionship. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Cal. Civ. Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a>, non-economic damages are subjective, non-monetary losses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Cal. Civ. Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a> defines economic losses as objectively verifiable monetary losses, such as medical expenses, lost earnings, and burial costs. It defines non-economic losses as subjective losses, such as loss of society, companionship, and consortium.<\/p>\n<p>A separate survival claim covers losses the decedent suffered before death. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=377.34.\">Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 377.34<\/a>, those damages generally do not include pain, suffering, or disfigurement. The statute has a narrow exception for actions granted a preference under Section 36 before January 1, 2022, or filed from January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2026, so the preference or filing date matters.<\/p>\n<p>Records help show these losses. Earnings records, household routines, medical bills, and funeral invoices are useful starting points.<\/p>\n<h2>How Bicycle Fatalities Happen and Who May Be Responsible<\/h2>\n<p>Responsibility depends on what each party did and what each party controlled. <a href=\"https:\/\/safetrec.berkeley.edu\/2025-safetrec-traffic-safety-facts-bicycle-safety\">Common crash patterns<\/a> include a driver failing to yield at an intersection, turning across a cyclist&#8217;s path, rear-ending a cyclist, or driving while distracted or impaired.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/research-areas\/speed\">Speed matters too.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A city, county, or transit agency can also be responsible for a dangerous road condition. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=835.\">Cal. Gov. Code \u00a7 835<\/a>, a public entity can be liable if the condition was dangerous, caused the injury, created a foreseeable risk of that harm, and either a public employee&#8217;s negligence created it or the entity had notice in time to fix it.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Matters Early and Why Timing Counts<\/h2>\n<p>The general deadline for a death claim is two years, but a claim against a public entity has a shorter first step. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>, the period for an action over a death caused by another&#8217;s wrongful act is two years.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Cal. Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a>, a claim for a death against a public entity must be presented not later than six months after the cause of action accrues. A lawsuit against a public entity has its own timing rule under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=945.6.\">Cal. Gov. Code \u00a7 945.6<\/a>, which depends on written notice under the claims rules.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence to preserve includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The police or collision report.<\/li>\n<li>Names and contact details for witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>Photos of the scene, the bicycle, and any helmet or gear.<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle damage records.<\/li>\n<li>Video from traffic cameras or nearby businesses, if any exists.<\/li>\n<li>Coroner or medical examiner records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Footage can be overwritten, and roads get repaired, so early preservation matters. <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> early so the firm can review these dates and records in time.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: The Process From First Call to Resolution<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free consultation and moves through review, investigation, and either negotiation or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential, and has no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case review.<\/strong> The firm reviews the crash facts, reports, family losses, and applicable deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and claim presentation.<\/strong> The firm gathers records and presents the claim to insurers or other responsible parties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> Many claims resolve through negotiation, while others require a lawsuit. The path depends on the facts and the parties involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case ends in a settlement or judgment, and the firm explains how each step affects the family.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary. No one can predict the length or result of a case in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>How Colvin Accident Lawyers Helps Families in Kern County<\/h2>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers is based in Bakersfield, California. The firm represents accident victims and families in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, dog bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.<\/p>\n<p>Donald Norman Colvin is the responsible lawyer for this site. The firm also has assistants and office staff who work alongside its lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s stated service areas include Kern County, Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and Tehachapi. Families in these communities can reach the firm through its contact page.<\/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<h2>Common Questions About Bicycle Wrongful Death Claims<\/h2>\n<p>A fatal bicycle crash wrongful death claim in Kern County often raises the same few questions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/cal-3d\/20\/html\/0725-01.html\">California&#8217;s fault and filing rules<\/a> answer most of them.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a stepchild or parent file a claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They may, if they depended on the decedent. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=377.60.\">Cal. Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 377.60<\/a>, dependency is part of the test.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does insurance play a role?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance can be part of these claims. The firm reviews the insurance picture during case review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens at the first consultation?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm reviews the crash facts, reports, losses, and deadlines with the family.<\/p><\/details>\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-cyclist-in-a-reflective-vest-holds-the-handlebars-on-a-cit-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A cyclist in a reflective vest holds the handlebars on a city street in Portugal.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Colvin Accident Lawyers About Your Family&#8217;s Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re reading this while grieving and trying to understand a crash, you&#8217;re facing hard questions at a hard time. You don&#8217;t have to work through the deadlines and records alone. When you&#8217;re ready, <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">reach out to our team<\/a> to talk through what happened.<\/p>\n\n<\/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. 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Before you give a recorded statement or sign any document, consider talking with a lawyer about what you are being asked to provide.<\/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 Today<\/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 Today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\">Bicycle Crash Wrongful Death Cases We Handle<\/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\">Cyclists Struck by Vehicles<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collisions with cars, trucks, and buses that cause the death of a bicyclist on Kern County roads.<\/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 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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\">Serving Families Across the Region<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent families in Kern County and surrounding communities, including Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and Tehachapi.<\/p><\/div><\/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 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