{"id":156,"date":"2026-10-15T07:01:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T07:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-138-224-95.nip.io\/bicycle-accident-attorney-lancaster\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T17:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:24:27","slug":"bicycle-accident-attorney-lancaster","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/bicycle-accident-attorney-lancaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicycle Accident Attorney Lancaster | Colvin Lawyers"},"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=\"A bent bicycle with a buckled front wheel rests on a metal shelf, with a numbered tag wired to its seat post.\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-bent-bicycle-with-a-buckled-front-wheel-rests-on-a-metal-s-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 Lawyer | Lancaster, CA<\/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 on Your Bike in Lancaster? Talk to 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)\">We represent cyclists and their families after collisions in Lancaster, Palmdale and across the Antelope Valley. Your 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 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 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Bicycle Accident Attorney Lancaster: Claims, Damages, and Deadlines<\/h2>\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-child-s-bicycle-locked-to-a-metal-bike-rack-on-an-outdoor-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A child&amp;#x27;s bicycle locked 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>Who This Page Is For and What a Bicycle Accident Claim Involves<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for a bicycle accident attorney Lancaster riders can contact, this page explains how a bicycle claim works in California. It is written for injured cyclists in Lancaster, Palmdale, and the Antelope Valley, and for families who lost someone in a bicycle crash.<\/p>\n<p>A bicycle accident claim asks the person or party whose negligence caused a crash to pay for the harm it caused.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1714.\">California Civil Code \u00a7 1714<\/a>, a person can be responsible for injury caused by a lack of ordinary care. That rule applies to drivers, property owners, and others whose careless acts put a rider in harm&#8217;s way.<\/p>\n<p>Common bicycle crash types include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Car dooring, when a parked car&#8217;s door opens into a rider&#8217;s path<\/li>\n<li>Drivers who fail to yield at intersections<\/li>\n<li>Rear-end and sideswipe collisions<\/li>\n<li>Crashes with buses and trucks<\/li>\n<li>Road hazards, such as potholes, debris, or poor road design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers is a personal injury practice based in Bakersfield, California. It handles bicycle, car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bus, dog bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters.<\/p>\n<h2>What Your Claim Can Cover: Injuries and Damages<\/h2>\n<p>A bicycle claim can seek money for medical bills, lost income, and other harm the crash caused. Lawyers call these losses damages.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclists often suffer broken bones, head injuries, facial injuries, road rash, and soft-tissue injuries. Serious crashes can cause lasting harm, which can affect how a claim is valued.<\/p>\n<p>Economic damages are money losses you can document. California law describes them as &#8220;objectively verifiable monetary losses,&#8221; including medical expenses and loss of earnings (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Civil Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a>). In practice, that can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Medication and future medical care<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and lost earning ability<\/li>\n<li>A replacement bicycle, helmet, and other gear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Non-economic damages cover harm that has no price tag. The same statute lists pain, suffering, inconvenience, emotional distress, and loss of companionship (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Civil Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>What shapes a claim is medical records that link injuries to the crash, how serious and lasting the injuries are, and proof of fault. No two cases are alike, so no amount can be predicted at the start.<\/p>\n<p>For families, a wrongful death claim can include burial costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship. These claims follow their own rules, so families should ask about them early.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Responsible and How Fault Is Shared in California<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can share responsibility for a bicycle crash. Each party pays only its own share of non-economic damages, based on its percentage of fault (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1431.2.\">Civil Code \u00a7 1431.2<\/a>). How fault is shared in a bicycle accident can affect a rider&#8217;s claim, and the answer depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>Possible responsible parties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The at-fault driver<\/li>\n<li>A trucking or bus company, when a commercial vehicle is involved (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/drug-alcohol-testing\/what-tests-are-required-and-when-does-testing-occur\">federal drug testing rules<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>A property owner or public agency, for a dangerous road condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Insurers often argue that a cyclist swerved, rode unsafely, or was out of place on the road. Photos, witness statements, vehicle data, and police reports help answer those points. Don&#8217;t give a recorded statement to an adjuster before you talk with a lawyer.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works and What Deadlines Apply<\/h2>\n<p>Your first step is a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue. You describe the crash and your injuries, and we explain what comes next.<\/p>\n<p>A typical case moves through these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation:<\/strong> We review the crash details, your injuries, and any insurance you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation:<\/strong> We gather the crash report, scene evidence, and medical records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Medical care comes first. Keep every appointment and save every bill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation:<\/strong> We may send a demand letter to insurers. Timing varies, and results aren&#8217;t promised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed:<\/strong> If talks stall, a lawsuit may be filed, followed by discovery and possibly trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines matter. For most personal injury lawsuits, California generally allows two years (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/statute-limitations\">California Courts Self-Help Guide<\/a>). A claim against a government agency generally must be presented within six months (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a>). Because these deadlines can be short, early review matters.<\/p>\n<p>Before you sign, ask how fees are calculated. Ask whether you will owe costs the firm advances if there is no recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers is a Bakersfield practice. Donald Norman Colvin is the lawyer who handles these matters, and our team supports each case with intake, records requests, and scheduling.<\/p>\n<p>The practice handles car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, dog bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters. Clients from Lancaster, Palmdale, Tehachapi, Delano, Visalia, Fresno, and across Kern County can reach out through our contact form.<\/p>\n<p>Every case depends on its own facts, and results differ when the facts differ.<\/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>Frequently Asked Questions About Bicycle Accident Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much compensation can I get after a bicycle accident?<\/summary><p>The amount depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, fault, and evidence. No one can predict or promise a figure at the start of a case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays if a bicycle hits a car?<\/summary><p>Fault decides responsibility, and more than one party can share fault. Insurance coverage varies by driver and policy.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What percentage does an accident lawyer take?<\/summary><p>Fees are set in a written agreement, so ask about the percentage and costs at your free consultation. Ask whether you will owe costs the firm advances if there is no recovery.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I avoid saying to an insurer?<\/summary><p>Avoid guessing about fault or your injuries. Don&#8217;t give a recorded statement before you speak with a lawyer.<\/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 a bicycle injury claim?<\/summary><p>For most personal injury lawsuits, California generally allows two years (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>). A claim against a government agency generally must be presented within six months (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Gov. Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a>). Early review matters because timing rules can be complex.<\/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\/vintage-bicycle-with-green-accents-locked-to-a-pole-on-cobbl-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage bicycle with green accents locked to a pole on cobblestone pavement in a city setting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Colvin Accident Lawyers About Your Lancaster Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still treating injuries, handling bills, and fielding calls from an adjuster after a Lancaster bicycle crash, you don&#8217;t have to sort out fault and deadlines alone. Families facing a loss from a fatal collision have the same option. Contact Colvin Accident Lawyers <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">through our contact form<\/a> for a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/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. Please consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.<\/em><\/footer>\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 Contact 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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, Confidential First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened with no cost to start and 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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Donald Norman Colvin Directly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak with the attorney handling bicycle accident matters, not a call center.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through the facts that matter in your case so you can make informed decisions.<\/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\">Support for Families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team helps injured riders and the families of those lost in bicycle crashes.<\/p><\/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\">Protect Your Health and Your Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a medical provider right away, even if your injuries seem minor. If you are able, photograph the scene, your bicycle, your injuries and any vehicles involved, and write down witness names and contact information.<\/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 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 Accident 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\">Car Dooring and Vehicle Door Collisions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A driver or passenger opens a door into a cyclist&#x27;s path, causing a fall or a collision with traffic.<\/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\">Turning and Right-of-Way Crashes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers who turn across a bike lane, merge into a cyclist or fail to yield can cause serious 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\">Hit-and-Run Collisions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the driver leaves the scene, we work to identify the responsible party and the insurance coverage that may apply.<\/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\">Road Hazards and Unsafe Conditions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potholes, debris and poorly maintained roads can cause falls. 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