Bicycle accidents in Pacific Palisades can cause catastrophic personal injuries. Sadly, they typically occur due to the negligence of motorists. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc, we hold them accountable and protect your rights to compensation.  

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our Pacific Palisades bicycle accident attorneys provide the comprehensive legal representation you need in filing a claim. Top case results reveal settlements and jury awards totaling millions. To get our team on your side, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS and request a free consultation today.  

Our Pacific Palisades Bicycle Accident Attorneys Get You Compensation For Your Injuries 

The Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to making our area appealing and safe for all residents. Bicycling is a popular hobby, whether you are patronizing local businesses, visiting public parks, or cycling along local streets. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents in Pacific Palisades pose significant risks.  

With little to protect them, personal injuries suffered by cyclists are often severe. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we help victims and their families get compensation. Common types of injuries suffered by clients in cases our Pacific Palisades bicycle accident attorneys represent include:  

• Back and neck injuries, such as fractured vertebrae and herniated discs; 
• Burn injuries and road rash, due to contact with hot engine parts or road surfaces; 
• Deep cuts and lacerations, resulting in permanent scarring and disfigurement; 
• Head and brain injuries, which can cause long-term disabilities; 
• Internal injuries, causing potentially life-threatening harm to body organs and systems; 
• Multiple broken bones, often involving complex fractures of shoulders, arms, legs, and hips; 
• Soft tissue injuries, such as torn muscles and tendons; 
• Spinal cord injuries, leaving victims with potentially permanent paralysis. 

What Are The Leading Causes of Pacific Palisades Bicycle Accidents?  

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), over 3,500 bicycle accidents happen each year in Los Angeles County. This ranks us among the most dangerous places in the state. Personal injuries suffered by victims are severe. While steep, winding roads in our area can make them more likely to happen, the leading cause is negligence on the part of motorists.    

Negligence means taking actions that put others at risk or failing to take reasonable precautions. Examples of driver negligence in Pacific Palisades bicycle accident claims include:  

• Aggressive driving, such as following bicyclists too closely or cutting them off in traffic; 
• Distracted driving, such as focusing on cell phones, texting, or other activities, rather than on the road; 
• Impaired driving, which may involve alcohol or drugs; 
• Not yielding at crosswalks or running red lights and stop signs; 
• Speeding and going too fast for conditions, which also increases the risk of fatal injuries.  

If you or someone you love is injured as the result of a driver's negligence, reach out to Harris Personal Injury Lawyers. Our Pacific Palisades bicycle accident attorneys can conduct a full investigation, gathering the evidence needed to hold the at-fault driver accountable.  

What Are My Options In Filing A Bicycle Accident Claim In Pacific Palisades?  

When a Pacific Palisades bicycle accident happens, you may be entitled to compensation through the at-fault driver's insurance. While you focus on yourself and the recovery process, our legal team at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers aggressively negotiates with insurance representatives. We fight to get you the maximum amount in a settlement.  

If the at-fault party is uninsured or their policy fails to cover your costs, you have the option of taking your case to court. Our experienced Pacific Palisades bicycle accident attorneys guide you through each step of the process. Compensation available in a bicycle accident lawsuit filed through the Los Angeles County Civil Court includes:  

• Economic damages, covering actual costs. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, and future lost income or benefits due to long-term disabilities.
• Non-economic damages, covering intangible losses. This includes pain, suffering, scarring, disfigurement, and any lost enjoyment in life you experience. 
• Exemplary damages, which punish the at-fault driver. We can push for these in cases involving gross negligence.  

What if you are injured in a hit-and-run bicycle accident in Pacific Palisades? Harris Personal Injury Lawyers will work with law enforcement and take whatever other actions are needed to identify them and hold them accountable. As we typically work on a contingency basis, you do not have to worry about upfront costs or out-of-pocket attorney fees.