San Diego
Bicycle Accident
Attorney
Without a vehicle frame, airbags, or seat belts, cyclists on San Diego’s busy streets are uniquely exposed when drivers or road designers make mistakes. If you were hit by a car, doored in a bike lane, or crashed because of a dangerous roadway condition, Hulburt Law Firm focuses on serious bicycle accident cases and helps injured riders and their families navigate the medical and legal fallout.
Types of bicycle accident cases we handle:
- Bike lane and shoulder collisions
- Dooring and right-hook/left-turn crashes at intersections
- Crashes caused by speeding, distracted, or drunk drivers
- E-bike accidents
- Uber/Lyft and delivery-driver bike collisions
- Crashes involving potholes, road construction, or missing signs
- Dangerous roadway conditions
Our Approach
Throughout your bicycle accident case, we keep you informed, answer your questions, and explain each step of the process in clear language. Because we limit the number of serious injury and wrongful death cases we accept, we’re able to dig deeply into the facts—reviewing police reports, helmet-cam or dash-cam video, GPS and ride-tracking data, and medical records—to tell the full story of what happened to you.
Our role is to deal with the drivers, insurance companies, and, when necessary, government entities responsible for dangerous road conditions so you can focus on your medical recovery.
If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle accident in or around San Diego, we invite you to contact us for a free case review.
Navigate the Law
Understand and manage the complexities of your case with an expert legal team on your side.
Gather Crucial Evidence
Our legal team collects crucial evidence to present a compelling case.
Negotiate Settlements
We handle negotiations with insurance companies and opposing parties in order to achieve the highest settlements possible.
Representation in Court
Our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation if your case goes to trial.
Case Results
Our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving extraordinary results.
A negligent driver rear-ended a cyclist in Carlsbad who was lawfully using the bike lane, causing a severe spine injury.
A commercial truck driver drifted off the road and struck and killed a San Diego bicyclist lawfully riding on the shoulder.
A negligent driver swerved across multiple lanes and struck a North San Diego County cyclist from behind, causing a serious head and brain injury.
Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car while using a dangerous crosswalk.
A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.
A massive, improperly installed gate collapsed on a sub-contracted worker who was asked by the general contractor to paint it, causing his tragic death.
The Harm
Two cyclists were riding lawfully when a truck suddenly swerved across multiple lanes of traffic and struck them from behind. The impact, captured on a dashboard camera, was violent—the cyclists were launched over the vehicle and sustained catastrophic injuries. Despite the clear video evidence, the defense downplayed the extent of their injuries and refused to offer fair compensation.
The Truth
Attorney Conor Hulburt exposed the defense’s strategy. In depositions, he revealed that the medical experts hired by the defense were not impartial—they were long-time consultants for insurance companies who regularly testified against injury victims. Their assessments relied on flawed assumptions and conveniently ignored the cyclists' documented symptoms and lived experiences.
Justice
As the trial approached and the truth became undeniable, the defense dramatically increased its settlement offer. The case resolved for a fair and substantial amount—one that recognized the full scope of the cyclists’ injuries and the life-altering impact of the crash.
If you or someone you love is facing something like this, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Request a free case review to talk with a San Diego personal injury lawyer about your options.
How It Works
Free Case Review
During your free case review, we listen to how the crash happened, how your injuries are affecting your life, and what questions you have. We review any photos, police reports, or insurance letters you already have and give an honest assessment of the strengths, challenges, and next steps in your potential bicycle accident case.
Detailed Investigation
Once you decide to move forward and the scope of work is signed, our team begins a focused investigation. In bicycle cases, that can include examining the crash scene, inspecting your bike and safety gear, reviewing police and traffic collision reports, obtaining dash-cam or traffic-camera footage when available, and interviewing witnesses. We work to secure key evidence early, before it’s lost or overwritten.
Expert Collaboration
To fully explain what happened and how it has affected you, we collaborate with carefully selected experts. Depending on the case, that may include accident reconstructionists, medical specialists, life-care planners, and economists. They help us analyze how the collision occurred, document the nature and extent of your injuries, and calculate the financial impact on you and your family.
Comprehensive Legal Strategy
Using the facts and expert input, we develop a tailored legal strategy for your bicycle accident claim. That includes identifying all potentially liable parties (such as drivers, employers, or public entities), understanding the applicable insurance coverages, and carefully assessing your medical bills, lost income, and non-economic harms. Our goal is to present a clear, evidence-based picture of what you’ve been through.
Settlement Negotiation
We handle communications and negotiations with the insurance companies and defense lawyers so you don’t have to. During this stage, we present the evidence we’ve gathered, respond to attempts to shift blame onto you as a cyclist, and push back against efforts to undervalue your injuries. Throughout negotiations, we keep you informed, explain any offers, and advise you on your options.
Litigation & Trial Representation
If a fair resolution cannot be reached through negotiation, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to court. Our trial attorneys have experience presenting bicycle accident cases to judges and juries, including addressing common misconceptions about cyclists. At trial, we tell your story through your testimony, witnesses, experts, and carefully prepared exhibits so the decision-makers understand the full impact of the crash on your life.
California Bicycle Accident Law: Rights, Liability & Deadlines
Bicycle accident cases in California can be more complicated than a typical car crash. Riders must follow certain rules of the road, but drivers, cities, and others also have legal duties to help keep cyclists safe. Understanding how fault, liability, insurance, and deadlines work after a bike crash in or around San Diego can help you make informed decisions about your next steps.
Bicycle Rights Under California Law
California’s Fault Rules for Bicycle Accidents
Who Can Be Held Liable After a Bicycle Crash?
Damages You Can Recover After a Bike Accident
Insurance Coverage After a Bike Accident
Deadlines to File a Bicycle Accident Claim in California
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
Forget surface-level research and mediocre inquiries. We dive deep to conduct extensive investigations and gather evidence in order to build your strongest case.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use technology to your advantage. By using video and photography, scene recreations, and graphics, we tell your story in a visually-compelling way that other law firms cannot match.
Maximum Compensation
Defense attorneys and insurance companies know us and respect us. We assess the full extent of your damages and pursue all responsible parties in order to maximize the compensation you deserve.
The Right Experience
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases are rarely simple. We have taken on the largest corporations, insurance companies, and defense firms in the country and won.
Genuine Care
We understand how important it is to have a compassionate and considerate lawyer. From providing regular case updates to ensuring clients are adequately prepared for each step of the case, we continually demonstrate our care for all of our clients.
Bicycle Accident
FAQs
What should I do after a bicycle accident in San Diego?
How do California bicycle laws affect my accident claim?
Can I bring a bicycle accident claim in California if I was partially at fault?
Can I still recover compensation if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
Who pays my medical bills after a bike accident?
What if the driver who hit me left the scene or has no insurance?
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What if a dangerous road or pothole caused my bicycle crash?
What if my loved one was killed in a bicycle accident?
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Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
The Hulburt Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases in San Diego, California.
