Riverside bike crash? "I didn't see him" is not a defense.
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A bicycle claim covers everything the crash took from you, now and later.
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Deadlines vary. Act early.
How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Bicycle accidents in Riverside: what to know
Riverside's wide, fast arterial roads, long commutes and growing number of e-bike riders put cyclists close to heavy traffic. A rider has no protection in a crash, so even a low-speed collision can cause broken bones, head injuries and road rash.
California rules that shape your case
- Three feet to pass. A driver passing a bicycle must leave at least three feet, and must change lanes when one is available. If the driver cannot do either safely, the driver must wait (Vehicle Code 21760).
- Taking the lane. A cyclist may use the full lane when it is too narrow to share safely, and to pass, turn left or avoid hazards (Vehicle Code 21202).
- E-bikes. California has three e-bike classes. Class 1 and class 2 have a motor that helps up to 20 mph; class 3 helps up to 28 mph (Vehicle Code 312.5). The class can affect where you may ride, but not your right to safe treatment from drivers.
- Partly at fault? California uses pure comparative fault. Your compensation is reduced by your share of the blame, but not taken away.
- Deadlines vary. Claims against a city or county, for example for a dangerous road or a missing bike lane marking, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early.
Insurance after a bike crash
The driver's liability insurance usually pays. If the driver had no insurance or not enough, your own auto policy's uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may also apply to a bike crash. Check your policy.
Where your case is handled
Most Riverside injury lawsuits are filed in Riverside County Superior Court. Most cases settle before trial.
What to do now
- Get medical care, even if you feel OK. Keep your helmet: it is evidence of the impact.
- Do not repair the bike or throw away damaged gear or clothes.
- Photograph the scene, the car, the bike and your injuries. Ask nearby businesses to save video. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Get the police report number and witness names.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the driver's insurer.
- Call us. There is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
How we work with Riverside clients
Our Riverside office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Your case team works at our headquarters in Irvine. We meet you in Riverside, at your home or hospital, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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