Los Angeles Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents Lawyer
At Parkle Law, our attorneys focus on helping pedestrians and bicyclists who have been injured in serious traffic accidents throughout California. We understand how devastating these incidents can be — from severe physical injuries and emotional trauma to mounting medical bills, lost income, and long recovery periods.
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents remain a serious concern across California, especially in busy urban areas like Los Angeles and Orange County. With heavy traffic, distracted driving, and limited roadway protection for non-motorists, these accidents often result in life-changing injuries.
If you were injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident caused by a negligent driver, you may have the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages. Parkle Law is committed to guiding clients through every step of the legal process with clear communication, strong advocacy, and dedicated personal support.
Speaking with an experienced California personal injury attorney can help you understand your legal rights and take the appropriate steps to protect your claim after an accident.
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Why Choose Parkle Law?
Focused Personal Injury Representation: Parkle Law is dedicated to representing individuals injured in car accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and other negligence-related incidents throughout California.
Client-Focused Approach: We prioritize clear communication, honest guidance, and personalized attention so clients feel informed and supported at every stage of their case.
No Fees Unless We Recover Compensation: In most personal injury cases, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay attorney’s fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
Free Consultations Available: Our team is available to review your case, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal options after an accident.
How Parkle Law Helps After an Accident
After a serious injury, it can be difficult to manage medical treatment, insurance claims, and financial pressure all at once. Parkle Law works to simplify the legal process and protect your rights while you focus on recovery.
Our attorneys can:
Review your case and explain your legal options in clear terms.
Communicate directly with insurance companies on your behalf.
Pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.
Investigate the accident and gather key evidence to support your claim.
Guide you through every step of the personal injury process with dedicated support.
What Should I Do After an Accident?
Knowing what to do after a car accident can make a significant difference for your safety, recovery, and potential personal injury claim. Taking the right steps early on helps protect both your health and your legal rights.
Stay calm and assess the situation.
Take a moment to ensure your safety and try to remain as composed as possible.Call 911 or local law enforcement.
Reporting the accident ensures that an official police report is created, which can be an important piece of evidence for your claim.Check for injuries.
Assess yourself and others involved for any signs of injury, even if symptoms are not immediately obvious.Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Visit a hospital or urgent care center promptly, as some injuries may take hours or days to fully appear.Gather evidence if you are able.
Take photos of the vehicles, accident scene, road conditions, and any visible injuries. Collect contact information from other drivers and any witnesses.Cooperate with law enforcement.
Provide accurate and factual information when speaking with police officers at the scene.Speak with a personal injury attorney.
Early legal guidance can help you understand your rights, protect important evidence, and avoid mistakes that could affect your claim.
What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. Every case is different, and the value of a claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact on your daily life, and the available evidence.
Compensation in a pedestrian or bicycle accident claim is generally divided into the following categories:
- Economic damages – Direct financial losses that can be proven with documentation such as medical bills, treatment records, and employment history.
- Non-economic damages – Intangible losses that affect your quality of life, including physical pain, emotional suffering, and long-term trauma.
- Punitive damages – In rare cases, courts may award additional damages when the at-fault party acted with extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct, as permitted under California law.
Common Examples of Recoverable Damages
| Economic Damages | Non-Economic Damages |
|---|---|
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Emergency medical care and hospitalization Ongoing medical treatment and rehabilitation Physical therapy and long-term care services Lost income due to time away from work Reduced future earning capacity |
Physical pain and suffering Emotional distress and mental anguish Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Loss of enjoyment of life Loss of companionship or support |
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Types of Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents can occur in many different ways, often resulting in serious injuries due to the limited physical protection available to pedestrians and cyclists. Understanding the different types of accidents can help clarify liability, insurance issues, and the legal options available after an injury.
Pedestrian Accidents – Occur when a person on foot is struck by a vehicle. These incidents commonly happen in intersections, parking lots, school zones, residential neighborhoods, and busy urban areas such as Los Angeles. Because pedestrians have no physical protection from impact, injuries are often severe and may require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Crosswalk Accidents – Involve drivers failing to yield to pedestrians who are legally crossing the street. These cases often involve distracted driving, speeding, unsafe turns at intersections, or failure to obey traffic signals.
Bicycle Accidents – Involve collisions between cyclists and motor vehicles, roadway hazards, or unsafe traffic conditions. Cyclists are especially vulnerable to serious injuries because they share the road with larger and faster-moving vehicles while having limited physical protection.
Dooring Accidents – Happen when a driver or passenger opens a vehicle door into the path of an approaching bicyclist. These accidents are common in urban areas with street parking and can cause riders to crash directly into the door or nearby traffic.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents – Occur when a driver leaves the scene after striking a pedestrian or cyclist without providing information or assistance. These cases can involve complex insurance issues, including uninsured motorist claims.
Bicycle Lane Accidents – Occur when drivers illegally enter bike lanes, make unsafe lane changes, or fail to check for cyclists before turning or parking. These accidents can result in serious injuries due to the close proximity between bicycles and moving vehicles.
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After an accident, seek medical attention immediately, report the incident to law enforcement, document the scene if possible, and avoid discussing fault with insurance companies before speaking with an attorney.
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Liability may depend on the circumstances of the accident. In many cases, negligent drivers may be held responsible for distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, unsafe turns, or violating traffic laws.
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Yes. Injured pedestrians and bicyclists may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other accident-related damages.
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If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident, you may still have legal options available, including uninsured motorist coverage depending on your insurance policy and the facts of the case.
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California law limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim. Acting quickly can help preserve evidence and protect your legal rights.
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Yes. Cyclists are generally required to follow the same traffic laws that apply to motor vehicles, including traffic signals, stop signs, and roadway rules.
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Common causes include distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, unsafe lane changes, dooring incidents, impaired driving, and poor visibility conditions.
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