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This page provides general legal information about bicycle accident cases in Long Beach, California. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance specific to your case.
Bicycle Accident in Long Beach
Long Beach bicycle accident claims occur on the coastal cycling routes along PCH, on the LA River path, and in the city's growing protected bike lane network. The Port of Long Beach's drayage truck traffic creates specific bicycle accident risk on Port-adjacent streets and the I-710 corridor. Port of Long Beach property falls under City of Long Beach government tort claim procedures for road defect claims.
California Law That Applies
California pure comparative fault. Two-year SOL. Six-month city tort claim for City of Long Beach or Port of Long Beach infrastructure defects. Vehicle Code § 21200 full cyclist rights. LA Metro Blue Line grade crossings require separate LA Metro government tort claim.
A person riding a bicycle upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
Courts and Procedures in Long Beach
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Ave. LA County Superior Court, Long Beach hub. Trial timelines 2–3 years.
Primary Courthouse
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Unlimited Civil Division
FAQs — Bicycle Accident in Long Beach
How long do I have to file a bicycle accident lawsuit in Long Beach?
The statute of limitations for a bicycle accident personal injury claim in Long Beach is two years from the date of the accident under CCP section 335.1. Claims against the City of Long Beach, Long Beach Transit, or the Port of Long Beach for road defects such as potholes or defective bike lane markings require a government tort claim within six months under Government Code section 945.4.
Who is responsible when a cyclist is doored in Long Beach?
Dooring a cyclist in Long Beach violates California Vehicle Code section 22517, which prohibits opening a vehicle door without checking for approaching cyclists. This creates negligence per se under Evidence Code section 669. The driver and the vehicle owner may both bear liability. California's pure comparative fault system applies — the cyclist can recover even if they share partial responsibility.
What if a road defect in Long Beach caused my bicycle accident?
Road defects that cause bicycle accidents in Long Beach — potholes, failed pavement, defective bike lane markings — create government entity liability claims against the City of Long Beach, Long Beach Transit, or the Port of Long Beach. These require a government tort claim filed within six months of the incident under Government Code section 945.4. Photograph the defect before it is repaired, as government entities often repair reported hazards quickly.
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