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This page provides general legal information about bicycle accident cases in Los Angeles, California. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance specific to your case.
Bicycle Accident in Los Angeles
Los Angeles bicycle accident claims arise on the city's expanding protected bike lane network, along PCH, on the LA River path, and at the countless unprotected intersections where cyclists and vehicle traffic converge. LADOT maintains much of the city's bike infrastructure, creating government tort claim exposure for road defect claims alongside standard vehicle liability claims.
California Law That Applies
California pure comparative fault. Two-year SOL under CCP § 335.1. Six-month government tort claim for LADOT or City of LA road defects. Vehicle Code § 21200 grants cyclists full vehicle rights.
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 Los Angeles
Stanley Mosk Courthouse handles most LA City bicycle accident cases. LA County's hub routing assigns cases by ZIP code. Trial timelines 2–3 years from filing.
Primary Courthouse
Stanley Mosk Courthouse
111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Unlimited Civil Division
FAQs — Bicycle Accident in Los Angeles
How long do I have to file a bicycle accident lawsuit in Los Angeles?
The statute of limitations for a bicycle accident personal injury claim in Los Angeles is two years from the date of the accident under CCP section 335.1. Claims against the City of Los Angeles, LADOT, or LA Metro 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 Los Angeles?
Dooring a cyclist in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles caused my bicycle accident?
Road defects that cause bicycle accidents in Los Angeles — potholes, failed pavement, defective bike lane markings — create government entity liability claims against the City of Los Angeles, LADOT, or LA Metro. 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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