In a state like California, where there are thousands of bicyclists, accidents involving bikes and cars happen all too often. Add the explosion in the popularity of e-bikes, and that makes for more bicycle accident lawsuits headed our way. In recent years, California has seen a number of large lawsuits settlements and verdicts involving bicyclists injured in accidents. Here are 5 examples:
$23.75 Million Settlement – Fiesta Island, San Diego
- Incident: A cyclist riding on Fiesta Island was struck by a wrong-way, intoxicated driver and seriously injured due to dangerous roadway conditions.
- Outcome: Settlement for $23.75 million, with liability shared between the motorist and public entity responsible for road maintenance.
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel: Estey & Bomberger (co-counsel) alongside Homampour Law, who brought in Estey & Bomberger because of their expertise in handling bike accident cases in California.
$20 Million Settlement – Du v. City of San Diego (2019)
- Incident: Cyclist struck a hidden trench in Sorrento Valley, resulting in quadriplegia.
- Outcome: The City of San Diego agreed to a $20 million settlement.
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP
$7 Million Verdict – Pothole-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury
- Incident: A cyclist in Los Angeles suffered a traumatic brain injury after hitting a massive, unrepaired pothole.
- Outcome: Jury awarded $7 million in damages.
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel: Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP.
$7.5 Million Settlement – Highway Off-Ramp Quadriplegia
- Incident: A bicyclist lost use of their limbs after colliding with a highway off-ramp at an intersection.
- Outcome: Settlement amounting to $7.5 million with a public entity.
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel: Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora.
$5.2 Million Verdict – Cyclist vs. Vehicle
- Incident: A bicycle collision involving a motor vehicle resulted in serious injuries to the cyclist.
- Outcome: Jury awarded $5.2 million in damages.
- Plaintiffs’ Counsel: The Vartazarian Law Firm.
Injured in a Bike Accident?
If you, or a family member, was injured in a bike accident, you should speak to an experienced bicycle accident lawyer. Considering the size of their verdicts, we would recommend speaking to Estey & Bomberger or Panish Shea Ravipudi.
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