Burbank Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Burbank has invested in cycling, and riders are a common sight on routes like the Chandler Bikeway and along Magnolia Boulevard, as well as on the studio-commuter streets that feed the media district. Yet bicycles still share space with heavy vehicle traffic, and a momentary lapse by a driver can throw a rider to the pavement. With little more than a helmet for protection, cyclists often suffer significant injuries even in lower-speed collisions.

MMG Law Firm is based in Glendale, right across the Burbank line, so we know these bikeways, intersections, and commuter routes. We use that familiarity to reconstruct crashes and to push back when an insurer tries to blame the rider.

Why Burbank Bicycle Crashes Happen Here

• Drivers passing too closely on Magnolia Boulevard and other arterials
• Conflicts where the Chandler Bikeway meets cross streets
• Studio-commuter traffic sharing road space with cyclists
• Right-hook turns and doorings near parked cars
• Drivers failing to check for cyclists before turning or merging

The Three Feet for Safety Act

California's Three Feet for Safety Act, codified at Vehicle Code section 21760, requires drivers to give bicyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing. If three feet is not possible, the driver must slow down and pass only when safe. A driver who crowds or clips a rider can be found negligent. Under California's pure comparative negligence rule, fault may be shared, but a rider can still recover even if found partly at fault, with any award reduced by their percentage of responsibility.

Injuries & Case Types We Handle

• Head and traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones and collarbone fractures
• Road rash and deep abrasions
• Spinal and joint injuries
• Passing, right-hook, dooring, and intersection collisions

Compensation You May Be Able to Pursue

Every case is unique, and no outcome can be guaranteed. Injured cyclists may seek economic damages such as medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity, along with non-economic damages for pain, suffering, scarring, and loss of enjoyment of the activities they love. We work to document the full extent of the harm so the claim reflects its real impact.

Deadlines & Where Burbank Cases Are Filed

California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 generally gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a public entity may share responsibility, a much shorter government-claim deadline can apply, so early advice is important. Burbank bicycle accident cases are handled through the Los Angeles County Superior Court system, including the Burbank Courthouse.

How MMG Law Firm Helps

From a Glendale office minutes from Burbank, attorney Mihran M. Ghazaryan investigates the crash, handles the insurer, and works to hold careless drivers accountable. We offer free consultations in English, Armenian, and Russian, and we take bicycle cases on contingency, so there is no fee unless we win.