Bicycle Accidents matters in Anaheim
Cycling in Anaheim ranges from the scenic Santa Ana River Trail to congested surface arterials like Harbor Boulevard, Katella Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue, where bikes share crowded lanes with cars, delivery vehicles, and a steady stream of resort and event traffic. Riders heading toward the Disneyland Resort, Angel Stadium, or the Honda Center constantly cross paths with drivers focused on parking, signage, or the road ahead rather than the cyclist beside them. A motorist passing too close or turning across a bike lane can cause catastrophic harm to an unprotected rider.
MMG Law Firm represents injured cyclists in Anaheim and across California. We are based in Glendale, roughly thirty miles north, and we handle Anaheim cases without claiming a local office.
Why bicycle crashes happen here
- Drivers passing too closely on Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue
- Right-hook and left-cross collisions at busy arterial intersections
- Conflicts where the Santa Ana River Trail meets street crossings
- Distracted resort and event traffic failing to watch for riders
The Three Feet for Safety Act
California Vehicle Code section 21760, the Three Feet for Safety Act, requires drivers to give cyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing. If three feet is not possible, the driver must slow down and pass only when it is safe to do so. A violation of this law is powerful evidence of negligence when a passing driver clips or sideswipes a rider. Under California's pure comparative negligence rule, insurers may still try to assign part of the blame to the cyclist, and we are prepared to push back on that.
Injuries and case types we handle
- Head and traumatic brain injuries
- Fractured collarbones, wrists, arms, and legs
- Road rash and severe soft-tissue damage
- Spinal injuries and wrongful death claims
Compensation you may pursue
California law lets injured cyclists pursue economic damages such as medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, and damage to the bicycle and gear, along with non-economic damages for pain and the lasting impact on daily life. No outcome can be guaranteed, and every case differs, but we work to document the full scope of your losses.
Deadlines and the Orange County courthouse
Under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, you generally have two years from the crash to file a California bicycle injury lawsuit. If a public entity or dangerous roadway is involved, a much shorter claim deadline may apply, so early advice is wise. Anaheim bicycle cases are typically filed in the Orange County Superior Court at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.
How MMG Law Firm helps
We reconstruct the crash, secure witness and video evidence, and counter insurer attempts to blame the rider. Free consultations are available in English, Armenian, and Russian, and we work on contingency — no fee unless we win.
Our attorney
How Mihran M. Ghazaryan helps with bicycle accidents
Mihran M. Ghazaryan documents the bike-specific facts insurers prefer to ignore — door-zone collisions, unsafe passing, and right-hook turns — and counters the reflexive assumption that the cyclist was at fault. He gathers the scene evidence, witness accounts, and medical record that put the claim on solid ground, and handles the insurer directly so you can heal.
Types of bicycle accidents we handle
Door-zone collisions
California Vehicle Code §22517 makes opening a door into traffic the responsibility of the door-opener. We frame these cleanly.
Right-hook and unsafe-merge crashes
Drivers turning across a bike lane without yielding. Lane-position and bike-lane markings are central.
Hit-from-behind crashes
Often the most serious injuries. Visibility analysis and reconstruction matter here as much as in any motor-vehicle case.
Damages
What compensation can cover
Every bicycle accident claim is different, but California law allows injured plaintiffs to seek several categories of damages. We build each one with documentation — medical records, wage statements, expert opinions — so nothing is left on the table.
Medical expenses
Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and the future treatment your providers say you'll need.
Lost wages
Income you lost while recovering — and, where the injury affects your ability to work, diminished future earning capacity.
Pain and suffering
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and the ways the injury has changed how you live day to day.
Property damage
Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other property damaged in the incident.
Out-of-pocket costs
Transportation to appointments, medical equipment, household help, and the other expenses an injury forces on you.
How we work
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Free, no-pressure consultation
We listen first. We answer your questions. There is no fee for the initial conversation — and you decide whether to engage us at the end of it.
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Investigation and evidence preservation
Police reports, scene photos, witness statements, vehicle data, surveillance video, medical records. The earlier we collect, the harder it is for the other side to reshape the story later.
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Treatment, demand, and negotiation
We coordinate with your providers, document the full extent of damages — medical, lost income, pain — and present a demand backed by evidence. We push back firmly when an insurer lowballs.
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Litigation when necessary
Most matters settle. When an insurer refuses to be reasonable, we file. Preparing every case as if it will be tried is what makes the settlement number move.
What to do right away
- Get medical attention — concussion symptoms can take days to appear.
- Photograph the bike's resting position, the lane markings, and the vehicle.
- Save the bike, your helmet, and clothing without cleaning them.
- Identify witnesses; pedestrians and other riders often see what police miss.
- Call us before contacting either insurer.
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.
Deadlines that matter
Most California personal-injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Miss the window and the court will almost always dismiss the case, no matter how strong it is.
Claims against government entities are much shorter — generally a written claim within six months (Government Code §911.2). Crashes involving city vehicles, public buses, or dangerous public-road conditions can fall under this rule.
Exceptions exist in both directions — discovery rules, minors, continuing violations, out-of-state defendants — so don't assume your deadline has passed or that you have time to spare. Call (818) 539-7969 and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.