Wide boulevards designed for speed, distracted drivers reaching for phones, doors flung open on Westside side streets, and bike lanes that vanish without warning create a daily gauntlet for anyone on two wheels in Los Angeles. When a cyclist goes down, the injuries are rarely minor — road rash, fractures, concussions, and spinal trauma are among the most serious outcomes riders face.
Malekan Law Group is a personal injury firm based at 9171 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, and we treat bicycle collision cases with the same seriousness we bring to catastrophic auto and truck cases. A cyclist struck by a 4,000-pound SUV is a serious-injury client — full stop. Insurance adjusters who try to hand out form-letter settlements to injured riders get a very different response from our office.
We operate on one straightforward promise: No Fees Until We Win. That is not marketing language — it is our fee structure. You pay nothing up front, nothing hourly, and nothing at all unless we recover money for you. For a cyclist juggling ER bills and missed paychecks, that matters. From negligent-driver collisions and dooring incidents to dangerous road condition claims — whatever brought you down on an LA street, we handle it across Los Angeles County. Call +1 (424) 248-1318 for a free consultation.
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Quick facts: Malekan Law Group has resolved 500+ personal injury cases across California, holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 126+ verified client reviews (as of July 2026), and recovered $600,000+ in its largest single-case settlement. Attorney Samuel Malekan is licensed by the State Bar of California and in good standing.
Largest recovery: $600,000+, obtained for a client with catastrophic injuries. Bicycle cases involving serious trauma can reach that same serious-injury tier when liability is established early and every category of damages is documented by medical experts, not just billed by the ER.
Across California, we have successfully resolved 500+ personal injury cases. That volume matters because consistent favorable outcomes across hundreds of files reflect a repeatable legal strategy — accident reconstruction, medical-lien negotiation, policy-stacking, and pre-litigation demand packages built to try — not a lucky verdict here and there.
On third-party social proof, Malekan Law Group holds a 4.9-star rating on Google across 126+ client reviews (as of July 2026), synced live from our Google Business Profile. Attorney Samuel Malekan is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California — a credential any prospective client can confirm independently on the State Bar's public website in under a minute. Real credentials, verifiable results, honest reviews. That is the standard we hold ourselves to before a cyclist ever picks up the phone.
Bicycle cases don't follow a single template. The liability theory shifts, the insurance strategy changes, and the evidence you need to win looks completely different depending on how the crash actually unfolded. These are the scenarios we handle most often for LA cyclists.
Negligent driver collisions are among the most catastrophic outcomes cyclists face in Los Angeles — drivers running red lights on Wilshire, failing to yield at unsignalized intersections, making sudden right hooks across bike lanes, or speeding through crosswalks. Dooring incidents are a separate but equally serious category: when a parked driver or passenger flings a door open into the path of an oncoming cyclist, that is a direct violation of California Vehicle Code § 22517, and it remains a leading cause of serious cycling injuries on dense corridors from Fairfax to Santa Monica.
Dangerous road condition claims arise from potholes, broken pavement, missing drain covers, and debris-strewn bike lanes where the City of Los Angeles or another public entity may share liability under a Government Code § 835 dangerous-condition theory. When the driver flees entirely, hit-and-run bicycle collisions require pursuing every available avenue of recovery — uninsured motorist coverage, nearby surveillance canvassing, and LAPD traffic-investigation follow-up — so the injured rider still has a path to compensation.
Intersection and driveway turn accidents involving drivers turning, merging, or reversing without checking for cyclists are another area we cover, as are commercial vehicle, rideshare, and transit bus collisions — delivery trucks, Uber and Lyft vehicles, and Metro buses that drift into bike lanes or stop suddenly. These case types appear regularly on our Santa Monica and Culver City caseloads as well.
Direct answer: An injured cyclist in California can recover four main categories of damages — medical costs, property damage, lost income, and non-economic harm (pain and suffering). California follows pure comparative negligence, which means even if you were partly at fault for the crash, you can still recover damages — your total compensation is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Even a cyclist found mostly at fault retains the right to recover something.
Medical treatment costs cover emergency room admissions, imaging, orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. For cyclists with head, spine, or joint injuries, future care is often the biggest number on the ledger — we document projected costs with treating physicians and life-care planners so the demand reflects the full arc of recovery, not just the bills already paid. Beyond medical expenses, we itemize the repair or replacement value of your bike, helmet, cycling shoes, kit, GPS computer, lights, and any electronics destroyed in the crash, making sure the full property loss is captured in the claim.
Lost wages during recovery are part of the picture too, along with long-term loss of earning power if the injury permanently limits your ability to work — we build that wage loss claim from available documentation of your earnings history. Rounding out the damages are pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Non-economic damages are a recognized and significant component of personal injury claims in California, and maximizing them requires focused legal argument, not a stock formula.
To discuss what your specific claim may be worth, call +1 (424) 248-1318 for a free case review.
Evidence begins disappearing the day of a crash — traffic camera footage gets overwritten and witnesses forget details quickly. Our investigation opens promptly: we send preservation letters to nearby businesses for surveillance video, request bike lane maintenance and prior-complaint records from the City, pull the LAPD or CHP traffic collision report, and lock in witness statements while memories are fresh.
On liability, we apply California Vehicle Code § 21760 (the Three Feet for Safety Act), § 22517 for dooring, and § 21202 governing where cyclists must ride. Where a pothole, missing signage, or defective bike lane design contributed, we investigate public-entity liability under Government Code § 835 — which carries a strict six-month claim deadline against government defendants.
Medically, we coordinate with treating physicians so records clearly tie each diagnosis to the collision, closing the causation gaps insurers love to exploit. When fault is contested, we retain accident reconstruction and biomechanical experts to reconstruct impact angles and speeds.
Then we present a fully documented demand — medical narrative, wage loss proof, expert reports, and non-economic argument in one package. If the insurer lowballs or denies, we file suit. Adjusters know which firms actually try cases, and that reputation drives better offers for our Beverly Hills and West Hollywood cyclists.
The four laws: Vehicle Code § 21760 (Three Feet for Safety Act), Vehicle Code § 22517 (dooring), California's pure comparative negligence doctrine, and the two-year statute of limitations (shortened to six months against public entities). Together, these four rules shape almost every bicycle injury claim in Los Angeles.
The Three Feet for Safety Act (Vehicle Code § 21760) requires drivers to leave at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. A close-pass violation is powerful evidence of negligence and often the anchor of our liability argument.
Dooring is illegal under Vehicle Code § 22517. No one — driver or passenger — may open a vehicle door into moving traffic when unsafe. That statute typically hands a doored cyclist a clean path to liability against the person who opened the door.
California follows pure comparative negligence. An injured cyclist can recover at any percentage of fault — even 70% or 80% — with the award reduced proportionally. Never assume rolling a stop sign or riding outside a bike lane bars your claim; that assumption is exactly what insurers want you to make before calling a lawyer.
The statute of limitations is two years from the crash date for most personal injury claims. When a government entity is potentially liable for a road hazard, that deadline shrinks dramatically — a formal claim must generally be filed within six months. Miss it, and the claim is gone. Call +1 (424) 248-1318 before the clock runs.
The four steps: (1) seek immediate medical attention, (2) document the scene and the driver, (3) file a police report and preserve the damaged bike and helmet as physical evidence, and (4) call a bicycle accident attorney before speaking to the at-fault driver's insurer. Taken in order, these steps protect both your health and the value of your claim.
Step 1 — Seek medical attention immediately. Adrenaline masks pain, and injuries that feel like bruises at the scene routinely reveal concussions, hairline fractures, or internal bleeding hours later. A same-day ER or urgent-care record creates an unbroken chain of causation between the crash and your injury — the single most valuable piece of evidence in any bike case.
Step 2 — Document the scene and the driver. Photograph road conditions, skid marks, vehicle damage, your injuries, bike lane markings, and any relevant signage. Collect the driver's name, license, insurance, and license plate before anyone leaves. Get contact info from every witness on the sidewalk.
Step 3 — File a police report and preserve the bike. Call LAPD and insist on a written traffic collision report — it becomes the official record. Do not repair or discard the damaged bicycle or helmet; they are physical evidence of impact forces and often anchor an accident reconstruction.
Step 4 — Call Malekan Law Group before the at-fault driver's insurer calls you. Adjusters are trained to extract recorded statements that shrink or deny claims. Talk to us first at +1 (424) 248-1318 — the consultation is free, and you owe nothing unless we win.
High-risk cycling corridors in LA: Wilshire Boulevard through Koreatown and Beverly Hills, the Venice-to-Playa del Rey beach path, Silver Lake and Echo Park hillside streets, Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, Downtown LA's Spring and Main Streets, and Ventura Boulevard through the Valley. Bicycle collisions cluster on these predictable corridors — and knowing where they happen tells you where the evidence and liability usually lie.
Wherever your crash happened in LA County, call +1 (424) 248-1318 for a free case review.
A cyclist struck by a car often has more than one claim in play — an Uber driver may have caused the collision, a commercial truck may have been involved, or a family member may have been walking alongside. Malekan Law Group handles the full range of traffic-related injury claims so nothing gets referred out.
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Injured cyclists pay Malekan Law Group nothing up front and nothing at all unless we win. That is the entire fee structure — no retainer, no hourly billing, no invoices arriving while you are still in physical therapy.
Cost to hire us: $0 up front. Every case begins with a 100% free, no-obligation consultation. We review the specific facts of your crash, answer your questions about liability and damages, and give you honest guidance on whether a claim is worth pursuing — all at absolutely no cost. If we do not think a case is winnable, we tell you.
If we take the case, we work on a contingency fee basis: our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict we recover for you. If we do not win, you owe us zero — no legal fees of any kind. For a cyclist facing mounting ER bills, a totaled bike, and lost paychecks, that means taking on your case carries no financial risk.
We also keep hours that fit an injured rider's reality. Open Sunday through Thursday from 6 AM to 11:30 PM, Friday from 6 AM to 1 PM, closed on Saturday. Call +1 (424) 248-1318 — early morning, late evening, or anywhere in between.
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Timing matters. California's two-year personal injury deadline — and the far shorter six-month window on public-entity road-hazard claims — means evidence starts disappearing the day of the crash. Surveillance footage overwrites, witnesses move, and skid marks fade. The sooner you call, the more we can preserve.
Injured cyclists in Los Angeles deserve an attorney who will fight for every dollar the law entitles them to recover — not a form-letter settlement pushed through by a rushed adjuster. That is exactly what Malekan Law Group delivers, at no cost to you unless we win. Call +1 (424) 248-1318 today, or reach out through our contact page to schedule your free consultation.
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Malekan Law Group handles bicycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket unless they recover compensation for you. There are no retainer fees, no hourly charges, and no legal fees of any kind if we do not recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is also completely free with no obligation.
The timeline for a bicycle accident claim in California depends on the severity of injuries, how quickly liability can be established, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Cases involving significant injuries generally take longer because attorneys must wait until a client reaches maximum medical improvement before calculating the full value of damages. Many cases resolve through pre-litigation settlement negotiations, while more complex claims involving severe spinal or brain injuries can take a year or more.
After a bicycle accident in Los Angeles, you should call 911, get a police report number, photograph the scene, your injuries, and any vehicle involved, and collect contact information from witnesses. Avoid giving recorded statements to the at-fault driver's insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Seeking medical evaluation as soon as possible also protects your health and creates a documented record that connects your injuries to the crash.
Yes. California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means an injured cyclist can recover damages even if they were partially responsible for the crash. Your total compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault — so if you were found 20% at fault, you would still recover 80% of the total damages. An attorney can help challenge fault assignments made by insurance adjusters, who often inflate a cyclist's share of blame to reduce payouts.
Yes. Malekan Law Group handles dooring incidents, where a parked driver or passenger opens a vehicle door into the path of a cyclist. Dooring is a violation of California Vehicle Code § 22517 and is a leading cause of serious cycling injuries on busy Los Angeles corridors. The firm pursues compensation from the at-fault driver's liability insurance for medical treatment, bike damage, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Yes, if a pothole, missing drain cover, crumbling pavement, or other hazardous road condition caused your crash, the City of Los Angeles or another public entity may share liability under California Government Code § 835, which covers dangerous conditions of public property. These claims carry strict government tort deadlines — typically six months to file a government tort claim — so contacting an attorney quickly is critical. Malekan Law Group handles dangerous road condition claims as part of its bicycle accident practice.
Yes. When the driver flees, Malekan Law Group pursues uninsured motorist coverage under the injured cyclist's own policy, canvasses nearby surveillance footage, and follows up with LAPD traffic investigations to identify the responsible party. Uninsured motorist coverage often applies to hit-and-run incidents even though no other driver's insurance is in the picture. Acting quickly to preserve evidence is especially important in these cases.
Malekan Law Group has resolved over 500 personal injury cases and holds a 4.9-star rating on Google across more than 126 client reviews, reflecting consistent client satisfaction rather than high-volume, low-attention case handling. The firm's approach to bicycle cases includes accident reconstruction, medical-lien negotiation, and demand packages built to reflect the full scope of damages — not a quick settlement that undervalues serious injuries. Attorney Samuel Malekan is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California, a credential verifiable directly on the State Bar's public website.
Hiring a bicycle accident attorney is generally worth it because insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and cyclists who negotiate alone often settle for far less than the full value of their claim. An attorney documents future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and non-economic damages that unrepresented claimants routinely overlook or undervalue. Because Malekan Law Group works on contingency, there is no financial risk to having professional representation from the start.
Malekan Law Group's largest single-case recovery to date is over $600,000, obtained for a client with catastrophic injuries, and the firm has successfully resolved more than 500 personal injury cases across California. Attorney Samuel Malekan is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California and has been licensed since 2021 (verifiable on the State Bar's public website), which any prospective client can verify on the State Bar's public website. The firm also carries a 4.9-star Google rating based on more than 126 client reviews as of July 2026.
Yes. Malekan Law Group handles bicycle accident cases involving rideshare vehicles like Uber and Lyft, commercial delivery trucks, and transit buses that drift into bike lanes or cause collisions. These cases often involve layered insurance policies and corporate liability that require a different legal strategy than a standard two-party crash. The firm has experience navigating rideshare insurance structures and commercial vehicle negligence claims.
Bring the police report or incident number, photographs of the scene and your injuries, any medical records or ER discharge papers you have received, your bicycle and gear damage documentation, the at-fault driver's insurance information if available, and records of any wages you have already missed. Even if you have only some of this, the consultation is still valuable — the firm can advise you on what additional evidence to gather. The initial consultation is free and carries no obligation.
Malekan Law Group itemizes every piece of damaged property individually, including the frame, components, helmet, cycling shoes, GPS computer, lighting systems, and electronics. Carbon frames and e-bikes can carry replacement values well into the thousands of dollars, and a thorough property damage claim reflects the actual market cost of each item rather than a lowball lump sum. This documentation is submitted as part of the overall demand package alongside medical and wage loss evidence.
You can reach Malekan Law Group by calling +1-424-248-1318 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. The firm is located at 9171 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Open Sunday through Thursday from 6 AM to 11:30 PM, Friday from 6 AM to 1 PM, closed on Saturday.
Me and my wife just finished wrapping up our case with Sam, if the six figure settlement wasn’t enough, the care and constant communication provided would be more than enough for me to recommend him. He turned our worst day into something that we can handle and recover from without any true loss. 5/5 and I’d give him 10/10 if I could.
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Sam was very helpful. He was understanding of my Situation. He care! Always easy to contact made himself available to all my questions I would recommend him to anyone. When you’re dealing with someone in a time of hardship going through pain and trying to figure things out, it’s good to have someone on your team who actually care about what you’re experiencing. I was not just another file. I was treated like a person.
I am incredibly grateful for all the support and guidance I received from Sam Malekan throughout my personal injury case. From the very beginning, Sam was kind, caring, and consistently communicative, which helped me feel at ease during an otherwise stressful and difficult time. He alleviated the stress from the entire process and made sure I was informed, updated, and taken care of. Thanks to Sam's guidance and expertise, I was ultimately able to get the care I needed. I highly recommend Malekan Law Group to anyone looking for an attorney who is not only exceptionally skilled but also extremely supportive and reliable. Thank you so much again for everything!
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