Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Oak Park, CA

Curt Brown, Esq. — Founding Partner

Local Oak Park Injury Attorney · UCLA Law

Curt Brown is a founding partner at L&F Brown. He grew up in Thousand Oaks near Oak Park, attended Thousand Oaks High School, graduated from UCLA Law School, and has spent his career representing injured residents across Ventura County.

Cycling is a popular activity in Oak Park, both for recreation and as a mode of transportation. The area's trails and roads attract cyclists of all experience levels. Unfortunately, cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users, and accidents involving motor vehicles frequently produce serious injuries. If you were hurt in a bicycle accident in Oak Park, our attorneys fight aggressively to ensure the driver who caused the crash is held fully accountable.

Where Bicycle Accidents Happen in Oak Park

Cyclists in Oak Park share the road with vehicle traffic on Kanan Road, Lindero Canyon Road, and Doubletree Road, as well as on residential streets throughout the neighborhood. Kanan Road is particularly challenging for cyclists because of its curves, vehicle speeds, and narrow shoulder sections. Intersections on Lindero Canyon Road, where vehicles fail to see or yield to cyclists, are a common accident location.

Dooring accidents, where a parked car occupant opens their door into a passing cyclist, also occur in Oak Park's commercial and residential areas. The cyclist has no time to react and is thrown into traffic or the door itself.

Why Cyclists Are Vulnerable

A cyclist in a collision with a motor vehicle has essentially no protection. Even a low-speed impact can launch a rider from their bicycle and onto the pavement or into another vehicle. Common bicycle accident injuries include:

• Road rash over large surface areas of the body
• Broken collarbones, wrists, and arms from bracing for impact
• Traumatic brain injuries, even with a helmet
• Knee and hip injuries from the impact point
• Spinal injuries from falls on hard pavement

California Laws That Protect Cyclists

California Vehicle Code Section 21760 requires motor vehicle operators to give cyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing. Violation of this law is negligence per se and powerful evidence in a bicycle accident case. Drivers who door cyclists by opening a car door into traffic without checking are also liable under California law.

Fighting Bicycle Bias in Claims

Like motorcycle accident victims, cyclists sometimes face insurance company bias suggesting they assumed the risk of using the road. Our attorneys counter this narrative with evidence, law, and expert testimony. Cyclists have every right to use public roads, and drivers have a duty to share them safely.

Contact our firm for a free consultation after a bicycle accident in Oak Park. Visit our Oak Park personal injury page or reach Curt Brown for a case evaluation. We serve clients across the region from our Woodland Hills office as well.