Contact a Bicycle Lawyer to Answer Questions Frequently Asked.

There are some common questions that many cyclists have after an accident on a two wheeled vehicle, which most often need answers. Contact a bicycle attorney to answer more questions, but read the comprehensive list below first.

What Will it Cost to Speak with an Attorney About my Bike Accident?

• The initial consultation by a personal injury attorney is free of charge and if there is a legal case then the attorney works on a contingency fee.

What is a Contingency Fee in a Bicycle Case?

• Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee that is a percentage of the monetary compensation awarded to the client when the case is resolved in their favor. The percentage the personal injury attorney will receive is between 33 1/3 percent and 40 percent for the services they provided.

How Much is My Bicycle Injury Case Worth?

• Each case is different, the injuries are different and so will the length of time it takes to heal. The damages that are awarded in a case will depend on several things. The injuries, whether or not there will need to be ongoing care or surgery like in the case of broken bones, head injuries, and spinal injuries. There also be injuries that cause permanent scarring, torn cartilage, which will be a factor in the compensation awarded. More serious injuries will include loss of earnings, and possible disability that can be permanent.

How long will a Bicycle Accident Case Take?

• As many as 90 percent of the cases that are filed in the Ehline Law office will be resolved in the clients favor within approximately nine months from the time of the accident. While this can sound like a considerable amount of time the cases that proceed to trial can take as long as three years or longer before it is resolved.


• However the property damage portion of the case takes much less time, it is possible that this part of the case will be resolved within six weeks. This allows the cyclist to replace their damaged bicycle.

Will it be Necessary to Testify in Court in my Bicycle Injury Case?

• When a claim goes to court yes it is necessary to testify, however the majority of personal injury cases for injured cyclists are settled prior to filing a lawsuit. It is important to investigate the bicycle accident as soon as possible, and monitor the insurance adjuster. This will help to build a strong claim that will encourage the defendant to settle the claim without going into court.


• A bicycle injury claim can often be resolved in “Mini-Trial" or "mediation"/"arbitration", if it is heading toward a court hearing. This is a process where the claim is heard by a retired judge or practicing attorney, and testimony will only be taken by key witnesses. Other evidence is submitted in documents, such as medical reports and other personal records.


• This does not always settle a claim and some will proceed to a full trial, however most claims that are heading to court can be settled this way and will take between two and three hours as opposed to possibly four or five days in court.

Can Attorney Ehline Represent an Injured Cyclist in Another State

• Yes, it is possible for bicycle attorney Ehline to work in association with lawyers outside of California even though he is licensed in California. There are laws that allow attorneys to work in association with attorneys from other states. As a personal injury lawyer Michael P. Ehline has participated in claims in Florida, Nevada, Washington and other states.

Why is it Important to Hire this Law Office?

• It is important when injured to have the representation of an experienced bicycle accident attorney.


• This is an attorney that rides a bicycle down the Venice Beach bike path in California, at least 3 days per week, and he understands how accidents can occur from the rider's point of view rather than from a motor vehicle driver’s point of view.


• The experienced bicycle personal injury lawyer, Mike Ehline, has a proven track record in representing bicyclists.

Call now to contact a bicycle lawyer in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Long Beach or San Diego. Our attorney hotline is 888-400-9721. Get justice now and not delay in getting help for negligence injuries on a bike.