Jim Pocrass, a leading Los Angeles and Bakersfield bicycle accident lawyer at Pocrass & De Los Reyes, represents cyclists who have suffered serious personal injuries and families who have lost a loved one in a wrongful death because of the carelessness or negligence of another. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim Pocrass is known for obtaining outstanding results for his clients, giving them the opportunity to heal while he handles their legal needs.
They prefer the words "collision" or "crash." We understand how you feel, and we want you to know that we thought hard about what terminology to use. We settled on "bike accident" because it is the most common search term used on Google. We want cyclists who need our services to find us. We hope you understand. In the hundreds of bike accident cases I've handled, 7 out of 10 police reports claim the cyclist is at fault.
Don't panic. More often than not, the police report is wrong because police officers don't know the Vehicle Code as it applies to cyclists.
They prefer the words "collision" or "crash." We understand how you feel, and we want you to know that we thought hard about what terminology to use. We settled on "bike accident" because it is the most common search term used on Google. We want cyclists who need our services to find us. We hope you understand. In the hundreds of bike accident cases I've handled, 7 out of 10 police reports claim the cyclist is at fault.
Don't panic. More often than not, the police report is wrong because police officers don't know the Vehicle Code as it applies to cyclists.
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Though we're known throughout the bicycle community as a leading Los Angeles and Bakersfield bicycle accident attorney, few know why we are so committed to bringing justice to cyclists and their families.
For more than 30 years we have represented cyclists who have suffered serious personal injuries and families who have lost a loved one in a wrongful death because of the carelessness or negligence of another.
But it was the experience a few years ago with one case in particular that galvanized us to take civic action to make the roads safer for all.
For more than 30 years we have represented cyclists who have suffered serious personal injuries and families who have lost a loved one in a wrongful death because of the carelessness or negligence of another.
But it was the experience a few years ago with one case in particular that galvanized us to take civic action to make the roads safer for all.
If you're on this site, you or a loved one has been in a bicycle accident - or bicycle collision.
You have questions.
One of those questions is: do you need a bicycle accident attorney?*.
To determine if you need a bicycle accident attorney, there are some questions you need to ask yourself.
Regardless of what you decide, remember, you always can contact us for a Free, No-obligation Consultation.
We will listen to your situation and tell you your legal options.
It is very likely that the police report says the cyclist is at fault.
You have questions.
One of those questions is: do you need a bicycle accident attorney?*.
To determine if you need a bicycle accident attorney, there are some questions you need to ask yourself.
Regardless of what you decide, remember, you always can contact us for a Free, No-obligation Consultation.
We will listen to your situation and tell you your legal options.
It is very likely that the police report says the cyclist is at fault.
At Pocrass & De Los Reyes we are committed to getting the best results possible for every client we represent.
Below is a small sampling of some of the verdicts, settlements and recoveries we have been able to achieve for our clients.*
In more than 30 years of advocating for persons wrongfully injured, our record of successes is too long to list here.
We hope you will never need it, but you are welcome to download a Bicycle Collision Report in English or Spanish.
Carry it with you when riding.
Should you be in a bicycle collision, this will guide you about what information to collect from the other party or parties.
Below is a small sampling of some of the verdicts, settlements and recoveries we have been able to achieve for our clients.*
In more than 30 years of advocating for persons wrongfully injured, our record of successes is too long to list here.
We hope you will never need it, but you are welcome to download a Bicycle Collision Report in English or Spanish.
Carry it with you when riding.
Should you be in a bicycle collision, this will guide you about what information to collect from the other party or parties.
A: I often see police reports that claim the cyclist was at fault for their own bicycle accident.
Don't worry.
When we take the officer's deposition we usually are able to demonstrate that the officer is wrong.
A: Often the officer who takes the police report did not see the bicycle collision.
The officer interviews everyone at the scene and gets their stories.
Since the officer is only being told what others saw, everything they are told is hearsay and not admissible in court.
Q: I called the police when I had a bicycle collision and they said they'd send someone out but it could be a few hours.
Don't worry.
When we take the officer's deposition we usually are able to demonstrate that the officer is wrong.
A: Often the officer who takes the police report did not see the bicycle collision.
The officer interviews everyone at the scene and gets their stories.
Since the officer is only being told what others saw, everything they are told is hearsay and not admissible in court.
Q: I called the police when I had a bicycle collision and they said they'd send someone out but it could be a few hours.
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