Each year in California, hundreds of bicyclists are killed and thousands are injured in collisions. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, and it is important to pay attention to traffic signs and signals to reduce the risk of collisions while on the road. However, accident happen.

Similar to accidents among motor vehicles, bicycle accidents are also resolved through insurance claims. Per California Vehicle Code section 21760, the driver of a motor vehicle must keep a distance of at least 3 feet between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator when overtaking or passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction.