Long Beach Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Fighting For Those Who Have Been Injured in Bike Accidents in Long Beach, CA
If you have been injured in a bike accident, you want the best bicycle accident attorney representing you out of the gate. At the Long Beach firm of McGee Lerer Ogrin, we have a long history of representing bicycle accident victims. We are well aware of the devastating physical, financial, and emotional fallout that can result from a bike accident.
Call McGee Lerer Ogrin today at (562) 270-0546 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our bicycle accident attorney in Long Beach.
What Sets Us Apart From the Rest?
- Attorneys Daniel McGee and Catherine Lerer are a husband and wife team with over 40 years of combined experience.
- Our practice is devoted 100% to representing serious injury and wrongful death victims.
- We have extensive experience litigating bicycle accident claims. We know how to fight and defeat the defenses commonly raised by insurance companies in bicycle accident cases.
- If there is a dispute about who is at fault for the accident, a bike expert will be needed. We have relationships with the best bike accident experts in California.
- We have the financial resources to mount an aggressive offense if your claim is disputed by the other side and a lawsuit has to be filed.
- We may be able to get you a cash advance if liability is not disputed and your injuries are serious.
- If you don't have health insurance coverage or can't afford to pay for medical treatment, our attorneys can arrange for immediate medical treatment on a pay-later basis.
How Much Do We Charge?
It costs nothing upfront to hire McGee Lerer Ogrin. We work on a contingency fee basis. That means that we get paid at the end of the case out of the settlement or verdict. If we recover no money for you, you pay us nothing.
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Long Beach
- Seek medical attention immediately. Even if injuries seem minor, prompt care protects your health and creates important documentation for your claim.
- Prioritize your safety. Move out of traffic if possible and wait for help in a safe location.
- Gather evidence at the scene.
- Take photos of the vehicles, your bicycle, road conditions, and any visible injuries.
- Note nearby street names and major intersections (e.g., Ocean Boulevard, Pacific Coast Highway).
- Collect witness information. Get names and contact details from anyone who saw the accident.
- Report the accident to the Long Beach Police Department.
- Request an incident number and later obtain a copy of the police report.
- Inform officers if you suspect the driver was distracted, impaired, or otherwise negligent.
- Keep all documentation. Save medical records, receipts, and anything related to the crash for your attorney.
- Avoid detailed discussions with insurance companies. Only provide basic notice of the incident until you speak with an attorney.
- Consult a Long Beach Bicycle Accident Attorney as soon as possible.
- A lawyer can explain your rights, handle communication with insurers, and guide you through the claims process.
- Early legal help is especially important if your case may go before the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse or another local court.
Results That Speak for Themselves
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$122,500,000 Global Settlement Sexual Abuse
Represented 14 of 124 childhood sexual abuse victims against the City of Santa Monica.
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$18,000,000 Auto v. Truck
Client rear-ended by trucking company.
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$10,000,000 Auto v. Big Rig
Family struck by a big rig.
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$4,090,000 Auto v. Auto
Family struck by a County of Los Angeles employee.
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$3,500,000 Negligence, Personal Injury
Client who was injured when a piece of machinery fell off a plumbing truck onto his foot.
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$3,500,000 Warehouse Accident
Client whose foot was run over by a forklift driver.