If you’re planning to sue over a bicycle accident, you may be wondering whether the case is civil or criminal. The answer largely depends on the behavior of the other party at the time of the accident. The vast majority of bicycle accidents are civil claims.
However, certain sets of circumstances can trigger a criminal case. In British Columbia, these circumstances include DUI incidents, where the other party’s intoxication caused the accident. “Hit and runs” are also criminal cases, as are those caused by reckless driving.
Civil cases may be dealt with through ICBC. Criminal cases usually require legal representation.