San Diego Bicycle Accident Attorney
The beautiful landscape and the weather of San Diego make for an idyllic area to ride bicycles. Whether riding for recreation, commuting purposes or a professional athlete, bicyclists share the San Diego roads with motor vehicles. Our
San Diego bicycle accident attorneys are aware that collisions involving bicycles are all too common on our roads and have represented many bicycle riders and their families to obtain compensation for injuries and damages caused by the negligent actions of other people.
Bicycle Accidents; Causes and Injuries
Bicyclists are at risk for serious injuries every day that they ride their bikes on the road. Bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Motorists often do not think about the effect they can have upon the safety of bicyclists, focusing on other motorists and failing to pay proper attention to cyclists or pedestrians. The failure to yield the right-of-way to a cyclist is the most common cause of auto vs. bike collisions. A failure to yield can occur when the motorist is turning at intersections or driveways, and entering the roadway, or not stopping at the limit line at intersections. Other dangerous behaviors which may result in bicycle accidents can be more overt, such as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, and trying to pass bicyclists when it is not safe.
The types of injuries sustained in bicycle accidents range from superficial trauma, such as abrasions, to serious
brain damage, broken bones, facial fractures,
spinal cord injury, dislocations, paralysis, rupture of internal organs, and in tragic events, the
death of a bicyclist.
If you have been hit in a bicycle accident, you are encouraged to consult our
San Diego bicycle accident lawyers. Bicycle accident cases tend to be more complex than typical auto accident cases because the right-of-way is so often in question. In some cases, insurance companies refuse to compensate bicycle riders because they are either found to be entirely or partially at fault for the accident. It is in these cases in particular that you may need the help of an attorney who knows the law in California and will conduct a complete investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our attorneys can help you determine your best course of action during a free, no-obligation consultation. We have many years of experience in bicycle accident cases, and we can help you make an informed decision about whether to pursue your case on your own or with our help. Call our
San Diego bicycle accident attorneys today.
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