Sacramento Bicycle Accident Attorney

Sacramento Bicycle Accident Attorney

Riding a bicycle offers exercise and a great view wherever your destination is. It can be good for your health, but it can also lead to your death. Drivers on the road must share the road with bicyclists, but they often do not. When a driver sees a cyclist on the road, they can decide to hold space for them or act negligently. When a driver collides with a bicyclist, this can cause devastation. Since there is a noticeable size difference between the two forms of transportation, the bicyclist’s injuries and damage are substantial, often resulting in fatalities. 

Injuries From Bicycle Crashes

Second to pedestrian accidents, the bicyclist will sustain the most severe injuries after a crash. The reason is due to the lack of protection offered by bicycles. While you may be wearing a helmet and other protective gear, this is no match for a car or truck. The most common injuries that bicycle riders suffer are:

• Torn muscles
• Broken bones
• Road rash
• Nerve damage
• Spinal cord damage
• Organ damage
• Disfigurement 

Recovery will be an uphill battle, and many victims may never be able to rejoin society after a crash. Add the stress of seeking compensation, and the future often looks bleak. The best course of action will be to have a Sacramento bicycle accident attorney handling your case. 

What Causes Bicycle Accidents?

One of the most common reasons a collision occurs is when a car rear-ends a bicyclist. These accidents happen differently when a motorist makes a left or right turn, cutting the bicyclist off. While bicyclists have the same rights on the road, other vehicles tend to forget. 

Bicyclists also have the responsibility to do their part to prevent crashes. Prevention includes riding in the same direction as traffic, using bicycle lanes, and staying alert. It would help to obey all traffic signs, signals, and road markings. Even so, you cannot control the actions of others, and you may still be involved in a collision. 

All crashes are not due to drivers and others on the road. There can be a product defect to blame or poor road maintenance. If you are injured due to reasons other than driver negligence, you will still be able to file a compensation claim. 

Can I Sue The City For a Pothole?

The city has a responsibility to maintain the roadways for all who use them. If there is a road defect or danger, they must fix it promptly. Failure to do so will result in someone being injured. If this is you, you may be able to file a claim against the government agency responsible for that stretch of road. 

Make Sure You Have an Accident Advocate on Your Side

Your ability to obtain a settlement offer will rely heavily on determining who the liable party is, whether a driver, manufacturer, repair shop, or government entity is at fault. The Law Office of Scott Righthand P.C. is standing by, ready to take your case. Use our contact form to discuss your case with us.