Albany Bike Accident Attorney
Albany Bicycle Accidents
After suffering an injury in an Albany bicycle accident, you may be wondering where to turn for help. For many years, the Albany bicycle accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger have helped injured cyclists in similar situations. We can handle all the complex legal issues that bicycle accident cases can present while you focus on recovering from your injuries. Our expertise in bicycle accident litigation can be used to your advantage when negotiating with insurance companies and defense counsels. Our Albany personal injury attorneys have secured large settlements for bicycle accident victims' damages. The types of damages you may be entitled, may include:
- Medical expenses
- Physical therapy
- In-home care
- Lost wages
- Disfigurement
- Emotional suffering
- Physical pain
- Shortened life expectancy
- Punitive damages.
Common Albany Bicycle Accident Injuries
Without the protection of a car's steel body, seatbelts and airbags, a cyclist is completely vulnerable to severe injuries. Cyclists commonly suffer traumatic brain injuries, open or closed head injuries, complete or incomplete spinal cord injuries, partial or complete severed limb injuries, simple or compound bone fracture injuries, second and third degree burn injuries, and muscle or subcutaneous tissue bruises. Serious injuries often cause secondary injuries (injuries related to the initial injury), such as infection, internal organ dysfunction, internal bleeding, respiratory issues and brain damage.
Causes of Albany Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents are caused by various factors, including:
- Driver distracted by cell phone, radio, passenger or food
- Speeding driver
- Driver failing to yield the right of way
- Intoxicated driver
- Driver making an unsafe left hand turn
- Malfunctioning brake, handlebar or spoke
- Insufficient road maintenance
- Faulty traffic signals.
What to Do Following an Albany Bicycle Accident
The Albany bike accident lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger recommend you follow these important tips after a collision with a car, truck, bus or train:
- Do not attempt to fix, repair or dispose of your bike. Your bike may be a vital piece of evidence in your case. Our bicycle accident experts will photograph the bike and document any damage done to the bike.
- Write down your personal account of the accident as soon as you can. Documenting even the smallest accident detail could be instrumental in winning your case.
- Keep a detailed account of how the injury has affected your way of life. For example, if you went to the store every week but must now hire someone to do your grocery shopping, you are now paying for a service that was not needed before your injury.
24-Hour Availability
At Estey Bomberger, our Albany personal injury attorneys have 24-hour availability. When you phone our law firm, we will answer your questions, inform you of your legal rights and explain how our law firm can help you seek justice. Call our staff at (510) 978-4380 to arrange a free consultation to review the facts of your case. If we take your case, you owe us nothing until we win compensation for your damages.