Fremont Bicycle Accident Attorney
Fremont Cycling Accident Lawyers
Estey Bomberger founding partner and avid cyclist, Mike Bomberger, knows firsthand the benefits of bicycle riding. As a cyclist who logs approximately 200 miles each week, Mike also understands the risks that are associated with cycling. Cyclists share the road with much larger and powerful vehicles, such as sedans, motorcycles, SUVs, mid-size trucks and commercial trucks. Bicycles cannot compete with the size and power of motor vehicles and in the event of an accident, offer cyclists almost no protection against an impact with a vehicle. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every year, more than 500,000 people are treated in emergency rooms nationwide for bicycle accident-related injuries. The CDC also reports that more than 700 people will die as a result of their bicycle accident-related injuries each year.
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident, do not talk to anyone about the accident before consulting a Fremont bicycle accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger first. When you are at your most vulnerable, an insurance company will often try pressure you into giving a recorded statement. Victims’ statements are often misconstrued and used against them when negotiations are under way. If it is necessary you speak to an insurance company agent, our attorneys can offer you valuable advice. We want to make sure your statements do not risk your chances of recovering full and fair compensation.
Types of Bicycle Accident Injury Compensation
When a person suffers an injury as a result of another person’s actions, the injured person may be able to collect financial compensation by filing a personal injury claim. In a bicycle accident claim, an injured victim may be entitled to compensation for:
- Past, current and future medical bills
- Lost earnings
- Impaired earning capacity
- Physical pain
- Permanent scars
- Emotional suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium (if applicable)
- Shortened life expectancy.
Why do Bicycle Accidents Occur?
The majority of bicycle accidents are caused by the negligent actions of another person, specifically negligent motor vehicle drivers. Negligence, or the failure to exercise reasonable care when operating a motor vehicle, can take many forms. Examples of driver negligence include texting, talking on a cell phone, eating, reading, applying makeup and changing clothes while driving. Drunk driving is also considered a form of driver negligence.
Leaders in Bicycle Accident Injury Law
The Fremont bicycle accident lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomebrger have years of experience representing injured victims. Utilizing our vast knowledge of cycling and personal injury law we can help victims recover maximum funds for the medical and financial damages associated with a serious head injury, spinal cord injury, broken bone injury or any other type of injury. Victims can contact our caring Fremont personal injury attorneys for free at (510) 978-4380. Seriously injured victims can also contact our lawyers by filling out and submitting a free online case evaluation form. There are no hidden fees and we offer free consultations.