Livermore Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Livermore Cycling Injury Attorneys
Injuries sustained in an accident between a motor vehicle and a bicycle can be catastrophic. Because bicyclists are left completely vulnerable to the dangers of the road, cyclists involved in motor vehicle accidents frequently sustain severe injuries and many do not survive the collision. Surviving victims may continue to face difficulties long after the accident. The Livermore bicycle accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger are committed to helping serious bicycle accident victims recover their rightful compensation from the parties at fault.
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Right turn accidents is one of the most common type of bicycle accidents. When a driver neglects to examine the rear and side view mirrors for oncoming bicyclists, or fails to give bicyclists sufficient warning before turning into the bicycle lane, right turn accidents may occur. In right turn accidents, cyclists may ride straight into the vehicle at speeds as fast as 30 miles per hour. The impact can cause serious injury to the rider, or as in many cases, cyclists can be thrown off their bicycle and sustain serious injury as a result of his or her fall.
Livermore Bicycle Accident Injuries
In a bicycle accident, the cyclist’s injuries are typically much more severe than the occupants of a car. The motor vehicle provides numerous safety features (air bags, steel frames, seat belts, etc.) to prevent any serious damage to the occupants. The cyclist on the other hand may suffer injuries like:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Fractures/broken bones
- Severed limbs
- Nerve damage
- Blunt force trauma
- Puncture wounds
- Wrongful death
Driver Negligence in Bicycle Accidents
In California, bicyclists are legally allowed to share the road with cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles on the road. Cyclists have the responsibility to use appropriate hand signals, attach light reflectors, and obey all relevant traffic signals and signs. Drivers also have the responsibility to be weary of cyclists and respect the bicyclist’s right of way. When the careless actions of a driver results in a bicycle accident, the negligent driver may be held liable for the damages associated with accident.
Filing a Livermore Bicycle Accident Claim
Out of the 535 injuries sustained by Livermore commuters, 34 of the injured victims were bicyclists (more than the number of injured motorcyclists). When accidents are severe, it is crucial to recover the total compensation for:
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- Past and future medical bills
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering.
Experienced Bicycle Accident Lawyers
One of our founding partners, Michael Bomberger, is an enthusiastic cyclist, logging up to 200 miles per week. His personal experience as a cyclist has helped him secure millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of his clients. And his unique perspective in regards to the driver-bicyclist dynamic has informed his aggressive defense of wrongfully injured cyclists. Our team of Livermore bike accident lawyers will relentlessly pursue your total compensation.
Defend Your Right to Safety
The mass media is often unsympathetic to the blight of bicyclists on the road, but our Livermore bicycle accident lawyers understand the dangers cyclists face on the road, and have dedicated themselves to defending the bicyclist’s right to safety. Please, schedule a free consultation today with one of our Oakland personal injury attorneys to learn more regarding your eligibility to pursue a personal injury claim for your bicycle accident.