Safety? Bicycling extends life. Bike commuters were 41% less likely to die than those who drove or took transit during a five-year study period. Researchers also found cycling health benefits were substantially larger than the risks.
Riding is a low risk but potentially high consequence activity. Injuries from a crash can be serious. We provide the following topics to improve your safety and reduce injuries.
Cyclists can be injured in a variety of situations, many of which involve preventable hazards or violations of traffic laws. Below are common types of bicycle accident cases Bicycle Law handles:
After a bicycle accident, the legal process can feel complex, especially while recovering from injuries. Bicycle Law can help cyclists pursue a claim by:
Our goal is to help injured cyclists understand their options and pursue any available compensation under California law.
Establishing liability in a bicycle crash involves showing how another party’s actions, or failure to act, contributed to the incident. This process often includes reviewing multiple sources of evidence, such as:
A thorough review of these details by a California bicycle attorney can help identify responsible parties and support a claim based on the specific circumstances of the case.
If you or a loved one was injured in a California bicycle crash, contact Bicycle Law today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is typically a percentage of the recovery. In some cases, clients may be responsible for prevailing-party costs as determined by law.
