California residents who enjoy bicycling have a right to be safe on public roads, whether on the street or designated bike lanes, paths, or trails. However, California bicycle accident statistics continue to show a significant number of bike-vehicle collisions each year This indicates that negligent motorists and other hazards pose a serious safety concern.
People involved in bicycle accidents caused by negligent or reckless motorists often suffer life-altering injuries such as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Back and Spinal Cord Injury
- Broken Bones
- Death
They face long, tough, and uncertain recoveries, as well as mounting financial pressures.
Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Sacramento, CA
At Demas Law Group, our dedicated Sacramento bicycle accident attorneys understand the extensive damage a car or truck can do when it hits a bicyclist. Our legal team has helped countless individuals and families recover the full amount of compensation they deserve after these serious accidents. Now, we stand ready to help you.
Bicycle accident victims from across Northern California have turned to our respected biking accident injury lawyer for help because:
- With 25 years of experience, we know how complex these personal injury cases can be and what it takes to win.
- Our firm has a 99 percent success rate in recovering compensation for our clients.
- Our legal team treats each client like a VIP deserving of our personalized attention and sincere compassion.
- Our clients benefit from our “no win, no fee” guarantee, which ensures our services don’t cost a penny unless we recover compensation for them.
- Our firm’s core belief is in justice for the unjustly injured, so we fight relentlessly for every client.
After a serious bike accident, you should be focused on your health, not fighting the insurance company. Let our knowledgeable Sacramento biking accident lawyers manage all the details of your injury claim while you concentrate on your physical and emotional recovery.
Schedule a free consultation today if you have been hit by a car. Our bicycle accident lawyer Sacramento will review the details of your case and discuss all your legal options for pursuing compensation that will allow you to move forward with your life.
Notable Bicycle Accident Case Result
At Demas Law Group, we have a track record of obtaining significant settlements and verdicts for our clients. One such example is the $10.2 million jury verdict we secured for Carol K. and Ken K., who were injured in a bicycle collision on the American River Bike Trail in Folsom, California. Despite a $150,000 initial offer from the insurance company, our persistent and dedicated legal team was able to secure justice for our clients, recovering the compensation they deserved. To learn more about this case many other cases visit our case results page.
FAQ About Bicycle Accident
Q1. I Was Struck by a Car While Riding My Bike. What Should I Do?
The first thing you should always do in any bike injury accident is seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries appear to be minor. Don’t try to be tough and shrug it off. If the accident was caused by someone else and you’re contemplating legal action, receiving prompt medical treatment will be beneficial to your case. Make sure to keep copies of your medical records. If you are unable to afford medical treatment, please contact us for advice. In many cases, our attorneys can help you get the treatment you need.
There are also other steps you can take. It’s vitally important for anyone injured in a bicycle accident to document the incident as thoroughly as possible. Get the names of the motor vehicle driver, police officers at the scene and any witnesses. Take photographs of your injuries and the accident scene. As soon as possible, write down every detail you can remember about the accident before your memory fades. Accomplishing these tasks can help develop a stronger case.
Q2. How Do You Deal With a Bike Hitting Your Car?
If you get a biker hitting your car, resulting in serious damage to the bike or your car, or both, or personal injury to the cyclist, then you deal with it as you would with any traffic collision; bicycles are subject to the same traffic laws as motor vehicles.
Q3. Do I Need a Bicycle Accident Attorney?
Please contact us if you have been injured in a bicycle accident caused by someone else. Chances are you will not receive fair compensation negotiating with the insurance company and other parties involved in the case by yourself.
Q4. Who Can be Held Liable for a Bicycle Accident?
Anyone who caused the accident can be held liable, although different laws may apply to each case. That’s one reason why it’s important to choose a full-service personal injury law firm such as Demas Law Group, P.C. Liable parties in bicycle accidents include:
- Negligent drivers who are found to be fully or partly responsible for the accident.
- Negligent manufacturers, retailers or distributors of bicycles can be sued for selling defective products.
- Negligent repair shops can be held liable for shoddy repair work that caused an accident.
- Negligent city, county or state agencies responsible for maintaining safe roadways can be sued if poor maintenance or design caused the accident.
- Negligent property owners may be liable if improperly maintained property caused the accident.
Q5. If the Accident Was Partially My Fault, Do I Still Have a Case?
Yes. Unlike pedestrians, who have the right of way, bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as automobiles and other motor vehicles. Sometimes, bicyclists fail to follow these rules and an accident results. However, just because the bicyclist may have violated a traffic law does not necessarily confer full fault for the accident. In many cases, the cause for the accident is still partially attributed to the negligent vehicle driver. When this is the case, any settlement you recover will be based on the percentage of fault attributed to the driver.
Q6. Can I File a Claim If I Wasn’t Struck by a Vehicle But Sustained Injuries Trying to Avoid One?
Yes. Often, bicyclists are injured taking evasive action in order to avoid a negligent driver. The bicyclist avoids colliding with the vehicle, but the evasive action causes the accident. In these cases, the driver of the vehicle is just as liable as if he’d struck the bicyclist. Sometimes, drivers will attempt to flee, which is considered leaving the scene of an accident (or a hit and run accident), even if they didn’t strike the bicyclist. It’s very important to track such drivers down in order to file a case.
Q7. Where Can I Find Additional Information About Filing a Bicycle Accident Claim?
For more information, please visit our General FAQs page for answers to the following questions and more:
- How long do I have to file a case in a bicycle accident?
- What can I be compensated for in a bicycle accident?
- What is my bicycle accident case worth?
- How much does it cost to hire a Demas Law Group, P.C., bicycle accident attorney
