Bicycle Accidents
If a loved one or you has been injured in any type of bicycle accident, the Law Offices of Michael Pines can help. Our law firm has been handling various forms of bicycle accidents since 1992.
Automobile versus bicycle accidents can be life-changing. As experienced bicycle accident lawyers, we can help with the many issues you are probably facing, including:
- Investigating the facts of the accident.
- Dealing with insurance companies.
- Getting the right medical attention.
- Bicycle repair or replacement.
- Loss of past, present and future income.
- Paperwork.
- Getting a fair and just bicycle accident settlement for your family and you.
We offer free in-person or telephone consultations, so you can find out what your legal rights and options are. Please feel free to call us now at 1-800-655-6585 or click here for a FREE CONSULTATION with an experienced bicycle accident attorney in either English or Spanish.
Bicycle Accident Information
A fatal bicycle accident happens every six hours in the United States. In 2004, 725 bicyclists were killed in auto accidents, and 41,000 bike riders suffered injuries as a result of automobile accidents. Of those killed in bike accidents, 18% were under 14 years old. Each year in California, over 100 people are killed and thousands more are injured in bicycle accidents.
Please remember, a bicycle is a vehicle. Bicycle riders share a complex traffic environment with other larger forms of transportation. As a bicyclist, you are more likely to get seriously injured in a bike accident because you are sharing the roadways with cars and other larger automobiles. Also, keep in mind, you are extremely vulnerable to significant injuries in bicycle accidents.
Here Are Some Safety Tips That May Help You Avoid a Fatal Bicycle Accident
- Always wear a helmet when riding a bike.
- Obey all traffic controls.
- Ride your bicycle near the right-hand edge of the road.
- Never carry another person on your bicycle.
- Always use hand signals when turning or stopping your bike.
- Look out for cars at cross streets, driveways and parking places.
- Give pedestrians the right-of-way.
- Keep your bicycle in good condition.
- Be careful when checking traffic and do not swerve when looking over your shoulder.
- Always ride your bike carefully.
Frequently Asked Question about Bicycle Accidents
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Call us now or click here for a FREE CONSULTATION with an experienced automobile or bicycle accident attorney as to how we may help you at 1-800-655-6585. We look forward to providing good advice to help you make smart decisions about your case in either English or Spanish.
