Bicycle Accident Injuries and California Law

Bicycle crashes can be devastating and highly traumatic due to the likelihood of serious injury involved. Impact with a vehicle or other bicyclist while traveling at high speeds can cause brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other injuries with grave consequences. Much like in a motorcycle accident, a bicycle leaves the rider virtually unprotected in the event of a collision. At The Law Offices of Maurice B. Smith, our understanding bicycle accident injury attorney has the knowledge and experience to fight for you after you or a loved one has been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence.

How Bicycle Crashes Happen

Even when a cyclist follows all of the rules of the road, he or she can still be hit by an inattentive driver or collide with a motorist that fails to follow traffic laws. Sometimes cyclists simply aren’t seen by drivers who are focusing their attention on other cars and larger vehicles. And even more often, blind spots and obstructed views play a large role in bicycle crashes. Whatever the cause of your accident, our personal injury lawyer will compile a solid case to fight your bicycle accident claim.

Bicycle Crashes and Comparative Fault

Since bicycle accidents fall under the State of California’s Comparative Fault Law, a bicycle accident injury claim must involve investigation to determine how much each party was at fault for the accident. For example, if you are biking down Broadway without a helmet or are riding against traffic, and you are hit by a motorist fiddling with his or her car stereo, you may both be deemed at fault for the accident. In Comparative Fault cases, you only receive compensation equal to the percentage that was not your fault. At The Law Offices of Maurice B. Smith, we are well-versed with Comparative Fault Law and we have extensive experience fighting for compensation for bicyclists who have received serious personal injuries.

Contact Our Experienced Bicycle Accident Attorney

At The Law Offices of Maurice B. Smith, we understand the complications involved in bicycle accident injury and we will fight hard for compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact our California bicycle accident lawyer for a free consultation today.

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At The Law Offices of Maurice B. Smith, we represent individuals in the communities of Sacramento, Stockton, Lodi, Davis, Elk Grove, Antelope, Granite Bay, Folsom, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Woodland, Lincoln, Tracy, Placerville, Tahoe, Solano and Galt; and San Joaquin County, Sacramento County, Placer County, Yolo County, El Dorado County and Solano County.