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Bicycle accident injuries can frequently be catastrophic or even fatal for cyclists. Given that a cyclist typically only has a helmet to protect them, it’s not uncommon for even minor accidents to result in severe injuries for a rider while a driver is completely unscathed.

It’s important to know that you have options if you’ve suffered an injury resulting from a bicycle crash. When you work with a bicycle injury accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Tabone in Van Nuys, California, you’re choosing a firm that has over 40 years of experience fighting to recover damages for victims.

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How Our Bicycle Accident Lawyers Can Help

Injury lawyers provide a necessary buffer for a victim of a bicycle accident. While it’s technically possible for a victim to pursue a case on their own, their chances of success drop dramatically. A bike accident attorney has the skills and experience necessary to collect and present evidence, interview witnesses, work with the insurance companies, and much more.

Another significant benefit of hiring a bicycle accident attorney lies in the fact that a lawyer will be able to fight for fair compensation and will know when an insurance company is lowballing you. It’s not uncommon for bike accident victims representing themselves to simply accept the first offer that’s given to them, missing out on thousands of dollars in the process.

The final reason you should hire an attorney? Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means that if you don’t win, you don’t pay.

The Law Offices of Tabone in Van Nuys Can Help

Whether you’ve suffered from minor lacerations, have catastrophic injuries from a severe collision, or are seeking compensation for a wrongful death in your family, we can help. If you need a bicycle injury accident lawyer, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Tabone have the skill and experience necessary to work toward a favorable conclusion to your case.

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What Are the Causes of Bike Accidents?

A negligent driver is often to blame for a bicycle accident. Some of the most common causes of these accidents in Van Nuys that we see include:

Left-turn collisions: You’ll often see this kind of collision when a cyclist enters an intersection and a negligent driver fails to notice them. This could result in the driver hitting the cyclist or pulling directly in front of the cyclist, causing them to collide.
Right-turn collisions: This type of collision occurs when a negligent driver crosses the bike lane to make a right turn and fails to see a cyclist there, causing a crash.
Collisions with doors: When a driver or passenger opens their door without first checking the adjoining bike lane, a cyclist can easily collide with the door.
Collisions at intersections: Drivers who follow too closely behind a cyclist run the risk of colliding with the bike when it stops at an intersection.

What Are Some Common Injuries for a Bike Crash Victim?

It’s common to see severe, catastrophic, and even fatal damage resulting from a bicycle accident injury. Helmets offer a great deal of protection for cyclists, but there’s only so much they can do when a rider gets hit at great speed. On top of that, the rest of a cyclist’s body tends to be exposed. This can lead to a host of injuries and complications. Some of the most common injuries for bike crash victims include things like:

When you’ve gone through an accident and injuries as a result of a crash, you want to know that you can fight to recover damages. When you consider the long-term consequences involved, including physical therapy, hospital bills, and lost work, it’s crucial that you seek legal assistance and file your claim as soon as possible.

What Goes Into Proving a Claim?

The first thing a bicycle injury accident lawyer will do is work to establish negligence. They’ll do this by collecting any evidence you might have and gathering documentation, such as hospital bills and other records of medical visits. They’ll also use the police report to build your case, so it’s essential that you contact the police and seek medical help immediately after your accident.

A bicycle accident lawyer will also be able to interview any witnesses who might’ve seen the crash and contact a bicycle accident reconstructionist if needed. Another crucial aspect of a bike accident attorney’s job is working with the at-fault party’s insurance company so that you don’t have to. This way, you can spend your time recovering while the lawyer works to recover damages for you.

Do I have to go to court?

Not necessarily. If the case is an injury or litigation case, the other party may agree to the terms of the settlement, then you may not need to go to court. However, if they do not agree to the proposed settlement, then you may need to go to court.

If we are handling your criminal defense case, you do not have to go to court. In some cases, we may be able to have the case resolved without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. This is often done through a plea agreement with the prosecutor.

What Kind of Compensation Could You Receive?

Bicycle law in the state of California is generally friendly toward cyclists. Even in the event that a cyclist is partially responsible for the crash, California has comparative negligence rules that apply. For example, even if you were 40% responsible for the accident, you can still potentially recover damages. The court would simply reduce your final monetary award by 40%.

Traffic laws in general also favor cyclists. Drivers must be aware of bikes on the road, and they also need to give cyclists space. If you’re able to establish negligence on the part of the driver in your case, your case will have a higher chance of succeeding in court. From here, a bicycle accident lawyer could recover compensation for physical damages, such as damages requiring medical care and ongoing physical therapy, as well as nonphysical damages, such as pain and suffering.

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