A California bicycle accident that involves a motor vehicle will likely end in terrible injury, and bicyclist negligence can play a huge factor in the resultant San Diego bike accident claim. If you have been injured, speak with our California bicycle accident attorney team about determining the liability in your accident.
Negligence in a Bicycle Accident in California
Negligence can consist of:- riding the wrong way down a one-way street;
- running a stop sign; and
- turning abruptly in traffic without properly signaling.
It's important to keep in mind that in California, negligence can be "apportioned" between 2 parties. This is because California uses a system of "comparative fault" in its negligence laws. This means that a cyclist may be found partially at fault in an accident that caused his or her injuries and can still recover damages from a motorist who also contributed to the accident.
Bicycles don't provide a lot of protection to cyclists, and as a result, accidents that involve both cars and bikes typically involve severe injuries, accompanied by high medical expenses, hospital fees, and rehabilitative costs. For this reason, determining the apportionment of liability can be hotly contested by both parties. If you have been injured and are pursuing a bike accident claim in San Diego, contact our San Diego bicycle accident attorney team.
Take Control of Your Bike Accident Claim in San Diego by Contacting California Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Personal injury attorney of San Diego, Mark C. Blane, and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorney teams you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but also the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides, including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish-speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.
