Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists are the most vulnerable vehicle on the roadway. Even in beach communities, the operators of other vehicles are simply not expecting to confront a bicycle on the street. Bicyclists have the same right to the roadway as any other vehicle and deserve the same protections. Injured cyclists are entitled to recover damages for their hospital bills, lost wages, and additional costs. In hit-and-run accidents or those in which the driver lacks insurance, usually use the cyclist’s own uninsured motorist coverage will apply.
Bikes are a popular way of getting around in LA County, even more so in areas like Santa Monica and Venice. When we inject some logical probability into this equation, with an increase in cyclists comes a correlative rise in bicycle accidents.
When we’re discussing accidents involving an automobile and a bike, usually only one of the machine operators is at fault. We’ll do a deep dive into that question, and tell you what you might want to consider doing next based on your specific situation.
There are several common bicycle accidents that involve an automobile and a bike, including a biker who collides with the opening door of a parked car; being brushed by a close-passing car or truck and being struck by a right-turning automobile.
Fault in these circumstances is established by the rules of the road for cyclists. Bicycles have the same rights to the asphalt as an 18-wheeler and are expected to adhere to the same traffic laws as every motorist that decides to slide behind the wheel on any given day, unless there’s an exception. A cyclist must signal cars which way you’re planning to turn, riding in the direction of traffic, only turning when it is safe to do so, night bike rides should be accompanied by functioning lights and reflectors, stopping at crosswalks or wherever pedestrians cross the road. Whether you’re on a bike or in a car, pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Additionally, cyclists must wear a helmet if they’re under 18, and they cannot wear headphones that cover both ears.
FOCUSING ON COMPENSATION
Bicycle accidents happen frequently, and they’re scary. Arthur Liberty has the experience and knowledge needed when encountering a bicycle accident. With over three decades of experience, he has the resources and is the dedicated Santa Monica bicycle accident lawyer you need to follow through with your claim.
Arthur Liberty will thoroughly investigate the facts of the accident or incident in order to determine the legal strategy to take in your particular situation. During your initial consultation, he will thoroughly discuss your case, including potential sources of information not readily apparent, including potential witnesses, video and audio recordings, which must be acquired quickly before they are recorded over, law enforcement reports, and investigation whose initial conclusions can be altered if quickly dealt with early on. Arthur Liberty will try to answer all of your questions. He is committed to providing you with personal attention throughout your claim and will pursue every possible means of compensation on your behalf. Whether you have incurred a family member’s medical costs, lost wages, funeral expenses, and the devastating loss of your loved one, his efforts will be towards maximizing your potential settlement.
It is never easy to get through a difficult situation when you have lost someone so close to you. Arthur Liberty strives to provide caring and compassionate representation. His goal is simple: resolve your claim fairly, effortlessly, and as quickly as possible. If your case requires that a lawsuit be pursued, rest assured that as an experienced and successful attorney, Arthur Liberty will still have the same goal.
Contact Arthur Liberty to discuss your bicycle accident.