Category Archives: Bicycle Accidents
Protecting Children Against Bicycle Accidents In Monterey
Children love riding bicycles. It provides hours of fun while offering a form of transportation and a way to keep physically fit. However, whether they are riding in your neighborhood, to visit friends, or to get to and from school, it is important to be aware of the risks. Bicycle accidents in Monterey are… Read More »
I Was Hit by a Car on My Bicycle. What Do I Do?
“I was hit by a car on my bicycle.” A serious bicycle accident in Monterey County can be devastating. A bicyclist can suffer serious physical and psychological injuries in an accident. Often, the injuries are so severe that the victim requires extensive medical treatment and cannot work due to a temporary or permanent disability…. Read More »
Tips for Negotiating with the Insurance Company
It is unfortunate to become injured as a result of someone else’s carelessness. But, California law does allow you to file a claim against the negligent party. You may picture attorneys, a judge, and jury, but the truth is that many of these claims settle out of court long before they head to the… Read More »
California Wrongful Death Statute
It is difficult to lose a loved one, but it is even more tragic when your family member dies due to the negligence of another person. You suffer tremendously without that person’s contributions to your home, family, finances, and relationships. The California Wrongful Death Statute does provide certain rights to recover, compensate in such… Read More »
Santa Cruz Bicycle Accident Settlement
We recently settled a case for a Santa Cruz man that was seriously injured by passing vehicle as he rode his bike to work on a Santa Cruz city street. Our client was riding his bicycle in the right lane close to the curb when the motorist unsuccessfully tried to pass, striking our client’s… Read More »
Bicycle Accident Statistics And Safety Tips
Data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (read CDC article) indicates that there are approximately 494,000 emergency room visits per year in the United States for bicycle-related injuries. The CDC estimates that in just one recent year crash-related injuries resulted in lifetime medical costs and productivity losses of $10 billion. In… Read More »