Fort Winfield Scott Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Fort Winfield Scott Bicycle Accidents
At the law firm of Estey Bomberger, a very large part of our practice is dedicated to representing seriously injured victims of bicycle accidents. Mike Bomberger, a founding partner, is an experienced cyclist who logs more than 200 miles every week. Mike’s cycling background has made him sensitive to the needs of injured cyclists and the prejudices they sometimes face with insurance companies and opposing attorneys who view cyclists as reckless individuals with no regard for the rules of the road. Mike and his colleagues will work diligently to dispel any misconceptions and work towards securing injured cyclists the monetary compensation they deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Determining Fault In a Fort Winfield Scott Bicycle Accident
Properly investigating a Fort Winfield Scott bicycle accident requires close inspection of the accident scene, including damage to the bike. By carefully analyzing key evidence and witness statements, we can determine if a motorist violated the cyclist’s right of way, was speeding or was simply not paying attention to the road. Inspecting the bike may lead us to uncover a faulty or defective part that contributed to or was directly responsible for an accident. During an investigation, we have also found a poorly maintained road to be the cause of a tragic accident. Whether a motorist, faulty bike part or poorly maintained road was the cause of the bicycle accident, we will prepare a strong case against the negligent or careless driver, manufacturer or government entity to prove the victim’s innocence and prove they deserve the compensation we are seeking.
Fort Winfield Scott Bicycle Accident Injuries
Bicycle accidents are responsible for injuring thousands and killing hundreds. The more common types of injuries that a cyclist can suffer from, include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Blunt trauma injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegia
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Limb loss injuries
- Coma
- Concussion
- Infection
- Bone fracture injuries
- Road rash
- Bruises
- Sprains
- Wrongful death.
Bicycle Accident Statistics
Some of the more significant 2008 bicycle accident statistics provided by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are:
- The average age of bicyclists killed in collisions with motor vehicles was 41 years.
- In bicycle accidents across the nation, 87 percent of those killed were male.
- Almost 50 percent of cyclists killed were between the ages of 5 and 44.
- More than 90 percent of cyclists killed were not wearing helmets.
- Head injuries accounted for almost 75 percent of fatal and serious injuries in bicycle accidents.
- Collisions with a motor vehicle accounted for the majority of catastrophic injuries and fatalities.
Choosing a Qualified Fort Winfield Scott Lawyer
If you or a family member was injured in a bicycle accident with a car, motorcycle, truck, bus, train trolley or SUV, a Fort Winfield Scott personal injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger will make certain that your personal injury claim does not distract you from a more pressing concern, recovering from your injuries. Throughout the legal process, our staff will keep you updated frequently on the status of your claim and always return your phone calls. To talk to one of our Fort Winfield Scott bicycle accident lawyers, phone our AV® rated law firm at (415) 877-1334. For every case we take there is no fee until we obtain a successful recovery.