Marina District Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Marina District Bicycle Accident Injury Lawyers
As an extremely urban city, hundreds of residents in San Francisco choose to commute using alternative transportation like bicycles. Unfortunately, the larger numbers of cyclists also means higher numbers of bicycle accidents. According to the California Highway Patrol, in 2009, there were 535 bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles, one of which resulted in a bicyclist fatality.
In the event that another negligent party caused a bicycle accident in which you were seriously injured, it is crucial to seek the counsel of a professional bicycle accident attorney regarding your right to compensation. The Marina District Bicycle accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger, LLP have successfully handled hundreds of bicycle accident cases throughout San Francisco and Northern California. If you have been seriously injured in a bicycle accident and would like to know more about your rights to compensation, please schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable Marina District bike accident lawyers.
Motorist Related Accidents
Urban settings like the Marina District in San Francisco are particularly dangerous for bicyclists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 69% of the bicycle accidents that are reported in the United States occur in urban areas, with over one-third of all accidents occurring at intersections. Because there are more cars, traffic lights, and intersections in an urban setting, drivers often neglect to look out for the occasional bicyclist on the road and cause serious bicycle accidents.
Bicycle Accident Injuries
A cyclist is not encased in 4,000 pounds of steel with airbags and seatbelts for added safety, not all bicyclists even wear helmets. So when a collision occurs between a motor vehicle and a bicycle, the bicyclist typically sustains severe injuries such as:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Shattered/multiple broken bones
- Internal organ injury
- Severe internal bleeding
- Blunt force trauma
- Wrongful death.
Difference of Legal Representation
Severe injuries have a lasting impact on people’s lives. In many cases, a complete recovery is not possible and victims face a lifetime of disability, chronic pain, and a reduced earning capacity. If another party was at-fault in your bicycle accident, protect your right to a full and fair compensation by entrusting your case to an experienced Marina District bicycle accident lawyer.
A recent study discovered that settlements for motor vehicle accident victims are 30% to 40% higher than the amount an injured bicyclist will typically receive for the same injuries. This study highlights the importance of your lawyer’s skills and experience in handling high damage claims. Our Marina District bike accident lawyers have been specializing in high damage claims for years, accumulating over 70 combined years of experience of successfully recovering six, seven, and eight figure settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients.
No Fees Unless We Win
At Estey Bomberger, we believe that everyone should have access to professional bicycle accident attorneys, regardless of their financial circumstance. Because all of our cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis, you will not be charged for any legal service unless and until we successfully recover compensation for you. To speak to a San Francisco bicycle accident lawyer, please call us at (415) 877-1334 or submit a free case evaluation request.