Potrero District Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Potrero District Bicycle Accidents
Experiencing a bicycle accident can be traumatic and life altering. Victims can suffer from a variety of emotional and physical injuries that if not treated properly can debilitate a once healthy individual. Victims often struggle financially when faced with the cost of treating a serious injury, and in cases where a victim is unable to care for themselves, the financial responsibilities of caring for an injury are often taken over by family members or loved ones.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, talk to a Potrero District bicycle accident lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. We dedicate a large percentage of our personal injury practice to severe bicycle accidents. Founding partner, Mike Bomberger, is a cycling enthusiast himself and an advocate for injured cyclists. Mike has been injured while riding, and knows the physical and financial difficulties victims face following a bicycle accident. Mike and the team of Potrero District bicycle accident lawyers want to make sure victims are freed of their financial worries and compensated for their physical pain.
Types of Potrero District Bicycle Accident Injuries
In the United States, it is estimated that every six hours a cyclist is fatally injured in a collision with a car, SUV, motorcycle, moped, 18-wheeler, train, bus, or trolley. Potentially fatal injuries include head injuries, brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, severed limb injuries, blunt trauma injuries and internal organ injuries. Other types of Potrero District bicycle accident injuries include bone fracture injuries, road rash, strains, lacerations, posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder.
Causes of Potrero District Bicycle Accidents
A major factor in Potrero District car bicycle accidents occurring is distracted drivers. According to research, distracted driving is a factor in at least 20 percent of all traffic accidents, including bicycle accidents. The most common distractions for drivers today are cell phones, other passengers, GPS systems, stereo systems, consuming food or beverages and dropping an item on the floor. Talking on a cell phone while driving has been outlawed in the state of California, which is not surprising considering cell phone users are four times more likely to be involved in an accident than drivers who don’t use a cell phone, reports the New England Journal of Medicine.
Right Legal Representation
Filing a personal injury claim may allow injured victims to pursue monetary compensation for their injuries. For victims, selecting the right San Francisco personal injury attorney can affect the amount of compensation they recover in a personal injury claim. A number of studies have shown the right bicycle accident lawyer can recover up to four times more compensation than a lawyer unfamiliar with bicycle accident litigation. The Potrero District accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger have proven legal experience and knowledge (see case results). In the many years we have been practicing personal injury law, we have recovered more than $100 million dollars in verdicts and settlements. Damages in a bicycle accident settlement may include hospital stays, past, current and future medical costs, lost wages, lost benefits, and pain and suffering.
Tireless Advocates for Injured Victims
Before you hand over your medical records, sign a release form, or accept a settlement offer from an insurance company, call a Potrero District bicycle accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. We can be reached at (415) 877-1334. Once contacted, we will ensure your legal rights are protected during negotiations with insurance companies. Despite what you may have been led to believe, insurance companies are not always on your side. Our San Francisco personal injury attorneys will be by your side throughout the entire legal process.