Richmond District Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Richmond District Bicycle Accidents
In 2008, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 700 cyclists lost their lives in bicycle accidents nationwide. The IIHS also reports that the most common type of injury to cyclists was a fatal blow to the head. Also in 2008, an IIHS statistic shockingly reveals in 98 percent of fatal bicycle accidents, the cyclist wasn’t wearing a helmet. This statistic stresses the importance of helmet use among cyclists of all ages, including young children.
The Richmond District bicycle accident lawyers at AV® rated law firm, Estey Bomberger, have handled many challenging bicycle accident cases throughout the state. As a cyclist himself, founding partner Mike Bomberger sympathizes with the trials a serious injury can present to victims of a preventable bicycle accident. With the utmost compassion and dedication, Mike and his colleagues will assist victims with all their legal needs.
Richmond District Bicycle Accident Injuries
A cyclist who suffers from a skull fracture, aneurysm, concussion or hematoma has sustained a head injury. Any injury to the head can be potentially fatal and cause serious brain damage. After doctors have determined the severity of a head injury using the Glasgow Coma Scale, a prognosis is given and a recovery plan developed. If a victim is able to fully recover, the process can take years.
Although head injuries are the most common type of cyclist injury, a variety of other injuries can be sustained in a bicycle accident, such as spinal cord injuries, severed limb injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, burn injuries, broken bone injuries, lacerations, internal organ injuries, scrapes, sprains, bruises and wrongful death.
Richmond District Bicycle Accident Causes
At Estey Bomberger, we have spoken to many injured cyclists in our several decades practicing personal injury law who were injured by a distracted driver. Drivers have many distractions, including cell phones, GPS systems and stereo systems. And though it may seem high-tech gadgets are to blame for the majority of accidents, it is actually low-tech issues that have been at-fault for the bulk of traffic accidents. The number one cited reason for driver distraction is looking for something that has been dropped on the car floor. The second most common reason for diverting a driver’s attention is spilling coffee or some type of liquid.
Compensation in a Richmond District Bicycle Accident
If you or a loved one has been harmed in a Richmond District bicycle accident, filing a personal injury claim may be within your best interest. A personal injury claim is intended to compensate victims for their injuries and bring justice to their unfortunate situation. The Richmond District bicycle car accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger have helped victims obtain compensation for several types of damages, including:
- Medical bills
- Long-term care
- Medical devices
- Lost earnings
- Anticipated lost earnings
- Lost benefits
- Diminished quality of life
- Disfigurement
- Physical pain
- Emotional anguish.
Learn Your Legal Rights in a Richmond District Bicycle Accident Case
For all Richmond District bicycle accidents, the law firm of Estey Bomberger offers a free case evaluation. Our San Francisco bicycle accident attorneys will give you an honest evaluation of your case and inform you of your legal rights and options. If it is determined we can help you, you will not have to pay any legal fees until we have won a fair settlement for you. Our office can be reached at (415) 877-1334, any time of the day or night.