South San Francisco Bicycle Accident Lawyers
South San Francisco Bicycle Accidents
Following a bicycle accident, injured victims should seek quality legal representation. The South San Francisco bicycle accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger have unparalleled results in serious accident cases. Each case we take is thoughtfully planned in order to achieve a favorable outcome for our clients. The $100 million dollars we have recovered in settlements and verdicts is proof of our success in challenging bicycle accident cases.
South San Francisco Bicycle Accident Injuries
Severe head and neck injuries are two of the most common bicycle accident injuries. The majority of head and neck injuries can be prevented by the use of a helmet. Sadly, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports in 2008, 91 percent of cyclists involved in an accident were not wearing a helmet when hit. Severe head injuries can be either open (penetrating) or closed (non-penetrating), and affect the brain, scalp and skull. Head injuries can include:
- Hematoma – buildup of blood in or around the brain
- Aneurysm – weakened artery that can burst
- Concussion – blow to the head often resulting in loss of consciousness
- Hemorrhage – loss of blood usually from a ruptured vessel
- Contusion – bruising of the brain.
Neck injuries can affect soft tissue, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Some of the more common types of neck injuries are:
- Whiplash – pain, tingling, stiffness or dizziness following hyperextension of the neck
- Herniated disc – rupture of the disc between spinal vertebrae
- Nerve root damage – temporary injury that may result in numbness and weakness
- Muscle strain – injury to muscles that move the neck.
Causes of South San Francisco Bicycle Accidents
Determining the cause of a bicycle accident can be difficult. The South San Francisco bike accident attorneys will conduct an extensive investigation and analysis of evidence to uncover the cause of an accident. After years of handling severe bicycle accident cases, we have found the main cause to be inattentive drivers. Inattentive drivers can turn directly into a cyclist’s path or overtake a cyclist on the side of a road. Drivers distracted by their cell phone, spilled beverage, radio or GPS system can back up out of a driveway without looking or open a car door unexpectedly into a cyclist’s path. Defective bike parts can also cause catastrophic bicycle accidents. If a brake fails to work or a tire blows, a cyclist could be thrown from a bike and propelled into the ground, a vehicle or stationary object.
In most cases, bicycle accidents can be prevented. Negligent or careless drivers and bike manufacturers can be brought to justice. Contact our law firm to learn how we can help injured victims hold the negligent party accountable and prevent another cyclist from becoming a victim.
Unparalleled Case Results
At Estey Bomberger, our South San Francisco bicycle accident attorneys work diligently to secure seriously injured clients maximum compensation. Compensation is intended to take away any strain victims and their families may feel by accumulating surgery, medicine and rehabilitation expenses. In addition to medical bills, victims may also be entitled to compensation for lost wages due to the inability to work, loss of quality of life, and pain and suffering.
Contact a South San Francisco Bicycle Accident Attorney
Call (415) 877-1334 and you will have the opportunity to talk to a South San Francisco bicycle accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger. You will not be handed off to a case manager, paralegal or secretary. Your call is very important to us. We believe every injured victim deserves to know his or her legal rights. There is not cost to call and every consultation is private.