Sunset District Bicycle Accident Lawyers
Sunset District Bike Accidents
Bicyclists are most prevalent in urban communities where bicycling is a viable alternative transportation. Unfortunately, bicycling is also most dangerous in urban areas where cyclists must compete with cars, trucks, buses, and pedestrians for space to travel. Every year thousands of bicyclists are killed or injured in accidents caused by drivers who failed to respect the cyclist’s right of way. If you have been injured in a Sunset District bicycle accident where some one else was responsible, it is strongly recommended to consult an experienced bike accident lawyer as soon as possible. After suffering serious injuries in a bicycle accident, a professional attorney can help you determine your rights to compensation.
Bicycle Safety Statistics
- In 2009, 630 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents and approximately 51,000 were injured.
- 69% of the fatal crashes occurred in urban neighborhoods.
- Head injury is the leading cause of fatality in bicycle accidents.
- Bicycles cause more head injuries in the United States, than any other sport including football, baseball, ice hockey, and skateboards.
- A proper helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.
Dangers of Bicycling in Urban Neighborhoods
Located in the heart of San Francisco city, Sunset District streets pose serious risks to bicyclists associated with urban settings. Unlike suburban and rural locales, urban neighborhoods have many more intersections, vehicles, and unexpected road obstructions. Drivers are rarely actively looking for cyclists, so unless they remain fully attentive, drivers can easily overlook a bicyclist riding on the right of the roads. Serious accidents bicycle accidents can occur when:
- Drivers ignore the bicyclist’s right of way
- Drivers fail to check mirrors and blind spots before making a left, right, or U-turn
- Drivers disobey traffic lights and signs
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Speeding or aggressive driving.
Filing a Bicycle Accident Claim
In any situation where another party causes an injury (physical, financial, or mental) to another individual, the party at-fault can be held responsible for the financial consequences of their actions. The same holds for bicycle accidents. Especially in cases involving catastrophic injuries such as:
- Spinal cord injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord/fractures
- Severed limb
- Blunt force trauma/laceration/puncture wounds
- Internal organ injury.
Such injuries that can permanently undermine one’s physical abilities, economic opportunities, and cause mental pain and suffering, will continue to incur financial losses and expenses long after a case has been resolved. So it is especially important for serious injury victims to retain a bicycle accident lawyer with the means and experience to help you secure the full and fair compensation you are entitled to.
Experienced Bicycle Accident Lawyers
For over 70 combined years, the Sunset District bicycle accident lawyers have been specializing in high damage claims, helping severely injured clients recover six, seven, and eight-figure compensation. Studies have shown that bicycle accident victims consistently receive only a fraction of the compensation that car accident victims with the same injuries recover. At Estey Bomberger, we take bicycle accidents no less seriously than car accidents. For every case we are fully committed to pursuing the maximum compensation for your claim and are willing to defend your rightful compensation in court.
Call Us Today
There is never a fee unless we are successful in recovering damages for your claim. If you would like to learn more about your rights to compensation, please schedule an appointment with one of our San Francisco accident lawyers. In a free and private consultation, an experienced attorney can will explain your rights and help you understand the options available to you.