Lincoln Bicycle Accident Lawyer

California, and cities like Lincoln, tend to be very bicycle-friendly, including designated bicycle lanes. Even in a bicycle-friendly city, accidents with vehicles still happen. Unfortunately, drivers of automobiles do not always pay enough attention to cyclists in their path, which can cause serious and even deadly accidents.

If you have been hurt in a bicycle accident due to someone's negligence, call our experienced injury attorneys at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 for a free case evaluation.

Driver negligence can manifest itself in many ways, such as not looking for cyclists turning at intersections or driveways, speeding, side clipping, or driving under the influence. While cycling is relatively safe transportation, accidents can happen in many ways.

Unfortunately, crash statistics show that injuries involving a bicycle being hit by an automobile are becoming more common. In 2015 alone, the Sacramento area reported more than 40 deaths in collisions between a bike and a vehicle, and many more accidents resulted in severe injuries.

Common types of injuries suffered by a bicyclist who gets hit by a car include broken bones, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, traumatic brain injuries, lacerations to their face and body, and paralysis.

When a bicyclist is hit by a negligent driver and suffers serious injuries, they can seek compensation for their harm and losses. As you can see by the injuries described above, a bicyclist may incur tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, all while missing a significant amount of time from work to recover. This places a major emotional and financial strain on the victim. These harms and losses may be compensated through a personal injury claim.

You can seek reimbursement for the medical bills you accrued as a proximate result of the collision. This may include the costs associated with an ambulance trip to the hospital, ER treatment, costs related to surgery, and rehabilitative costs. Those expenses are also recoverable if you require long-term medical care for your injuries.

As mentioned, you can also seek reimbursement for your lost income. Many bicycle accident victims encounter this because they are forced to spend time in recovery, which means they are not working and generating an income. You can seek recovery of both ur lost income and future income. Recovery of future income comes into play if you are disabled due to the accident, either temporarily or permanently.

Along with medical bills and lost wages, a personal injury claimant can seek compensation for the pain, suffering, and emotional trauma stemming from the accident. As mentioned, getting hurt in an accident can be a stressful experience and forces many victims to rely heavily on friends and family for financial and emotional support. You may have been traumatized to the point that you no longer have a desire to ride a bicycle on a public road, or you may have suffered a severe injury like a lost limb or paralysis that will result in you never being able to enjoy a bicycle ride for the rest of your life. These emotional and psychological harms are compensable through a personal injury claim.

Watch the following YouTube video for tips on recovering from a bicycle accident.

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in an accident, please call our Lincoln bicycle accident lawyers for free, friendly, and compassionate legal advice at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. We take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront fees, and we get paid at the successful conclusion of your case.

We are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

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Editor's Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 7.25.22]

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