California Bicycle Accident Lawyers

There can be numerous reasons for bicycle accidents:

• Collisions at intersections –Many times accidents take place at uncontrolled intersections and those with a stop sign. In case motor vehicle drivers do not reduce speed while crossing an intersection and disregard traffic laws, traffic accidents may occur.
• Collisions at a stoplight – If you cross at a stoplight before it turns green, you will be held responsible if you hit a vehicle. However, if you have a green signal and are then hit by a driver, then the driver is at fault.
• Dooring accidents – Such accidents take place when a passenger of a motor vehicle opens the door without assessing the traffic outside. Since bicyclists have little to no time to react, they are often thrown causing them to sustain severe injuries.
• Drunk driving accidents –Drunk drivers are responsible for the majority of accidents taking place. Often, they are driving at high speed and fail to notice bicyclists. Injuries sustained can be extremely serious and death is also a possibility in such cases.
• Distracted driving accidents – Using your cell phone for texting or talking or using an app can result in an accident. In case a bicyclist is involved, there can be catastrophic injuries.
• Rear end collisions –Speeding and miscalculating the distance between two vehicles may often cause people to hit a bicyclist which may prove detrimental for the latter.