Glendale Bicycle Accident Attorney

What Can Happen

In a California Office of Traffic Safety survey, California respondents said they believed the most serious distractions for drivers are:

• Texting while driving – 50.8 percent
• Cell phone talking – 31.9 percent
• Other device use – 2.2 percent

In other words, phones and other devices pose a huge risk, especially for bicyclists.

Every year from 2012 to 2016, the number of bicycle fatalities in the state has risen. In 2016, the number reached 147.

There were nearly 12,000 bicycle crash injuries that year.

Those numbers are scary for those of you who regularly set out on bicycles for some fresh air.

Why do these crashes happen?

We already talked about distracted driving. Technology has allowed so many new driver distractions. If a driver takes their eyes off the road for just a few seconds, it could be too late for a cyclist.

Drunk drivers are a danger to every cyclist on or around the roadway.

We don’t want to overstate how dangerous poorly maintained roadways can be for those riding a bike. If a road or sidewalk is buckled or there are potholes, they can cause serious harm. The agencies responsible for inspecting and maintaining roads, sidewalks, and bike pathways should be held liable for damages and injuries if they fail to fix repairs.

The Injuries

Even if a bicyclist is wearing a helmet, they are very likely to suffer some kind of injury. A bike offers virtually no protection from the force of a vehicle slamming into a human body. Severe injuries can result in the cyclist having major medical expenses. If they are unable to work and support their families, insurance may not cover all expenses.

How is it fair that someone else’s negligence can ruin someone financially?

What To Do

Don’t wait to contact us. The Compass Law Group has a team of knowledgeable and experienced attorneys ready to take your case. We know that any injury can sideline you and jeopardize your financial livelihood, but we will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. We want to help you recover money for:

• Medical expenses (current and ongoing)
• Lost income if you are unable to work
• Pain and suffering damages
• Punitive damages

When you need a Glendale bicycle accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 800-602-4010.