Merced Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Common Bicycle Accident Injuries

As with every endeavor in life, some people are lucky and others are not. The same is true with bicycle accident injuries.

When a 2,000-pound car traveling over 20 miles per hour hits a bike rider, the chances of survival decrease significantly. Bike accident injuries range from fatalities to scratches and bruises. Some wounds will heal more quickly while others could last a lifetime. More specifically, common bike injuries include:

• Traumatic head injuries such as concussions, brain hemorrhaging, traumatic brain injury, and skull fractures;
• Skull injuries like contusions, fractures to the jaw, cheek, or orbital bones, eye injuries, and broken or dislodged teeth;
• Musculoskeletal trauma such as broken bones, dislocated joints, muscles tears, and amputations;
• Thoracic injuries like rib fractures, punctured lungs, and deflated lungs;
• Abdominal trauma including ruptured or lacerated organs, bruising, and traumatic hernias; and
• Soft tissue injuries such as road rash, lacerations, and bruises.

Death can result from multiple traumatic injuries, especially from head wounds. Requesting a free consultation from knowledgeable and skilled Merced Bicycle accident lawyers can help you understand your rights and the type of claim you may have.

What Are Some Examples of Negligence in Bike Accidents?

The mere occurrence of an accident is not evidence that either person acted negligently. Sometimes an accident is simply an accident. However, bicycle accidents frequently happen when the motor vehicle driver makes a mistake. Common causes of bike accidents include:

• Texting and driving;
• Making a phone call;
• Failing to pay attention to the road;
• Excessive speed;
• Driving to closely to the bicycle rider;
• Driving drunk or high;
• Operating a defective vehicle; and
• Violating the California Vehicle Code.

Skilled insurance defense attorneys will try to limit their exposure by arguing that the bicycle rider is to blame for the crash. An insurance company’s lawyer who successfully argues the plaintiff bears some responsibility for the crash can reduce the plaintiff’s financial recovery. Contacting skilled and compassionate Merced Bicycle accident attorneys as soon as possible after the crash can help maximize your financial compensation.

What Is The Average Settlement For a Bicycle Accident Claim?

The average settlement does not exist. Settlement amounts vary because each case is different from every other. The types of damages you can claim in your case might vary too.

However, most serious bicycle accident cases involve compensation for:

• Medical bills,
• Future medical care,
• Property damage,
• Lost wages,
• Lost economic advantages,
• Catastrophic injury or amputation, and
• Pain and suffering.

The amount of money you could win depends on how much your medical bills were, how much time you spent out of work, and whether you have any lasting injuries.

Contact an Experienced Merced Bicycle Accident Attorney

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