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Getting into an accident while riding a bicycle can have devastating consequences. You could sustain major injuries if struck by a motor vehicle. After getting hurt, you might deal with high medical bills or lost income. In addition, the liable party’s insurance company might try to settle quickly and offer you a lower offer than you deserve. A Los Angeles bike accident attorney can protect you from the insurance company’s tactics. We can negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf so you can recover the maximum amount of compensation. Contact our firm at (818) 507-8525 for a free consultation. During the consultation, we can discuss the details of your case and the best way to move forward.

How Can a Los Angeles Bike Accident Lawyer Help After a Bike Accident?

Our bike accident attorneys understand how disastrous bike accident injuries can be. That’s why we work tirelessly to help our clients recover compensation for their losses. Your lawyer could:

Handle communications with insurance companies and other parties involved on your behalf
Provide you with frequent status updates on your case
Advocate for you to receive the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries
Offer full legal services in English, Spanish, or Armenian

We can provide the personalized care and support you need throughout the claims process. Our attorneys can negotiate with opposing counsel to reach a fair settlement. If a settlement can’t be reached, we can represent you in court.

You Could Recover Damages After a Bicycle Accident

You could recover damages if you prove the other party is liable for your injuries. Damages are monetary compensation the responsible party owes to the victim for the harm they caused. You could recover economic and non-economic damages in a bicycle accident case.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are the monetary losses you sustained after a bicycle accident. Because bicycle accidents can cause severe injuries, you could have substantial damages, including:

Medical bills for any out-of-pocket medical costs you paid, including emergency room services, surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor’s visits, and medications.
Future medical bills if your injuries require further treatment.
Lost income if you miss work while getting treatment for your injuries or future income if you can’t return to work.
Diminished earning capacity if you can’t return to work in the same capacity.
Property damage if your bicycle or other property was damaged in the accident

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate the bicycle accident victim for the physical and emotional pain the accident caused, and could include:

Pain and suffering damages if you suffered from physical pain, anguish, and discomfort.
Emotional distress damages if the accident caused negative psychological issues such as anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Types of Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents occur for many reasons. Types of bicycle accidents that are more common include:

Car door accidents
Riding against traffic
Exiting from a driveway
A vehicle driver overtaking a bicyclist
A driver making a left-hand turn

Regardless of how your bicycle accident occurred, we can help. Our attorneys at KJT Law Group have handled many bicycle accident cases and know how to prove liability.

Common Injuries Bicycle Accident Victims Sustain

Because of the lack of protective barriers surrounding bicyclists, injuries are typically severe. Common injuries bicycle accident victims sustain include:

Facial injuries such as damage to the eyes, teeth, or nose
Rib fractures
Ruptured spleen
Hernia
Pancreatic trauma
Head injuries
Traumatic brain injuries

Wearing a helmet is crucial when riding a bicycle. It could save you from a traumatic brain injury.

Proving Liability After a Bicycle Accident

You can only recover damages if you can prove the other party caused your injuries. Your attorneys could build a case to prove liability by:

Reviewing the police report
Talking to eyewitnesses
Analyzing photographic evidence from the scene
Consulting with experts
Reviewing your medical records to determine the severity of your injuries

In most cases, you must prove the other party acted negligently, and their negligence caused your injuries. We can develop a solid case strategy to prove the other party was negligent.

The Elements of Negligence

To recover compensation, you must show the other party fulfilled all elements of negligence, including:

They owed you a duty of care
They breached their duty
The breach of duty caused your injuries
You sustained damages such as medical bills, lost income, or emotional distress because of your injuries

What Rights Does a Bicycle Rider Have in Los Angeles?

According to Los Angeles County Public Works, bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities on the road as motorists. Because of this, motorists must look out for bicycle riders when driving. If bicyclists are riding slower than the normal traffic flow, they must ride their bikes as close to the right side of the lane as possible. Bicyclists can ride on freeways, streets, and bike lanes unless it is specifically prohibited, but they cannot ride on the sidewalks unless otherwise specified.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bicycle accidents account for the following in the United States:

1.2 million doctors’ visits
580,000 emergency room visits
Over 20,000 hospital admissions
900 deaths

Since 2016, 36 deaths have occurred yearly from bicycle accidents in the Los Angeles area.

Contact a Bicycle Accident Attorney in Los Angeles Today

If you have sustained severe injuries in a bicycle accident, a Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help. We have handled many bicycle accident cases and know the effective negotiating tactics with insurance companies. In addition, our attorneys can handle all communications on your behalf regarding your accident, so your only focus is on recovering. Contact our law firm today at (818) 507-8525. When you come in for a consultation, we can discuss your legal options and next steps moving forward.

If you or someone you love was injured due to another person’s negligence, contact KJT Law Group at (818) 507-8525 for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.

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