The sprawling city of Los Angeles has many beautiful designated areas for bicyclists and has seemingly endless miles of bike lanes. Bikes are a great way to get around, to enjoy our beautiful weather all year round, to fit in some exercise, and to do your part for the environment. Bike accidents, however, are some of the deadliest of all traffic accidents (which are a dangerous lot, to begin with). When you’re on your bike, you have nothing but your safety helmet to protect you from the immense impact of an accident involving a much larger and heavier vehicle. If a motorist’s negligence causes you to be injured in a bike accident, you shouldn’t wait to consult with an experienced Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer.
Bike accidents, however, are some of the deadliest of all traffic accidents, which are a dangerous occurrence to begin with. When you’re on your bike, you have nothing but your safety helmet to protect you from the immense impact of an accident involving a much larger and heavier vehicle. If a motorist’s negligence causes you to be injured in a bike accident, you shouldn’t wait to consult with an experienced Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shares exactly how dangerous bike accidents can be with the following statistics:
About 2% of all traffic fatalities are bicyclists.
Since 1975, the fatality rate for bicyclists who are 20 and older has tripled.
Bike accident fatalities have increased by 38% since 2010.
In 2018, there were 854 fatal bike accidents, which represents a 7% increase over 2017.
In 2018, bike fatalities peaked during evening rush hour (from 6 PM to 9 PM).
In 2018, 79% of bike accident fatalities happened in urban areas.
In 2018, 37% of bike accident fatalities happened in intersections.
The injuries that are most closely associated with bike accident fatalities are head injuries.
When you’re on your bike, there are a significant number of risk factors that directly apply, including:
All motorists are charged with a duty of care that amounts to sharing the road safely with everyone on them, including bicyclists. This means that, despite the risk factors presented by bicyclists, drivers are responsible for safely accommodating them. The Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyers at Kash Legal have extensive knowledge of this duty of care.
Bicycling is an eco-friendly way to get around the city, but it comes with certain risks, especially when sharing the road with other motorists. Bicycle accidents can result in various injuries, some of which can be catastrophic and life-altering.
The following are some of the most common bicycle injuries caused by collisions with vehicles:
In the event of a bicycle collision caused by motorist negligence, it’s vital to seek medical attention immediately and consult a personal injury lawyer to understand your rights to seek justice.
Intersections represent the confluence of traffic coming from all directions, and they’re naturally among the most dangerous sections of our roads. When motorists prioritize passing through intersections as quickly as possible – instead of prioritizing moving through intersections safely – they put everyone in those intersections at increased risk. Because you’re more difficult to see when you’re on your bike, you are extremely vulnerable to negligent motorists in intersections. The bicycle accident lawyers at Kash Legal are prepared to help you if you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Los Angeles.
You are especially vulnerable to driver negligence when you’re on your bike, and such negligence can include:
If you have been a victim of driver negligence while riding your bike, retain a Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer today from the award-winning personal injury law firm at Kash Legal.
If you’re involved in a bicycle accident in Los Angeles, it is essential to take specific steps to protect your safety, gather evidence, and ensure you can pursue a potential personal injury claim if necessary.
The following is a step-by-step guide on what to do after a collision with a negligent motorist:
Seeking legal counsel from the lawyers at Kash Legal will help you navigate the complexities of your specific situation and ensure you protect your rights and interests.
Jonathan M. Kashani is the founder of Kash Legal Group, specializing in personal injury law with a commitment to providing personalized client services and high-quality legal representation. He holds a Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and is admitted to practice in all state courts of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
If a negligent driver leaves you injured in a bike accident, the formidable bicycle accident attorneys at Kash Legal Group in LA are on your side and are committed to aggressively and skillfully advocating on behalf of your best interests. Our legal team has impressive reserves of experience successfully guiding bicycle accident claims toward just resolutions, so please don’t hesitate to contact or call us at (888) 527-4128 for more information today.
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