BFresno recently implemented a plan to expand the city’s network of bicycle lanes. Fresno’s Active Transportation plan would result in a total of nearly 1,500 bike lanes and paths in the city. Although many people believe that implementing a better network for bicyclists would reduce the incidents of bicycle accidents, bicycle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of injury in Fresno. If you were injured in a bicycle accident, you need to contact a Fresno law firm for information on your eligibility to file a bike accident lawsuit.
Normandie Law Firm is a firm dedicated to helping the victims of bicycle accidents. If you were injured in a bicycle accident, you need to speak to a bike accident attorney in Fresno. Our California bike accident attorneys have the expertise necessary to handle your claim and help you recover the compensation you deserve. In the following sections, you will find information that will help you get a general understanding of your legal situation. For information specific to your claim, you must contact our law firm and schedule an appointment to speak with our experienced lawyers.
Bicycle Safety Tips
Many people use bicycles for more than fun; they ride bicycles as their main method of transportation. What comes to mind when you think of bicycle safety? Many people immediately think of riding helmets while riding a bicycle. Using a helmet is the safety tip that bicyclists hear time and time again. However, many bicyclists decide not to wear helmets and later face the consequences when they are involved in accidents. Below, you will find a few bicycle safety tips for Fresno residents that should help all bicyclists stay safe and minimize the risk of injury:
- Always wear a helmet
- Adjust your bicycle to your size
- Check your tires and brakes before you ride
- Wear bright colors or reflective clothing at all times
- Keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all time
- Be vigilant for and avoid hazards
- Refrain from bicycling at night
- Always ride with traffic
- Follow all traffic laws and signals
- Yield to vehicles and pedestrians when necessary
- Signal before you make turns
- Avoid swerving in and out of traffic
- Be aware of your surroundings
If you are a bicyclist, you must do everything within your power to stay safe and minimize the risk of injury. If you follow the safety tips above, you reduce your risk of being involved in an accident. If you were involved in an accident even if you followed all the safety tips mentioned above, you should contact a bicycle accident lawyer in Fresno as soon as possible.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Why do bicycle accidents occur? Bicyclists might cause accidents when they fail to follow some of the safety tips mentioned above. However, bicycle accidents can also occur when drivers are negligent. If drivers are speeding, driving under the influence, or distracted by cell phones, they can cause a bicycle accident. Drivers must exercise caution while driving to avoid injuring bicyclists. If they injure bicyclists, they might be found negligent and might be sued. Below, you will find a list including the common causes of bicycle accidents:
- Speeding
- Being distracted by cell phones
- Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failing to follow traffic signals
- Failing to adhere to the rules of the road
- Failing to yield
- Failing to pay attention to surroundings
The few causes listed above apply to both drivers and bicyclists, as both have a duty to exercise reasonable care and both could be liable for an accident. If you were injured in a bike accident, regardless of whether you might have had fault in the accident, you should immediately contact our law firm to speak with our Fresno bicycle accident attorneys. Our experienced Fresno lawyers will guide you towards filing a claim and recovering compensation for your injuries.
Steps to Take after a Bicycle Accident
What steps should you take after being injured in a bicycle accident? After suffering injuries, it is important that you take the appropriate steps to ensure a successful claim. Following these steps prevents you from encountering any difficulties later in your legal process. The steps to take after a bike accident are outlined below:
- Seek medical attention. The most important thing to do after suffering a bicycle accident is to seek medical attention. You must immediately be treated for all of your injuries. Even if you do not believe you are injured, a medical evaluation can identify any injuries not immediately apparent. Being treated for your injuries also creates a record of the injuries sustained during the accident, as well as a record of the costs associated with your injuries.
- File a police report. You should file an accident report with the police. This will create a record of the exact details of the bicycle accident. The accident report will serve as evidence to support your claim.
- Gather information about those involved in the incident. You will need to gather information about all the parties involved. You should gather all or most of the following information: drivers license number, insurance policy number, license plate number, names and contact information of all witnesses, and photographs of the incident.
- Photograph your injuries. You should photograph your injuries immediately after the accident. You should also take photos after your injuries have been treated and after they have healed.
If you do everything mentioned above, you should have everything necessary to have a successful claim. You should contact a Fresno attorney with experience in bicycle accidents as soon as possible to file a claim against the driver liable for your injuries.
Compensation Available for Your Claim
There are many types of compensation for bicycle accident victims. If you were injured in a bicycle accident, what different forms of compensation might you be eligible to receive? The types of compensation available for recovery depend on the specific details of your claim. Some of the compensations that might apply are listed below:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Burial and funeral costs
- Punitive damage
For more information on the different categories of compensation that might apply to your claim, you should immediately contact an attorney in Fresno. Our Fresno lawyer will give you information about the type and amount of compensation you might be eligible to receive.
Normandie Law Firm
At our law firm, we are dedicated to helping the victims of bicycle accidents exercise their rights. Even though bicycle lane and trail networks have advanced, the instances of bicycle accidents have not decreased. Bicycle accidents continue to cause injuries and deaths all over Fresno. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping the victims of bicycle accidents take legal action against the parties liable for their injuries. If you were injured after a driver crashed his or her vehicle into you, you might have grounds to file a bicycle accident lawsuit. You must contact Normandie Law Firm to schedule an appointment to visit our law firm and speak to our attorneys at your earliest convenience.
Our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to all victims of bicycle accidents. If you were injured in a bicycle accident, do not hesitate to contact our firm. We guarantee that you will never have to worry about paying any fees to speak to our attorneys. Our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to keep our legal services accessible to all victims of bicycle accidents. During our free consultations, our attorneys are available to answer all questions and address all concerns. Our attorneys will provide you with every piece of information that you will need to start your claim against the driver liable for your injuries. If you have already started your legal process with another law firm, you might be interested in benefiting from a free second opinion from our expert bicycle accident attorneys. Our attorneys will review your claim and give you all the information that your incompetent attorney left out. Our attorneys will ensure that you have all the details you need to file a successful claim and recover the maximum amount of compensation available. It does not matter if you are starting your claim or trying to get it back on the right track—our attorneys are here for you.
Our free legal services are available through our law firm’s Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront fees for any of our legal services. Our law firm is also strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until our attorneys have won their claim. You will not pay anything unless you win—do not hesitate, contact us today.
