Legal Recourse For Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can lead to devastating injuries for those involved. Unfortunately, the careless or negligent actions of other drivers cause severe bicycle accidents that leave cyclists with tremendous medical bills and horrific pain and suffering.
At Licata & Yeremenko, we are here to help if you need a California bicycle accident attorney by your side. Our team regularly assists injured bicyclists in the Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County areas, and we know what it takes to help injured clients recover the compensation they need.
Bicycle Accidents Can Be Devastating
Bicyclists are everywhere throughout Southern California. Unfortunately, we also know that the careless and negligent actions of vehicle drivers can lead to significant injuries for bicyclists. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, there were over 10,000 total bicycle accident injuries and 133 bicyclist fatalities during the latest reporting year in California. Many of those injuries occurred right here in our coverage area.
Even when a bicyclist is wearing a helmet, it is common for them to sustain significant injuries. At Licata & Yeremenko, our bicycle accident lawyers regularly help clients who have sustained the following injuries:
- Broken and dislocated bones
- Severe lacerations or road rash
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Concussions
- Open head injuries
- Spinal cord trauma with paralysis
- Other severe back or neck injury
- Internal organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Crush injuries
- Amputations
Preserving Evidence After A Bicycle Crash
It can be challenging to determine liability in the aftermath of a bicycle accident. It is crucial to preserve as much evidence as possible in order to prove what happened and who is at fault. At the scene of an accident, and only if safe to do so, those involved should take photographs of:
- Vehicle damage
- Bicycle damage
- Injuries
- Skid marks and/or debris
- Traffic and weather conditions
- Traffic signals or signs
Additionally, it is important to get the names and contact information of any eyewitnesses to the incident so they can provide testimony to insurance carriers or even a jury, if necessary.
We work diligently to help our clients receive proper medical care and just compensation for their physical and/or mental injuries.
Call Our Bicycle Accident Lawyers For Help Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, let our team at Licata & Yeremenko begin working on your behalf today.
Our team has extensive experience handling complex injury cases, and we know what it takes to help our clients. Let us conduct an investigation into your case immediately. When you need a California bicycle accident attorney you can reach out to us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 818-783-5757.