Riverside Bicycle Accident Attorney
Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a Riverside County bicycle accident? Are you suffering from serious injuries, head trauma, intense pain, and even permanent disability due to another’s negligence? The dedicated and experienced attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have over 40 years combined experience representing victims of serious bicycle accident injury cases in Riverside County and beyond. Our skilled attorneys are highly-respected in courts across the state of California and have won millions for their clients. For a free consultation, contact our bike accident attorneys via our toll-free number anytime.
Bicyclists are seriously injured, maimed, or killed in 10% of all automobile accident cases in the United States. Further, over one-third of bicycle accidents are caused by the negligence of automobile drivers. Even m ore alarming, a study by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition shows that three out of four at fault drivers were never even cited for hitting and killing pedestrians. 22% of fatal pedestrian crashes involved hit and run drivers, yet, none of the runaway motorists were found or charged.
Types of injuries sustained from bicycle accidents:
- Brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Nerve damage
- Fractures
- Broken bones
- Spinal chord injuries
- Sprains
- Lacerations
- Wrongful death
The leading cause of death among bicycle collision-related injuries is serious brain injuries.
Causes of bicycle accidents:
- Most bicycle accidents occur as a result of collision with a motor vehicle
- Inattentive automobile drivers
- Automobile drivers failing to yield to bicyclists
- Opening a car door as a cyclist rides by
- Backing out of a driveway
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
