Guadalupe Bicycle Accident Attorneys

At James McKiernan Lawyers, we understand the importance of staying active and the pleasure of taking a bicycle ride, but also realize the dangers associated with this activity. Children are particularly in danger because of their smaller size and underdeveloped safety instincts. If you or someone you love is injured in a bicycle accident, speak with the Guadalupe bicycle accident attorneys at James McKiernan Lawyers for legal guidance.

Every year, more than 100 people are killed in bicycle collisions in California. Thousands more are injured. Many of these accidents are caused by a lack of motorist attention — cyclists are at a serious disadvantage in a collision with a car, truck, or motorcycle. A study conducted by the University of North Carolina and the U.S. Department of Transportation analyzed 750 motor vehicle and bicycle collisions. They found the main causes of bicycle and auto accidents were:

Motorists failing to yield the right of way
Bicyclists unexpectedly turning
Motorists overtaking bicyclists
Motorists unexpectedly turning
Bicyclists failing to yield the right-of-way at a mid-block location

Guadalupe bicycle accident attorneys understand that the motorosit can be 100% at fault or some blame my be shared with the cyclist. Even if you were partially at fault for the collision, you can still recover compensation under California’s comparative fault laws. If you do share the blame with a motorist, your final award may be reduced according to your percentage of fault.

Safety tips for bicyclists in Guadalupe, CA

Beautiful, warm weather and sunshine promote people to go outside and participate in outdoor activities. However, it is still critical to stay alert and attentive. Injury attorneys in Guadalupe offer the following safety advice:

Always wear a helmet
Cross at crosswalks; walk your bicycle across crosswalks
Wear brightly-colored clothing
Wear reflective clothing at night
Do not listen to music, talk on the phone or text message while bike riding
Never ride a bike under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Use hand signals for turning
Obey state and local laws regarding bicycle and motorist safety
Do not run stop signs or stop lights
Have a bell

Even the most cautious riders can be struck by an inattentive driver. If you’ve been injured, retain our Guadalupe bicycle accident attorneys for effective, comprehensive legal representation. We focus a large portion of our practice on personal injury law — our team has litigated and negotiated countless accident claims for clients in and around Guadalupe.

Call us anytime at 800-200-HURT or stop by our office. We look forward to helping you on the road to recovery. Contact our accident injury lawyers in San Luis Obispo, CA for more legal help.

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