Orange County Bicycle Accident Attorney

   Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in an Orange County bicycle accident? Are you suffering serious pain, injuries, or even permanent disability? Have you lost a loved one due to another’s negligence? The dedicated and experienced attorneys are experienced in representing victims of serious personal injury cases in Orange County. They have won millions for their clients, and are highly-respected in the courts across the State of California and beyond. For a free consultation, please contact our attorneys as soon as possible. 
   In 10% of automobile accidents in the United States, bicyclists are killed or seriously injured resulting in death. One-third of total bicycle accidents are caused by negligent automobile drivers. The other two-thirds of casualties are caused by poor weather conditions, unsafe roads, and even pedestrians. 
   Bicyclists suffer the most in road accidents. Most riders wear only what is necessary to ride their bike for exercise or leisure—street clothes, workout clothes, and a helmet. These thin materials are as powerful as paper when going up against a 3,000 pound automobile traveling at speeds of 5 to 50 miles per hour. Automobile drivers are protected by crash-tested steel cages—bicyclists have little if no protection and are the first to plummet against the hard asphalt and steel. Nearly half of all bike accidents happen to children—the most defenseless riders out there.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of a serious bicycle accident, it may be helpful to follow these guidelines:

 

o       Call 911 as soon as possible

o       Request medical attention

o       Exchange information with all parties involved in the accident, including:

o       Name

o       Address

o       Phone Numbers

o       License Number

o       Insurance Provider

o       Insurance Policy Number

o       Get statements from any witnesses of the collision

o       Take down some personal notes about the accident—what was the weather like  Traffic conditions?  Time of day? Traffic lights? Speed?

o       Give a report to the police. Avoid pointing blame.

o       Get medical attention as soon as possible. If you are seriously injured, ask another to call 911.

o       Keep records of all medical attention received, including doctor’s visits, emergency room visits, prescriptions, physical rehabilitation, counseling, and other expenses.

Call an experienced Orange County bicycle accident attorney as soon as possible.