California Bike Accident Attorneys
Van Der Walde & Associates is a prominent Northern California personal injury law firm whose aggressive lawyers have recovered millions of dollars in monetary compensation for our seriously injured clients. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you have the right to hold the at fault party responsible for what they have done by bringing a legal action against them. If you or a loved one has suffered physical injuries as the result of a bike accident, contact a skilled Northern California bicycle accident attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your case.
Bicyclists are at risk for serious injuries every day that they ride their bikes on the road. Every year, over 17,000 pedestrians and bicycle riders require medical attention due to automobile related accidents. Many bicycle riders suffer serious injuries as the result of motor vehicle operators who drive unsafely and do not treat bicyclists with the courtesy they deserve. There is no contest between a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds and an individual on a bike. In addition to being struck by a motor vehicle, many bicyclists suffer injuries when they are struck by an opening car door.
All people that are involved in an accident (bicyclist and motor vehicle driver) must stay at the scene to discuss the situation with the proper authorities. If the negligent driver who hit you leaves the scene of the accident, you have been the victim of a hit and run. Hit and run accidents are extremely serious crimes in California and all hit and run drivers face harsh legal penalties.
The following is a list of important things that you should do after being involved in a bicycle accident:
- Call 911 to report the bicycle accident.
- Seek medical attention immediately if you have been struck by a vehicle or car door, check with a medical professional to make sure you are all right, even if you do not notice any immediate injuries.
- Ensure that a police report is filed in regards to the bicycle accident.
- Make sure that you get the contact information of the driver who was involved in the accident, including his or her name, address, date of birth, and insurance information.
- Get contact information, such as name and phone number, from any witnesses of the accident.
- If you happen to have a camera with you, take pictures of the accident scene, damages to your bicycle, and any visible injuries that you suffered.
If you are a cyclist who has been injured due to the negligence of a driver, you should contact Van Der Walde & Associates and speak to one of our aggressive bike accident lawyers. We may be able to recover for you monetary compensation for your bike accident injuries, as well as other bicycle accident related costs.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a bike accident in California, please contact a San Jose Bicycle Accident lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your case.
