BAKERSFIELD BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER
Get the Compensation You Deserve
BAKERSFIELD BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER
Get the Compensation You Deserve
In California it is very common for people riding bicycles to share the road with automobiles. While riding a bike can be a great way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors, it can also prove to be deadly when motorists are negligent. According to a 2014 Los Angeles Times article, California leads the nation in bicycle traffic deaths. Read the L.A. Times article.
Some common causes of bike accidents are lack of attention and general negligence on the part of motor vehicle operators, lack of bike lanes, DUI/driving under the influence, dangerous turns at intersections by cars and trucks, failure to yield, speeding, poor visibility and disobeying traffic signals/signs. Bakersfield bicycle accident lawyer, Tim Osborn, can handle your bicycle accident injury case.
Bicycle accidents, along with motorcycle accidents, often involve fatal and/or catastrophic injuries because, by their very nature, bicycles and motorcycles are far less crashworthy than closed vehicles. In addition, bikes are less visible to automobile drivers and pedestrians and bike riders are exposed and far more vulnerable to road and weather conditions than drivers and passengers in closed vehicles.
For those injured in a bicycle accident as a result of another’s negligence, a personal injury lawsuit is likely the only means by which compensation may be obtained. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available for certain types of economic loss, including past and future medical expenses, past and future lost earnings, lost earning capacity and loss of ability to provide household services. In addition, compensation may be available for certain types of noneconomic loss such as past and future physical pain, mental suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, inconvenience, grief, anxiety and humiliation.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a bike accident, it is crucial to retain an experienced Bakersfield bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible in order to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you are entitled to. The Law Office of Timothy M. Osborn has a proven record of success in handling bicycle accident cases. We encourage you to contact us today in order to learn more. We offer free consultations and there is no fee unless we obtain a settlement or judgment in your favor.
Some of the most common causes of bike accidents include, but are not limited to:
- Motor vehicle operator negligence
- Lack of bike lanes
- DUI/driving under the influence
- Dangerous turn at intersections by vehicles
- Failure to yield
- Speeding
- Poor visibility
- Disobeying traffic signals/signs
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Bicycle Accident Compensation
For those injured in a bicycle accident as a result of another’s negligence, a personal injury lawsuit is likely the only means by which compensation may be obtained. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available for certain types of economic loss, including past and future medical expenses, past and future lost earnings, lost earning capacity, and loss of ability to provide household services.
In addition, compensation may be available for certain types of noneconomic loss such as past and future physical pain, mental suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, physical impairment, inconvenience, grief, anxiety, and humiliation.
- Loss of earnings – This refers to the wages the deceased person was set to earn if they had not died when they did.
- Loss of services and support – These losses involve the practical support the deceased provided to the family, which can include household chores and maintenance, child care, and more.
- Lost inheritance – Such losses cover the difference between the current inheritance amount and the inheritance amount that the deceased likely would leave behind had they lived their expected lifetime.
- Loss of love and companionship – This is the intangible community and comfort that the deceased can no longer provide to enrich the lives of their close family members.
- Pain and anguish – Finally, family members can seek financial recovery for the grief and mental pain they suffered due to the untimely accident and death.
How a Bakersfield Bicycle Accident Lawyer Can Help
If you or someone you know has been injured in a bike accident, it is crucial to retain an experienced Bakersfield bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible in order to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you are entitled to.
The Law Office of Timothy M. Osborn has a proven record of success in handling bicycle accident cases. We encourage you to contact us today in order to learn more. We offer free consultations and there is no fee unless we obtain a settlement or judgment in your favor.
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