Glendale Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Bicycle Accident & Injury Attorney in Glendale, CA
Many people throughout Glendale ride bicycles as a form of transportation, exercise, sport, or enjoyment. Unfortunately, thousands of people are injured or killed in bicycle accidents every year. In 2007 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 698 bicyclists were killed and an additional 44,000 were injured in traffic crashes, which accounted for 2% of all traffic fatalities and traffic injuries that year.
In an effort to reduce the amount of bicycle accidents that take place, bicyclists should only ride in bike lanes and sidewalks where it’s safe, and drivers of motor vehicles should adhere to right-of-way laws at all times. When a bicyclist is involved in an accident with a vehicle, it’s always the bicyclist that is severely injured. Bikes offer absolutely no form of protection, leaving bicycle riders completely vulnerable to being crushed by a vehicle or injured when contact is made with the pavement, sidewalk, or curb. Victims of bicycle accidents frequently suffer from a number of pain and debilitating injuries, such as:
Contact a Glendale Bicycle Accident Attorney
If you are suffering from an injury as the result of a bicycle accident, we can help. Victims of bike accidents have the right to seek compensation for their injuries if the accident was caused by another person’s negligence or recklessness. From our experience, most bicycle accidents occur as the result of such forms of negligence as speeding, reckless driving, driving under the influence, making an illegal turn, failure to yield, texting while driving, running a red light or stop sign, and more.
When you come to Pacific Attorney Group, you can rest assured that your case will be handled by a Glendale bicycle accident lawyer who is fully committed to helping you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries. We will work diligently on your behalf, and do everything we can to make sure you are awarded compensation for your current and future medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.
Contact a Glendale bicycle accident attorney today to learn how Pacific Attorney Group can help you file an injury claim against the person responsible for your accident!