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Bicycling accidents cause many fatalities and personal injuries each year. Many bicycle accidents are completely preventable, as they are usually caused by the negligence of motorists or by defective bicycles and products. If you are a cyclist who has been injured in an accident or if you've lost a loved one to a bicycle accident, The Law Offices of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney can help. We have nearly 20 years experience representing seriously injured victims of bicycle accidents. We have helped many bicyclists get the medical care, support and personal attention they needed to rebuild their lives after an accident. Based in Temecula, we are dedicated to helping people across California including Murrieta, Hemet, Lake Elsinore and other communities in Riverside County. We will provide you with a free consultation and will work on a contingency fee basis to ensure that we receive a fee only if you receive monetary compensation. Contact the bicycle accident attorneys of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney today.
Millions of men, women and children are critically or fatally injured each year when cars or trucks collide with bicyclists. Because bicyclists are often overlooked by traffic and have little to protect them, there are many ways for a bicycle accident to occur. Bike accidents can affect cyclists of any age, but tend to affect children and preteens who are struck by careless drivers. Though bicycle lanes have been implemented in most areas, statistics indicate that these lanes interfere with the normal flow of traffic and can actually put bicyclists in more danger rather than giving them a safe lane to ride in. Additionally, bicyclists can have collisions with other bicyclists who are not mindful of their surroundings. Injuries caused by bicycle collisions are far-reaching. Broken bones, traumatic head and brain injuries, and damage to the spine, as well as internal injuries, are not uncommon. These injuries can mean financial and emotional devastation to the affected families, often requiring years of therapy and medical care.
Bicycle Accident Statistics
Uneducated drivers and bicyclists have resulted in some staggering statistics
- A bicyclist is fatally injured every 6 hours;
- Nearly one million children are injured each year in bicycle related accidents;
- Nearly half of all bicycle fatalities occur to children under the age of 16;
- 75‰ of all serious injuries and fatalities from bicycle accidents are from head injuries;
- While collisions with cars account for only 1/3rd of all bicycle accidents, they account for the majority of catastrophic injuries and deaths.
Bicycle riders are just as entitled to use the roads as motor vehicles are. They have to obey the same rules. Truck and car drivers should treat them fairly and follow proper safety precautions. Unfortunately, many drivers are inattentive and simply do not look out for cyclists. When they do not, it can result in a serious accident and severe, even fatal, injuries to a bicyclist. Such behavior is negligence. As a result, drivers should be held responsible for the damage they do.
The Law Offices of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney represent those bicyclists that have been wronged on the roadway or by a defective product. We will work hard to get you the money you need to meet medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses involved. Contact the experienced bicycle accident attorneys of Sweeney, Sweeney, & Sweeney today.
