Calabasas Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Bicycling is a great way to stay physically fit and provides an easy, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly way to get to and from work or school. However, bicyclists need to be cautious, particularly when their travels put them in the path of other road users. Bicycle accidents leave victims suffering serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc., we help you get the compensation you need to recover. Our experienced Calabasas bicycle accident attorneys hold at-fault drivers accountable when crashes and collisions happen. Our goal is to help you get the maximum amount you need to cover the medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs you incur. To discuss the options in your case, contact 1-800-GO-HARRIS and request a free consultation today.

Let Our Calabasas Bicycle Accident Attorneys Help You Recover From Your Injuries

The City of Calabasas reports that more than 100 people in our area use bicycling each day to commute to and from work.  Many more rely on it as a hobby and a fun way to get in some exercise. While the city is working to make streets safer and increase the number of bicycle paths, it is important for bikers to be aware of the risks they face. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents happen on a regular basis. With little to protect them in collisions with motorists, the injuries suffered by cyclists in these crashes have a tendency to be severe. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we provide the caring, professional legal representation you need to protect yourself and your rights when injuries do occur. While you focus on your recovery, our Calabasas bicycle accident attorneys focus on getting you the compensation you are entitled to in a claim. Injuries suffered by clients in cases we represent include:

• Severe cuts and lacerations;
• Burns due to contact with hot metal, engine fluids, and road surfaces;
• Soft tissue injuries, causing damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments;
• Broken bones and dislocated joints;
• Back and neck injuries, including whiplash and damage to discs;
• Crushing injuries, resulting in the loss of limbs and damage to body organs;
• Head injuries, which can result in trauma to the brain;
• Injuries involving the spinal cord or column, which can result in partial or complete paralysis.

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Bicycle Accidents In Calabasas?

According to statistics from the California Department of Public Health, our state has one of the highest rates for bicycle accidents and injuries in the country. Due to the number of commuters and the amount of heavy traffic in busy areas such as Mulholland Highway and the 101, people in Calabasas and throughout the Los Angeles County area are at an even greater risk. When bicycle accidents do happen, it is often the reckless driving behaviors of motorists which are often to blame. Our experienced Calabasas bike accident attorneys at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers help hold drivers accountable for the following actions, which are among the most common causes of collisions:

• Speeding and going too fast for conditions;
• Failing to stop at red lights and stop signs before entering intersections;
• Failing to yield the right of way;
• Tailgating and other aggressive driving behaviors;
• Driving distracted, such as using cell phones, texting, or changing GPS settings;
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

What Are My Rights In Filing A Claim for Bicycle Accident Injuries?

When the reckless actions of motorists cause you to be involved in a bicycle accident, you have the right to file a claim seeking compensation for the injuries you suffer. All drivers are required under the California Vehicle Code to carry a minimum amount of coverage to protect others in the event of accidents for which they are to blame. This covers bicyclists as well. Unfortunately, dealing with these companies can be challenging and you can expect them to make every effort to either deny or downplay your claim. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our legal team can negotiate with these companies on your behalf, gathering the evidence needed to get you the maximum amount in your settlement. In the event the other driver was uninsured or the insurer fails to offer a reasonable amount, you have the right to file a lawsuit seeking damages through the local courts. Check out our top case results to see settlements and jury awards we have been able to obtain for clients in other bicycle accident cases.

Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS and Request a Consultation With Our Calabasas Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Injuries you suffer in a bicycle accident can impact you now and for years to come. You have only one chance to get the compensation you need to recover in a claim, so get Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. on your side. We work on a contingency basis, meaning there are no attorney’s fee unless we get money for you. Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS or contact our Calabasas bicycle accident attorneys online today to request a free consultation.