While cycling offers numerous benefits, bicycle accidents in Marina Del Rey pose major risks. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc., we see first hand the serious injuries that can result and help victims hold at fault drivers accountable.    

As experienced Marina Del Rey bicycle accident attorneys, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide the professional legal representation you need in filing a claim. Our top case results reveal settlements and jury awards worth millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS today to request a free consultation. 

Our Marina Del Rey Bicycle Accident Attorneys Help You Get Compensation For Your Injuries 

The Marvin Braude Bike Trail is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs from Pacific Palisades through Torrance State Beach. It offers scenic views of Marina Del Rey and while it provides a certain amount of safety for cyclists, but navigating busy main roads and side streets can put you at risk.  

Bicycle accidents in Marina Del Rey are unfortunately common. With little to protect them in these crashes, injuries suffered by victims are often severe. Among the most common include:  

• Broken bones and multiple fractures; 
• Burn injuries and road rash; 
• Crushing injuries, causing damage to limbs and body organs; 
• Deep cuts and lacerations, resulting in permanent scarring; 
• Head injuries, including concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI);
• Soft tissue injuries, such as muscle and tendon sprains or tears;
• Spinal cord injuries, resulting in partial or complete paralysis.  

When these or other types of injuries happen, Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. is here to help. Our Marina Del Rey bicycle accident attorneys provide the professional legal representation you need to get compensation in a claim.  

What Are Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents In Marina Del Rey?  

California Healthline warns that there has been an alarming increase in the number of bike accidents in recent years. Los Angeles County is the most common place for them to happen. Considering the amount of traffic in our area, residents in Marina Del Rey are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves. This includes obeying the rules of the road as well as wearing a helmet and other safety gear.  

When bicycle accidents do occur, it is generally due to negligence on the part of motorists. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our Marina Del Rey bicycle accident attorneys help you hold them accountable. Among the most common causes in cases we represent include:  

• Distracted driving, such as talking on cell phones or sending texts; 
• Driving under the influence, which includes alcohol, recreational drugs, or medications; 
• Failing to give adequate space to bicyclists and swerving into bike lanes; 
• Failing to yield to bicyclists who have the right of way; 
• Making turns without looking to see if a bicyclist is in their path; 
• Opening car doors on side streets, without checking for bicyclists first; 
• Speeding and going too fast for conditions, which increases the risk of bicycle accidents and the severity of injuries.  

How Do I Get Compensation For Bicycle Accident Injuries?  

At fault drivers can be held liable for bicycle accidents in Marina Del Rey and auto insurance policies they have in place can help cover some of your costs. While you focus on recovering from your injuries, Harris Personal Injury Lawyers focus on negotiating with insurance representatives on your behalf. Our goal is to get you the maximum amount in any settlements.  

If your injuries are severe or the at-fault driver is uninsured, our Marina Del Rey bicycle accident attorneys can guide you in filing a lawsuit against them. Compensation available under the California Civil Code includes:  

• Coverage of current and future medical costs; 
• Reimbursement for lost wages and future losses in income due to short or long term disabilities; 
• Compensation for your pain, suffering, disfigurement, and any loss of enjoyment in life your injuries result in; 
• Punitive damages, an additional amount designed to punish the at fault driver for particularly willful and negligent behavior.  

What If My Bicycle Accident Involves A Hit And Run Driver?  

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our legal team takes swift action when hit and run bicycle accidents in Marina Del Rey happen. This includes:  

• Reviewing police reports; 
• Obtaining descriptions from witnesses; 
• Reviewing surveillance footage ; 
• Soliciting tips from the public and local mechanics, who the driver may have gone to for repairs.  

In representing clients in these and other cases, our Marina Del Rey bicycle accident attorneys typically work on a contingency basis. This means there are no attorney fees unless we get money for you.  

To Request A Free Consultation, Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS Today 

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we help you get the compensation you need to recover from bicycle accident injuries. To request a free consultation, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS or contact our Marina Del Rey bicycle accident attorneys online today.