San Bernardino Bicycle Accident Attorney
Many people are riding bikes today. It is a healthy way to get around, and it can help save on gas. Riding can also be a great hobby, and there are many great riding areas around the Inland Empire and Southern California. Riding can be a great form of exercise as well. However, accidents involving bicycles are also quite dangerous. Even areas that have designated bike lanes can pose risks. Those who have suffered injuries or who have lost a loved one due to a bicycle related accident should contact a San Bernardino bicycle accident attorney as soon as they are able to do so after the accident.
For more than 40 years, our attorneys at Welebir Tierney & Weck have been helping clients in the Inland Empire, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, and other areas of Southern California with their personal injury cases. We will be able to help you with your bicycle related personal injury case as well.
Bicycle Accidents can be Deadly
Bicyclists have to share the road with other vehicles, and all of those other vehicles are larger, faster, and more powerful than the bike. The cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles can pose real dangers to the bicyclist. Even those bikers who obey all of the traffic laws and are exceedingly careful can have accidents when there are negligent and distracted drivers on the road with them. Drivers who are drunk or who are on drugs also pose a risk. The bicyclists may wear protective gear and have safety attachments on their bike that help to make them more visible, but these measures do not always help. Cars veering into the bike lane can cause massive amounts of damage.
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Vehicles illegally parked, such as cars or trailers that take up the bike lane, can cause issues for bikers as well. The bike may not be able to skirt around the trailer or illegally parked car on the shoulder of the road, and may have to enter the roadway to go around it. This puts the biker at great risk.
Cars and other vehicles are not the only cause of bicycle injuries though. If there are defective parts on the bike or the frame, or if the rider is wearing a defective helmet, injuries can occur. In the case of defective safety gear, it will not protect the rider from other falls, mishaps, or accidents.
After the Accident
If you have been involved in an accident with your bicycle, you do not want to settle until you take the time to speak with a personal injury attorney. You want to choose only the best attorney for your case, and we at Welebir Tierney & Weck can offer you the experience that your case deserves. Our trial lawyers have more than 160 years of experience in personal injury law, and we will be able to help you receive fair compensation for the injuries that you have incurred.
Take the time to contact our office today, so you can have your free initial consultation and tell us about your accident. No legal fees are due unless you win your personal injury case.
