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At Demas & Rosenthal - Northern California Bicycle Accident Lawyers - we have successfully handled many California bicycle accident cases and have a thorough knowledge of the unique issues involving these types of serious injury cases.

If you've been involved in a bike accident in the Sacramento area, it's a good idea for you to contact a lawyer sooner rather than later. There are a variety of reasons to do this. First of all, in bicycle accident cases, the motorist is often at fault. Although cyclists are expected to follow the rules of the road, car drivers too often ignore bikes and fail to give them the room to maneuver that they would give another motor vehicle. Furthermore, a bike obviously offers much less protection than a motor vehicle; your injuries may be very serious, while those in the car may have escaped without so much as a bruise.  If you lack medical insurance, it's especially important for you to contact a lawyer, as you may need long-term rehabilitation or multiple surgeries following a car-bike collision.

Experienced Sacramento bicycle lawyers can also help you battle the unfortunate perception that many people have of cyclists; that they are daredevils who are asking for trouble, that they don't obey the rules of the road, or that they behave recklessly in traffic. Evidence that you were in a bike lane and  that you were obeying traffic laws may be presented. If the driver attempted to swerve around you and got too close, or if you were cut off as you turned, or the car pulled out of a driveway suddenly, or if the driver failed to observe you signal, these are indicators that the driver was at fault. Obviously, if drugs or alcohol played a role, that can also contribute to reckless driving.

Should you be involved in an accident with a pedestrian as a cyclist, you'll also want legal representation, particularly if serious injury resulted from the incident.  Since you're not expected to carry any form of insurance that's equivalent to auto insurance, you'll want experienced Sacramento bicycle accident lawyers to represent you.

There may be other scenarios that require Sacramento bicycle accident lawyers as well.  For instance, if road conditions cause an accident (unexpected loose gravel, outsize potholes, missing stop signs, etc.) a municipal authority may be to blame. Another potential accident-causing factor is a defective part or bad repair.  If your brakes fail without warning, or another part breaks suddenly, it can be catastrophic, particularly in heavy traffic. Your attorneys will be able to ascertain if a defective part played a role in the accident.

If you're driving a car and you are involved in an accident with a cyclist, you'll also want to contact experienced Sacramento bicycle accident lawyers.  Attorneys who have substantial experience with bicycle accidents can look for factors that may have contributed to the accident; as a motor vehicle driver, you are certainly not automatically to blame. Not every cyclist has been educated in road biking, and there have certainly been cases of cyclists behaving dangerously; failing to signal; biking at night without a light or reflective material; or behaving as a pedestrian rather than as a vehicle. Even if a cyclist's conduct is not illegal, his or her behavior may be a strong contributing factor to the accident.

To protect your legal rights following severe injury or wrongful death resulting from a bicycle accident in California, it is wise to immediately consult an experienced personal injury law firm. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost, and witnesses may forget important details. Click here to view our Injury Checklist.

Contact us today for help with your bicycle accident case. The experienced bicycle accident lawyers in our Sacramento office look forward to assisting you.

The law firm of Demas & Rosenthal, LLP has extensive experience handling claims involving California bicycle accidents. We offer Free Initial Consultations with no obligation for you to hire our firm.