Bike Accidents

Because bike riders are forced to share the road with automobiles, they are often involved in very serious accidents. Over 900 people are killed annually in bike accidents. Many times, careless drivers do not take safety precautions and do not see the bikes on the road. This lack of awareness of bike riders causes the majority of the serious bike accidents every year.

While automobiles offer airbags and seatbelts for the safely of the driver and passengers, bike riders have little to no protection. California law mandates that helmets be worn by bike riders when riding on all public roads. However, helmets alone offer little serious protection, especially when the bicycle accident involves an automobile. This lack of basic body safety coverage leaves the bike riders vulnerable to catastrophic physical injuries when involved in an accident on an unsafe road conditions or with a car.

In addition to being caused by automobiles, serious bike accidents can occur because of pedestrians, road workers, construction, uneven and unsafe road conditions and even weather. Many insurance companies value bike accidents less than those involved in automobile accidents. Because of these facts, bike accident cases can be tedious and difficult to resolve. If you or a loved one has been involved in a bike accident, it is important to be represented by an attorney who has experience representing victims of catastrophic personal injury.

Contact the Law Offices of Andrew MacLaren Stewart for a free case attorney case evaluation today.