Bicyclists are a common feature of traffic in Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, Fremont, Alameda, and throughout other East Bay area communities. In congested areas - around Jack London Square or in downtown Oakland or Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley - cars, city buses, and commercial trucks don't always see bicyclists. Additionally, by state law, cyclists must be given an adequate amount of space by motorists; failing to do so may result in running cyclists off the road. As a result, bicycle accidents are an all too common feature of life in Oakland. Additionally, improperly maintained roads, inadequate signage, and defective road design also plays a role in bicycle crashes. Here, a municipality of Caltrans can be held liable for potholes, poorly designed roads, or dangerous intersections.
At the Dolan Law Firm, our Oakland bicycle accident lawyers hold negligent drivers financially accountable for rolling through stop signs, driving too close to cyclists, and turning into bicyclists at intersections.
If you've been run off the road or knocked off your bike by a motorist, contact Oakland bicycle accident lawyers at the Dolan Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you.
Injuries, Negligent Car Drivers, and Bicycle Accidents
Injuries in bicycle accidents are almost always serious. At the Dolan Law Firm, we work closely with medical economists and life care planners in recovering damages for people suffering from the following kinds of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident:
- Brain injuries
- Head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paraplegia / quadriplegia
- Amputations
- Bone fractures
- Severe lacerations
- Disfigurement
- Torn ligaments
Determining the Cost of Your Injuries
To accurately quantify the cost of your injuries, our attorneys consult medical economists and life care planners. Working from cost data maintained by the insurance industry and HMOs, we determine the full financial impact of a bicycle accident. We consider costs associated with hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, medical equipment, in-home care, and lost wages. We also pursue damages for pain and suffering and loss in quality of life when injuries are catastrophic.
Contact Our Oakland Bicycle Accident Lawyers Today
Most insurance companies employ their own investigators, deploying them to the scene of a bicycle accident as soon as possible. That's why it's important to talk to a personal injury attorney who can assemble a team of investigators, gather evidence, locate and interview witnesses, and stay one-step ahead of insurers.
To discuss your case and learn how we can help you, contact Oakland bicycle accident attorneys at the Dolan Law Firm today.
