Maison Law represents cyclists struck by careless drivers on and around Fresno State Campus. Bicycle accident victims should receive money to pay for the best care available and receive full support until they heal and are able to get back on their bikes. Contact us to set up a confidential and free case review. It’s a no-risk opportunity to determine what your injury is worth and how to hold a car insurance company fully responsible.
Do I Need a Lawyer After Getting Struck by a Motorist?
If your accident around Fresno State University results in a serious injury and a reckless driver is to blame, you should talk over your case with a skilled Fresno bicycle accident lawyer. When medical bills run high, insurance companies look even harder to find ways to leave you with nothing. They will attempt to blame you for what happened. They’ll also try to limit the support you receive by downplaying how badly you are hurt.
Your lawyer is your protection against this type of treatment. Your lawyer collects evidence and files your injury claim for you. Then your lawyer demands the most in compensation available. And you don’t have to worry about how you’ll pay a lawyer. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case, and then our fee comes out of the settlement you receive.
What Bicycle Accident Dangers Are Found Around Fresno State?
Many students enjoy cycling to class or around campus to burn some calories. Other residents bike through campus or use the bike lanes along Barstow Avenue and Cedar Avenue to stretch out their rides.
Cyclists have a right to the bike lanes and to the normal traffic lanes when they need them, but drivers don’t always observe the law and show proper caution. Motorists are supposed to show a legally required “duty of care” towards bicyclists and always monitor for riders. They should slow down upon spotting a cyclist and be ready to stop to avoid a collision.
Yet, drivers can be looking at their cell phones or speeding and put riders at terrible risk of injury. This happens even on the less hectic streets through campus like San Ramon Avenue. When cyclists are hurt, they can seek recovery support from the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider.
Insurance adjusters don’t usually hand over compensation without a fight. It’s a good idea to have a skilled attorney safeguarding your case and making sure settlement offers are enough to cover every hardship you have. You need support for your current damages and for the damages that might arise in the years to come. Your lawyer makes sure these factors are covered and is ready to reject a settlement check and demand more.
What Should I Do Immediately After a Bicycle Accident?
If you are hurt, you should contact 911 and request an ambulance. Then, if you can get up and the scene is secure, it’s a critical time to gather evidence. Much of the best evidence will be lost once the scene is cleared and the driver leaves.
Focus on collecting this evidence if possible:
- Allow paramedics to check out every pain and go to the emergency room if necessary. If you must leave, ask someone with you or a helpful witness to gather details for you.
- Give a full account to campus police or Fresno police officers.
- Take photos. Document the scene. Show vehicle and bike damage, and damage to your clothing. Get pictures of any visible injuries. Show bike lane markings and traffic signs that were ignored by the driver.
- Find out what witnesses saw and find out how your lawyer can contact them later.
- Exchange information with the at-fault driver but don’t make any statements about the accident or your injuries. Insurance companies can twist these statements and use them against you later.
- See your doctor in the days to come. Note any pain you didn’t feel on the scene but then noticed the next day. Get everything documented. See specialists if you are advised to.
- Keep your damaged bike. Don’t throw evidence out.
Compensation Available for Fresno State Bicycle Accident Victims
California sets the statute of limitations for filing a bicycle accident personal injury claim at two years. If you wait beyond this deadline, insurance companies can reject your claim.
It’s important to act quickly. Your lawyer will also need to gather evidence and speak to witnesses. If months pass, it can be harder to make this happen.
Your lawyer will be seeking enough in compensation so you can pay every current medical bill and those that may come in the future. Your care over a lifetime, if you suffer a permanent physical disability, must be estimated and demanded from an insurer.
The level of pain you endure in the accident and during recovery must factor into the size of your settlement check. The emotional trauma you are left to cope with after a scary impact should also earn support. This can include your loss of enjoyment of life if you are unable to participate in family activities and ride your bike.
Finally, if a loved one is tragically taken in a bike collision, family members are allowed to seek support to protect themselves in the future. They’ll need help paying funeral costs and ambulance fees. They must also receive support to help in the years ahead when they’ll be without the guidance and financial support the deceased can no longer provide.
Contact a Fresno State Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Contact Maison Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an actual Fresno State University Accident Lawyer. We want to hear what happened to you. We’re going to answer your questions and make sure you are fully aware of the benefits available to you and your family.
Maison Law takes on careless drivers and their insurers and forces them to accept full responsibility for an injured cyclist’s wellbeing. We don’t abandon riders and we fight for their fair support until they are ready to get back on a bike again.
Remember, you won’t need any money to hire a skilled lawyer to represent your case. Maison Law isn’t paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the compensation you receive.
