Maison Law is an advocate for safe bicycle rides for all Lancaster bicyclists and we represent them when they are injured by the carelessness of local drivers. Our bicycle accident attorneys are committed to helping victims secure the support they need to fully recover. Schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation with a real lawyer. To find out what you should demand from an at-fault driver’s car insurance, talk to a skilled, local lawyer and schedule a free consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Bicycle Accident?
After a bicycle crash that leads to only a few minor scrapes and bruises, cyclists may not need a lawyer’s help to get fair treatment from an insurance company. But defenseless cyclists often suffer disfiguring road burn, fractured bones, and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). If your injury is serious and a careless driver is to blame, you should speak to a Lancaster bicycle accident lawyer.
Car insurance providers will do their best to limit the compensation you receive for your recovery. Your Maison Law Lawyer will be a safeguard against this type of treatment. Your lawyer will also have evidence ready when an insurance adjuster attempts to blame you for what happened. You’ll also need protection when an insurance company tries to downplay your injuries and shortchange you on your medical bills. Maison Law demands the maximum in support available for you and your family.
Common Injuries After a Bicycle Accident
Cyclists love to ride in the California sunshine for exercise, for family fun, or to get to work or to the store. But they are also very vulnerable to drivers who are in a rush and focused on cell phones instead of focusing on the safety of defenseless riders.
Serious collisions occur every year, even when cyclists are using bike lanes such as those found on 30th Street. Motorists can still veer out of their lanes and make turns in front of riders. Cyclists are at even higher risk when they must share lanes of traffic with reckless drivers on busy roads like Avenue J.
The California Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) recorded 22 bicycle accidents involving injuries in Lancaster in 2023. Those accidents led to at least one tragic fatality. The figures showed no real improvement from 2022 incidents when 21 serious accidents were reported with 2 tragic deaths.
Emergency room doctors at the Antelope Valley Medical Center treat many different types of bicycle injuries after these frightening crashes:
- Bone fractures — Particularly in the arms and legs. Victims can throw their hands out in front of them when knocked off their bikes. This can lead to broken hand and finger bones, and broken wrists.
- Skull Fracture – This is a break in the bones that form the skull (cranial bones). Pieces of the skull often wind up in the brain. The jaw, eye sockets, and other facial bones are considered part of the skull.
- Neck, back, and chest injuries — These injuries can sometimes lead to a life of pain and stiffness making bike rides very difficult.
- Blood clots – Clots can form between the brain and the skull or result when the brain is bruised. Blood flow to the brain is cut off to cause strokes.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) – A serious injury caused by the rapid movement of the brain back and forth inside the skull. Victims experience memory loss, seizures, and a loss of control of certain parts of the body. They may have trouble speaking and communicating.
- Concussions – A concussion is a mild form of TBI. A loss of brain function is common but usually temporary.
- Skin and scalp damage – A rough landing on a road surface is often enough to tear skin from the head and scalp. Deep skin damage might develop infections and permanent disfigurement. Hair does not always grow back after a severe laceration.
- Facial injuries. Victims can land on their faces, lose teeth, and suffer broken noses and jaws.
The damaging effects of a body being impacted by metal and pavement can last only a few weeks or lead to months or years of pain and debilitation. Your Maison Law representative makes sure any car insurance settlement offer extended to you covers everything you need for the recovery journey. It must support you and your family until you are ready to return to work and get back on a bike again.
What Can I Earn Compensation For After a Lancaster Bicycle Accident?
Bicycle accident victims must see to their safety first. You must get to a safe spot along the road if possible and call 911. Get checked out by paramedics and give responding officers a full report of how the accident unfolded.
If you are left strong enough to move around, you should try to get pictures of the area. Wait until the scene is secure and then grab photos of the damaged bike, the damage to the car, and any visible injuries. Show a bicycle helmet if you are wearing one. Get contact information from all witnesses.
This valuable evidence will be key in holding an at-fault driver and the driver’s car insurance company fully liable. A bicycle accident attorney will present this evidence in a claim to back up the request for compensation for every hardship the victim and the victim’s family have suffered.
These and other damages are all considered when negotiating the size of a bicycle accident settlement check:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost earnings
- Any permanent disfigurement
- Any permanent disability
- Support of prolonged pain
- Support for the emotional trauma experienced
- Loss of enjoyment of life while unable to ride
- Repairs to bicycle or replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my family receive support after losing a loved one to a fatal bicycle accident?
Yes. Families should file a wrongful death claim against an at-fault driver. This claim seeks assistance with burial costs and in paying the remaining medical fees. Close relatives must also get help in replacing the income the victim can no longer provide.
What Kind of Support do Children need after a Lancaster bicycle accident?
Your lawyer would be fighting to get full compensation to pay for the best care available for your child. Your lawyer would also seek support for the years ahead. A bicycle injury can affect the child’s development in the future and surgery and therapy could be required.
How long do I have to file a bicycle accident injury claim?
The statute of limitations on a bicycle crash injury is two years. If you wait longer to file a claim with an insurance company, the insurer is usually allowed to reject it. Your recovery bills could be your full responsibility.
Contact a Lancaster Bicycle Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered a bicycle accident injury due to a careless driver’s mistake, contact a Lancaster bicycle accident lawyer with Maison Law. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to all Los Angeles County bicycle accident victims. It’s a no-risk way to find out what your bicycle accident injury is worth and what you should demand from an insurance company.
If you decide we can help you earn more for your bicycle accident injury, you won’t need to have any money now. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you, and then our fee comes out of the settlement you receive.
