Bicycle accident victims are empowered to seek recovery support from careless drivers. Injured riders can ask for help with 100% of their medical bills and their time missed at work while healing.
Maison Law’s Lodi bicycle accident lawyers are committed to helping victims secure the support they need to recover fully.
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 provider, talk to a skilled, local lawyer and schedule a free consultation.
How Do I Know If I Need a Lawyer After a Bicycle Accident?
If you are forced from your bike, but your injuries are only superficial and minor, you may not need the help of a lawyer. But when your injuries are more serious, like a broken arm or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and a reckless driver is to blame, you may need a lawyer’s assistance.
The bigger the price tag for your recovery, the harder car insurance companies make it to get the support you need to eventually get back on a bike again. They want to limit the benefits they must pay out.
A skilled bike accident attorney can protect your rights and increase the value of your claim.
These are just a few of the benefits of having a skilled Maison Law attorney:
- A lawyer fully investigates your accident and the driver involved in case insurers try to blame you for what happened.
- A lawyer works with your doctors and expert medical witnesses to confirm the seriousness of your injuries when insurers try to downplay the consequences.
- A lawyer files your claim for you, while giving you the time you need to focus on healing.
- A lawyer handles the frustrating negotiation process, evaluates settlement offers, and rejects “lowball” offers to demand more.
- No worries about how you’ll pay a lawyer. Maison Law works on a contingency basis. It means you don’t pay anything unless your case is successful. Then our fee comes out of the compensation you win.
- A lawyer would have a lawsuit ready to file in case a car insurer refused to accept full blame for your suffering.
When you have a good lawyer with a proven track record, the lawyer represents the threat of a lawsuit to insurers. This threat often changes the behavior of auto insurance companies. They want to avoid lawsuits because going to court is expensive for them and can result in unfavorable publicity for the insurance company.
Insurance companies often work harder to please injured bicyclists with a settlement offer with a bicycle accident attorney on the case. They want to avoid having to answer to a judge and jury. For this reason, the vast majority of cases are settled out of court. Victims generally avoid any court appearances.
Lodi Bicycle Accident Dangers
On some trips, local bicyclists can avoid close encounters with the rush of traffic. They can take advantage of bike paths and trails such as the Orchard Lane Trail. They may be able to take advantage of partially protected bike lanes like those lining parts of Elm Street.
Unfortunately, many riders do come in close proximity to cars on most trips. In California, riders can travel in traffic lanes with the same rights as drivers. In Lodi, bicyclists may be sharing the lanes with motorists as they head to work, school, or out for some exercise.
According to California transportation officials, Lodi sees too many serious bicycle accidents each year, and some of these accidents end in tragic fatalities.
- 2024: Lodi police and the CHP responded to 9 bicycle accidents involving injury.
- 2023: Lodi Police and the CHP responded to 10 serious bicycle collisions.
- San Joaquin County: In 2024, authorities responded to 198 serious bicycle accidents and documented at least 9 tragic deaths.
The injuries and deaths each year can include riders who are struck while drivers are veering into bike lanes to make a right-hand turn. They occur when motorists try to pass cyclists they are sharing the lanes with, when there’s not enough room to safely pass.
In heartbreaking cases, children can be struck while riding on the quiet streets in Lodi neighborhoods when careless and speeding drivers cut through.
Full Support for Lodi Bicycle Crash Victims
A Lodi bicycle accident lawyer creates a complete list of the hardships the rider has been put through. They are also careful not to leave anything off. Anything forgotten and not included in a claim is something the insurance company can ignore. Either the victim or the victim’s family ends up paying the cost.
Your lawyer demands full compensation for these and other damages:
- Help with medical bills now and those anticipated in the future.
- Expense for physical therapy sessions and any medical equipment necessary to give you as much freedom as possible.
- Estimated lifetime costs if you must adapt to life with a permanent disability.
- Physical pain and emotional trauma suffered in the accident and during a difficult recovery. This might include the anxiety you feel when considering getting back out on a bike and riding in traffic.
- Compensation for a loss of enjoyment of life. Being unable to get back on a bike, at least in the short term. Missing out on family activities.
- Travel costs getting to and from doctor visits and surgery consultations while in a wheelchair or cast.
- A new bike and equipment replacement.
- Full compensation for lost wages and benefits at work while you are healing.
- Wrongful death benefits for families who lose a loved one to a bicycle accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Maison Law demand additional support for young bicycle accident victims?
Children hurt in bicycle collisions require additional support for injuries now and in the future. An injury during the formative years can affect a child’s growth and development in the years ahead. Settlement money must be secured to pay for any health issues that arise. Compensation must factor in the possibility of surgeries and additional physical therapy if victims begin to see symptoms of a past injury in their teen years.
How long do I have to file a bicycle accident injury claim?
Two years. You’ll have to file your injury claim before two years have passed since the accident date or risk having your case rejected. You should take action sooner rather than later, before important evidence disappears.
What if I can’t afford to pay a bicycle accident lawyer?
Bicyclists don’t need to worry about finding the money to hire Maison Law while they are down with an injury. Our bicycle accident attorneys don’t accept any payment unless they win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money that a car insurance company is forced to provide.
Contact a Lodi Bicycle Accident Lawyer
After a bicycle accident, please rely on an experienced Lodi bicycle accident attorney to handle your case and protect your interests. Insurance companies aren’t required to tell you about every benefit available to you. When you aren’t informed of your rights, you can lose out on valuable resources and end up paying for some of your bicycle accident recovery costs out of pocket.
That should never be the case when you are put through such a traumatic accident through no fault of your own. Take advantage of a free case review that comes with no obligation to you or your family. Maison Law wants riders to get the support they need so they can get back out on the road or trail as soon as possible.
