Orange County Bicycle Accident & Injury Lawyer

Injured in a Bicycle Accident in the Orange County Area?

Have you or someone you love been injured in an auto accident involving a bicycle? Our law firm represents both bicycle riders and motorists in these serious insurance claims or lawsuits. To schedule a consultation in order to discuss your particular case, call an Orange County bicycle accident attorney at 800-670-8142. Your case evaluation will be free and confidential - a perfect opportunity for you to gain valuable insight and information regarding your situation.

Bicycle accidents often result in serious injury, particularly in the event of a high speed or high impact collision. However, even in a bicycle accident where both the bicyclist and the motor vehicle are travelling slowly, such as in a parking lot, the bicycle rider may sustain catastrophic injury. The large size and weight of an automobile leave a bicycle rider little to no chance of avoiding injury - even if the bicyclist is wearing a safety helmet or other protective gear. 52,000 bicyclists were injured in traffic-related accidents in 2008, throughout the U.S.*

What Causes Bicycle Accidents?

Traffic-related bicycle accidents may be caused by different factors. Poor construction or design of a bike path in relation to a public roadway may be one potential cause of an Orange County bicycle accident, as may a defect in a bicycle or motor vehicle. However, the most common cause of bicycle accidents is negligence on the part of one of the parties involved, whether the bicycle rider or the driver of the vehicle. A couple common examples of explanations we have come across from negligent parties are: "The bicycle rider came out of nowhere!" or "I just didn't see the bicyclist." Because motorists are accustomed to looking for other motor vehicles, they may simply not see a bicycle and rider until it is too late. To establish the particular cause of your bicycle accident and therefore work to recover the money you need, our law firm may work with accident reconstruction specialists and other professionals.

Contact an Orange County bicycle accident lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group today for a free consultation regarding your case.

*Statistics from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), regarding nationwide bicycle accidents in 2008.