Asserting Legal Action In A Bicycle Accident In Los Angeles

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 131 fatal bicycle accidents occur each year in California. Most of the fatalities are males and above the age of 41. At least 67 percent of the fatal bike accident occurred on streets and intersection.

One of the common scenes of fatal bike crashes is the intersection. When bicyclists make a sudden left turn, they are often struck by speeding vehicles and cause fatal collisions.

Other causes of bicycle accident are:

1. Failure to yield
2. Failure to give turn signals
3. Driving Under Influence
4. Running on red light
5. Distracted driving
6. Road obstruction
7. Visibility issues


Vehicle drivers often report that they fail to notice the oncoming bicycle. The bicycle's visibility on the road is lessened by factors such as size, color, speed, time of the day, and blind spots around a vehicle.

Bicyclists who ride at night are more prone to accident as the vehicle driver may not perceive clearly an oncoming rider. The NHTSA has advised the use of visibility lights, gears, and clothes to increase drivers' perception of cyclists on the road.

Such phenomenon is explained under the theory of visualization and conspicuity. It explains how a person can or cannot see road objects under specific conditions and time.

If you or your loved one is injured in a bike accident at Los Angeles, you can consult with a Los Angeles bike accident attorney to recover damages.

These skilled accident attorneys in Los Angeles can help you prove that the negligent act of the vehicle driver caused the accident, leading to your injuries.

In proving the negligent act, our lawyers will help you:

1.Establish that the vehicle driver has a duty of care over you. It includes the responsibility to exercise safety and abide with traffic laws that can prevent accident or harm to other people.

2.Prove that the vehicle driver has failed to fulfill such duty.

3.Establish the causes of events, leading to accident

4.Present evidence that the accident has led to your injuries.


In filing a Personal Injury lawsuit, you and your lawyer will go through this process:

1.Gathering of evidence
2.Filing the lawsuit
3.Mediation/ Pre-trial
4.Trial
5.Verdict
6.Appeal


Consult with the lawyer with a proven track record and will ensure that you receive maximum settlement so you can regain your wholeness.