By Eric Ganci
May 19, 2022, SANDAG (The San Diego Association of Governments) is holding the annual Bike to Work Day, as part of Bike Month.
Per SANDAG “Bike to Work Day is a nationally recognized event, celebrated locally on the third Thursday in May.
When a car hits a bicycle, the driver is more likely to be at fault. However, there are circumstances when a bicyclist may also be wholly or partially liable.
When the Driver of the Car is At FaultBicycle accident cases are often based on negligence.
The right of way becomes an issue, typically because the rights and responsibilities of motorists and cyclists are not entirely understood. It is a common misconception that cyclists have more in common with pedestrians under the law than motorists.
An increasing number of cities in the U.S are becoming more bicycle-friendly with separate paths for cyclists to increase safety and encourage more people to take up cycling. However, bicycle accidents remain a significant concern and, more often than not, are devastating for the cyclist.
Bicycle accidents are often devastating for cyclists, especially if they involve an automobile. Although there has been an overall decline in bicycle accidents in the U.S., a larger percentage of the collisions that do occur are fatal.
After a bicycle accident, you will likely require extensive medical care and may be unable to work for some time. Fortunately, under California law, you are entitled to compensation if the driver of the vehicle or another party was at fault.
A bicycle hit and run accident is one of the worst types of collisions. Knowing what to do afterward can be difficult since you may feel overwhelmed and are possibly in shock.
CaseyGerry has represented many plaintiffs who sustained injuries while riding bicycles. We have seen so many situations where cars drive directly into bike lanes and strike bicyclists without ever recognizing what they were doing.
