Many people use bicycles as their mode of transportation. Many people choose to ride bicycles instead of passenger cars, for health or environmental reasons. However, with more and more bikes on the road, the risk of being involved in a Northern California bicycle accident increases as well. There are still many motorists who don’t safely share the road like they are supposed to and can cause serious injury and even death to bicyclists.
There are a few common causes of bike crashes in Santa Cruz including:
- City roads and construction areas, such as potholes, cracks in the road, debris, and other obstructions.
- Defective parts or bike components; manufacturers and retailers who produce and sell bicycles and bicycle parts that have a safety defect and results in a Northern California bike crash can be held legally responsible for the accident.
- Negligent drivers, such as driving distracted, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and not obeying traffic laws can cause life altering injuries to bike riders.
- Negligent repair shops, which can cause a bicyclist serious injury if a bicycle was not repaired correctly or was repaired using a defective part.
Bicyclists can help reduce bike accidents by using proper safety gear, ensuring that their bicycle is in proper working order, and adhere to all traffic laws. However, even the safest rider can suffer a serious or even fatal injury due to someone else’s negligence.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident in Northern California and you suspect another party’s negligence played a key role in your accident, you should seek legal counsel immediately. At Van Der Walde & Associates, our Santa Cruz bicycle accident injury attorneys have the skill and knowledge that is needed to properly investigate the details of your crash and construct a strong case on your behalf. You deserve to hold all negligent entities accountable for their actions. To learn more about how we can help, call 877-862-6288 for a free consultation.
