California Bike Accident Attorneys
Northern California Bike Accident FAQs
This page is designed to assist Northern California bicycle accident victims with common questions that may arise after a bicycle accident.
Question: Can I file a lawsuit for my bicycle accident?
Answer: If you were injured due to the negligence of another party, while riding your bicycle, you can file a lawsuit against the negligent party to recover damages for your property and your injuries - both physical and emotional.
Question: Who are the negligent parties that I can sue?
Answer: Negligence can be caused by several different parties:
- Negligent drivers
- Negligent manufacturers, retailers, or distributors of bicycles, bicycle parts, and bicycle accessories
- Negligent City, County, or State entities who are responsible for maintaining safe roadways
- Negligent repair shops
- Negligent property owners
Question: Why do I need a lawyer?
Answer: An experienced Bay Area bicycle accident attorney can conduct an investigation of your case and determine which parties are responsible for your injuries. The skilled bicycle accident attorneys at Van Der Walde & Associates are recognized leaders in the field of personal injury litigation because we are committed to aggressively protecting the rights of our clients. We get results by obtaining the maximum compensation package possible for our clients so that they can have the best possible outcome.
Question: What are some of the causes of bicycle accidents?
Answer: Bicycle accidents can be caused by negligent motorists, environmental factors, such as unsafe road conditions, or even dog attacks.
Question: What are some precautions that bicyclists can take?
Answer: Bicyclists need to take some precautions to ensure their safety while riding a bike:
- Always wear a helmet. This is absolutely necessary and will save your life is you are involved in an accident.
- Wear a reflective or brightly colored shirt or jacket to ensure that motorists will see you.
- Abide by all traffic laws, using bike lanes whenever possible.
- If you are involved in an accident, make sure that you get all contact information from the motorist as well as any witnesses. Take pictures of the scene of the accident, and contact our Northern California personal injury law firm as soon as possible. Do not talk to any insurance company or accept any settlement. You may not know the extent of your injuries immediately after your accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident in Northern California, please call the knowledgeable Northern California bicycle accident injury lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates for a free case evaluation today (877) 862-6288.
