Santa Clara Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Santa Clara Bike Accident Information
Santa Clara has an extensive system of bicycle lanes and paths. Most are on shared roadways, and there are a few dedicated bike- and pedestrian-only paths. The city's efforts to keep bicyclists safe are certainly important, but, unfortunately, not always sufficient. Santa Clara bicycle accidents happen for a number of reasons, and many times the bicycle rider is not at fault.
There are as many causes of Santa Clara bicycle accident injuries as there are miles to be ridden, but some of the most common bicycle accident causes are reckless or negligent motor vehicle drivers. Drivers who choose to get behind the wheel while intoxicated are a threat to other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Drivers who fail to give bicycle riders the proper room on the road, force them off the roadway, ignore important traffic signals or fail to yield can cause very serious injuries. Even momentary carelessness can have serious consequences if a car driver or passenger opens a car door in the path of on oncoming bicycle.
Even though the city tries to accommodate bicyclists, sometimes improperly maintained roadways, whether they are local, county or state roads, contribute to Santa Clara bicycle accidents. Potholes, debris on bicycle paths and poor drainage can all cause dangerous situations for bikers. If poor road maintenance or design contributed to your Santa Clara bicycle accident injuries, you may be able to recover monetary damages from the local, county or state governments responsible.
If you suffered a bicycle accident injury, you need legal information that pertains to your case, not a one-size-fits-all law firm. At Van Der Walde & Associates, we focus solely on Northern California personal injury law. This means we are the most qualified Santa Clara bicycle accident injury attorneys to handle, and win, your case. We get paid only if we win your case, so you know we will work hard to recover the greatest possible settlement or court award for you.
Insurance companies will try to deny your claims for compensation or attempt to appease you with the smallest pay out they can. With an experienced and competent Santa Clara bicycle car accident injury attorney behind your case, you can get a much more substantial amount to cover your medical bills, lost wages and any other losses you may have suffered, including pain and suffering.
Call Van Der Walde & Associates now for a free case assessment. We are ready to help you move forward with your Santa Clara bicycle accident injury case. If you have a legitimate claim, we will keep you informed about the best route for legal action and identify the best possible sources of compensation in your case. Contact us today.
