We are Riverside bicycle accident lawyers. In the United States, approximately 50 million people ride bicycles for one reason or another. Many of these riders are involved in bicycle accidents and require the help of a bicycle accident attorney. In recent years, there has been an increase in the safety awareness of bicyclists leading to more cyclists wearing protective gear such as helmets and reflective clothing. However, if involved in a bicycle accident with a motor vehicle, a bicyclist has very little protection. Bicycle accidents can result in severe physical injury. The injuries from bicycle accidents can include head trauma, severed limbs, spinal cord injuries, cuts, broken bones, and infections from road rash. Even worse, deaths from bicycle accidents comprise approximately 2% of all traffic fatalities. In California alone, over one hundred people per year are killed as a result of a bicycle accident.
Riverside Bicycle accidents can occur for many reasons. Environmental factors such as poor visibility and poor road conditions can lead to bicycle accidents. Another unfortunate cause of bicycle accidents is inattentive drivers of motor vehicles. Unfortunately, some motorists do not respect or appreciate the rights of a bicyclist to share the road with them. Under California law, a driver of a motor vehicle is required to share the road with bicycles. California Vehicle Code Section 21209 provides in part:
21209. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane established on a roadway pursuant to Section 21207 except as follows:
(1) To park where parking is permitted.
(2) To enter or leave the roadway.
(3) To prepare for a turn within a distance of 200 feet from the intersection.
If you or a loved one has experienced a bicycle accident, you need a bicycle accident lawyer that is knowledgeable about California bicycle accident law to enforce your rights.
A bicycle accident attorney can help victims of a bicycle accident get the compensation they deserve. However, as with most legal matters, a person involved in a bicycle accident has a limited time to enforce their rights. Call the Law Offices of McClure today for a FREE consultation with a bicycle accident injury lawyer.
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