San Francisco Bicycle vs Auto Accident Lawyer
Helping Clients in San Francisco Seek Financial Recovery for Bicycle Crash Injuries
Both bicycle accidents and auto accidents that occur in and around San Francisco can lead to serious injuries, including fractures, broken bones, head injuries, and soft tissue injuries. However, the injuries that an accident victim suffers in a bicycle accident are oftentimes much more serious than those suffered in an auto accident. This is because, unlike a driver or passenger in a car, a bicyclist does not have a shell or protective covering surrounding him or her at the time of an accident. Therefore, if the cyclist is knocked off the bicycle in an accident, his or her body will strike the ground directly, and the cyclist will often suffer a serious injury as a result. Even when cyclists wear helmets while they are riding, these helmets may crack, and serious head injuries and other complications can result.
If you have been injured in a bicycle or auto accident, it is important that you have experienced legal representation on your side throughout your case. Insurance companies will do everything they can to avoid paying out money in a personal injury claim. Fortunately, the San Francisco bicycle and auto accident lawyers at The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. can negotiate with the at-fault person or entity’s insurance company on your behalf and work to get you the full and fair monetary compensation that you deserve.
Please call us today to discover more about how we could help you handle your bicycle or auto accident personal injury case.
Common Causes of San Francisco Bicycle and Auto Accidents
Bicycle and auto accidents in and around San Francisco often occur because of another driver or someone else’s negligence. Both bicycle and auto accidents can occur when drivers are negligent and fail to abide by the legal standard of care, such as by failing to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle, speeding, or violating some other traffic law or rule of the road. These accidents can also occur when drivers operate their vehicles while distracted (such as when they are using a cell phone or other electronic device in an improper manner) or while intoxicated.
Bicycle accidents can also occur when there are road defects in the area where the bicyclist is riding. For example, the city or county might fail to maintain the road properly, and a large crack or pothole might cause the cyclist to fall to the ground and sustain serious injuries.
Talk with a San Francisco Bicycle and Auto Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been injured in a bicycle or auto accident that occurs in or around San Francisco, the legal team at The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. is ready to help you with your case. We can review the circumstances of your accident with you and assist you with filing a claim against the person or entity who caused your accident.
To schedule a free case evaluation and legal consultation with a San Francisco bicycle and auto accident attorney, please call us at (415) 433-0444 or contact us online today.
