Riding your bicycle in Riverside should not put your life at risk.
Due to many unsafe and irresponsible drivers, however, serious and fatal bike accidents are often reported in Riverside County.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a bicycle accident anywhere in Southern California, Jacoby & Meyers is here to help you get the justice that you deserve.
At our Riverside personal injury law firm, our philosophy is to empower you to understand the inner workings of the legal process so that in the end, you obtain justice, peace of mind and a healthy recovery.
Contact us for a free case review with one of our highly experienced and knowledgeable bicycle accident attorneys in Riverside today to learn more.
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Why Choose Jacoby & Meyers
- We are a reputable and experienced personal injury law firm that has been helping injured Californians since 1972.
- With the ability to skillfully negotiate with insurance companies, we often collect settlements that are 10 times the initial insurance offer.
- Our law firm has obtained over $2 billion in settlements for clients, which is the highest of any firm in California.
- Our lawyers always put their clients first and provide tailored legal services. We take pride in handling every case with the same level of care.
- We handle bicycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t pay us anything unless we win your case in Riverside.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
When a motor vehicle strikes a bicycle in Riverside, it is typically because someone was in violation of the law, such as a motor vehicle driver failing to yield to a cyclist at an intersection.
Identifying the most common causes of bicycle-vehicle collisions can help the city improve cyclist safety.
Common causes include:
- Distracted driving (texting, eating, personal grooming, etc.)
- Dooring accidents (car doors opening into bike paths)
- Left-turn collisions at intersections
- Right-hook accidents (vehicles turning right into cyclists)
- Unsafe passing and sideswipe accidents
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Driving or parking in bicycle lanes
- Poor road conditions (potholes, debris, uneven surfaces, etc.)
- Inadequate bike lane design or maintenance
Since California is a fault state and not a no-fault state, identifying the cause of a bicycle accident is necessary before the injured cyclist can seek financial compensation.
Parties can file claims with the insurance providers of those at fault under this insurance rule.
All drivers in California are required to carry insurance to pay for accidents they may cause.
Bicycle Accident Statistics
Hundreds of traffic accidents involving vulnerable bicyclists are reported in California every year.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), 145 bicyclists died in motor vehicle accidents in 2023.
Nationwide, an estimated 1,105 bicyclists lost their lives in 2022 (the latest year data is available).
OTS data shows that in Riverside County, 320 bicyclists were injured and killed in traffic accidents in 2022.
This includes 46 cyclists in the City of Riverside specifically.
Of the bicyclists involved in harmful accidents in Riverside, four victims were under the age of 15. Statistically, the most dangerous time of day for cyclists in Southern California is between 6:00 p.m. and midnight, with a peak on Friday nights.
Common Injuries in Bicycle Accidents
When a motor vehicle strikes a bicycle, nothing typically stands between the cyclist and injury except for (in some cases) a helmet.
There is no seat belt, airbag or protective metal shell.
For this reason, bicyclists often suffer severe to catastrophic injuries in accidents in Riverside.
Examples include:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Facial injuries and dental damage
- Road rash and severe abrasions
- Broken bones and fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Shoulder separations
- Pelvic and hip fractures
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Wrongful death
At Jacoby & Meyers, our personal injury lawyers are equipped to handle all types of injuries connected to bike accidents.
We can set you up with the right doctors to encourage appropriate medical treatment.
We can also accurately evaluate how much your injury claim is worth based on the severity of your injuries, allowing us to pursue fair financial compensation.
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Riverside
In the aftermath of a bicycle accident in Riverside, it can be easy to overlook actions that you should be taking for the good of your insurance claim.
Unfortunately, an insurance company can use these oversights to try to pay you less for your losses.
Protect yourself by taking the following steps:
- Call 911 to report the accident immediately.
- Get medical help right away for any injuries.
- Move to safety, if able, away from oncoming traffic.
- Take photos of the scene, motor vehicle and bike damage, injuries, and road conditions.
- Get driver and insurance information.
- Collect witness contact information.
- Do NOT apologize or admit fault.
- Request a copy of your police report.
- Preserve your damaged bicycle and gear.
- Contact an attorney for help with the claims process.
Once you contact an attorney at Jacoby & Meyers, our team can take over your bicycle accident case for you.
We can return to the scene to search for signs and evidence of fault, determine the liable parties, and file a claim on your behalf.
Why You Need a Riverside Bicycle Accident Attorney
As a bicycle accident victim in Riverside, you may be eligible for financial compensation from the driver who struck you (or a third party, such as the government for an unsafe roadway).
However, it can be difficult to obtain a fair settlement offer from an insurance company.
Injured cyclists often find the need to hire personal injury attorneys to represent their best interests during settlement negotiations or personal injury trials.
An attorney will work for you and only you.
You can count on a lawyer to want to maximize your payout, not minimize it.
Furthermore, at Jacoby & Meyers, you won’t pay us anything unless your lawyer wins your case.
This means you can have the benefit of aggressive legal representation and advocacy without taking on any financial risk.
Contact a Riverside Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
The road to recovery may seem long if you’ve recently been injured in a bicycle accident in Riverside, but at Jacoby & Meyers, the journey is easy.
We take care of everything for our clients, from setting them up with exceptional local doctors to taking legal action to hold negligent and reckless parties accountable.
To find out more about how we can help you get through this difficult time, call (951) 720-3007 or contact us online anytime to arrange a free consultation with an experienced local bicycle accident lawyer.
Because you deserve justice.