Bike riders are always vulnerable to motor vehicles, but one of the greatest dangers is where a person should be safe — riding in a crosswalk. From a physics standpoint, a two-ton car trumps right of way. From a legal standpoint, the driver of that car is responsible for any injury or fatality.
San Diego Crosswalk Bike Accident Attorneys
If you or a family member was struck at an intersection while riding a bicycle, the personal injury lawyers of Phillips & Pelly will aggressively pursue rightful compensation. We are skilled at proving fault if necessary and building a case for monetary damages for the medical, financial and personal impact.
Our experienced attorneys have handled thousands of motor vehicle accidents in San Diego, Poway, Vista, Escondido, Oceanside and throughout San Diego County, including car-bicycle accidents. Contact us immediately for a free consultation.
Car and Bicycle Accident Scenarios
The California Highway Patrol reports that seven bicyclists were killed and more than 950 were injured in 2008 in San Diego County alone. The vast majority of bicycle accidents involved an automobile, and more than half of all car-bike collisions occur at intersections. The most common scenarios of sidewalk or crosswalk bike accidents (in which the driver is at fault):
- Driver pulled out from stop sign
- Driver turned left, striking a bicyclist in the crossing
- Driver turned right, colliding with cyclist riding parallel in a bike lane or crosswalk
- Driver ran stop sign or red light
- Driver encroached the crosswalk zone, clipping the bicycle rider
The defense may try to argue comparative negligence on the part of the bike rider: not riding in the crosswalk, crossing against the light, ignoring stop signs, riding at night without lights or reflectors, or riding against traffic.
The legal team at Phillips & Pelly is skilled at keeping the focus on the negligence of the driver, such as speeding, traffic signal violations, failure to yield the right of way, distracted driving or drunk driving. We can bring in professional accident investigators to reconstruct the events if necessary.
We Handle Everything. We Help With Everything.
We know that bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries or fatality, and that many are caused by hit-and-run drivers. The team at Phillips & Pelly is committed to maximizing compensation. Once we accept your case and investigate liability and insurance, we can help you get medical care if you do not have health insurance. Call 858-345-5929 or contact us online to talk with an experienced attorney. We provide a free case evaluation, and there are no fees unless we recover compensation.
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