Bakersfield Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Our Dedicated Personal Injury Team Can Fight for You
Are you a bicyclist that's been injured due to the irresponsible actions of a motorist? If so, then it may be time to start exploring your legal options. At the Law Offices of Craig A. Edmonston, Attorney Edmonston has spent more than three decades advocating for the rights of injury victims who were needlessly harmed by others. He is well-versed in the risks bicyclists face when riding alongside negligent motorists and how to emphatically assert the gravity of their pain and suffering when a collision has occurred.
Ensure that the parties that hurt you are held accountable. Contact a bicycle accident attorney at Law Offices of Craig A. Edmonston today!
Know the Causes of Bicycle Accidents
With the rise of in bicycling's popularity, there have been many efforts to safely integrate bicyclists into regular motor vehicle traffic. Despite these efforts however, bicyclists are still exposed to increased danger when drivers act less than responsibly.
Common causes of vehicle/bicycle accidents include:
- Distracted driving (phone calls, texting, radio, etc.)
- Motorist speeding
- Ignoring road signs or traffic lights
- Drifting into bike lanes or road shoulders
- Failing to check for bikes at intersections
- Failing to properly signal a turn or lane change
- Failing to check for passing bikes before opening car door
- Drunk driving
If any of these or any other motorist action led directly to your bicycle accident, then the Law Offices of Craig A. Edmonston is ready to hear from you. Our dedicated and knowledgeable bicycle accident attorney in Bakersfield is prepared to help you assess the circumstances of your collision and—if necessary—begin structuring a suit that truly speaks the seriousness of your injury and the compensation you deserve.
Start the process today. Contact us to schedule a free and no-obligation case evaluation now.