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If you or someone you love has been injured in a bicycle accident, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. California law requires drivers to treat bicycles as motor vehicles, and they can be held responsible for victims’ damages when their violations or negligence cause preventable crashes. At Drake Law Firm, our Fresno bicycle accident attorneys represent victims across California. Our firm knows cyclists often suffer significant damages in auto accidents and we are dedicated to helping them recover the compensation they deserve.

Why Do Clients Choose Us?

Clients across the San Joaquin Valley continually trust Drake Law Firm to handle their personal injury case. That is because:

• Our team puts clients first and makes their satisfaction our top priority. 
• We have recovered more than $150 million in verdicts and settlements.
• Our attorneys and staff have over 100 years of combined experience.
• There is no cost to hire our firm and no fee unless we win.

Attorney Benjamin Drake and our award-winning attorneys have the resources to help injured cyclists. Whether your case involves a negligent driver, a defective product, or catastrophic injuries, you can count on Drake Law Firm to guide you through the journey ahead. 

Call or contact our firm online to request your FREE case review.

When Can I File a Lawsuit Over a Bicycle Accident?

Filing a successful lawsuit after a bike accident is hinged on your ability to prove another person caused your crash and that they should be held liable for your damages.

At Drake Law Firm, we offer FREE consultations to review the facts of victims’ cases and determine if they may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. While every case is different, there are many situations that can give victims the right to file suit. Examples include:

• Accidents caused by negligent drivers
• Crashes caused by bus drivers or commercial truck operators
• Drunk driving or distracted driving accidents
• Defective products or bicycle parts
• Unsafe property conditions / roadway defects
• Companies responsible for e-bike accidents

What Damages Can Bicycle Accident Victims Recover?

Victims of personal injury have the right to recover compensation from those who negligently caused their accidents. This compensation is meant to cover financial and emotional losses victims incur as a direct result of their injuries. 

In California, bicycle accident victims may recover compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Hospital and medical expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Lost wages and future income
• Lost quality of life / spousal loss of consortium
• Disfigurement / disability
• Property damage

Because bicycle accident victims are more likely to suffer life-altering injuries in traffic accidents than occupants in standard vehicles, maximizing a financial recovery is important to covering past expenses and paying for any future needs. 

This can include the costs of medical devices, medications, or surgeries a person is likely to require in the future, as well as lost wages if serious injuries affect a person’s ability to work and earn income.

What Can I Do If My Child or Spouse Was Killed in a Bike Accident?

Bicyclists unfortunately face greater risks of suffering fatal injuries in crashes with automobiles. If your loved one was killed in a preventable bicycle accident, you may be able to seek justice and a financial recovery of your damages by pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. 

Recoverable damages in wrongful death cases may include:

• Expenses for funeral or burial services
• Loss of emotional support / loss of companionship
• Lost value of household services a decedent would have provided
• Lost financial support, including lost income and benefits
• Medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages incurred by a decedent prior to death

Wrongful death and survival actions are complex and high stakes claims, and they should be handled by experienced lawyers who can fight back against insurance companies that want to minimize payments to victims.  

Speak with a Bicycle Accident Attorney in Fresno

Drake Law Firm is standing by to speak with victims about their options for pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit following a bicycle accident in Fresno or the surrounding areas. 

Our firm offers FREE and confidential consultations and is prepared to immediately begin reviewing your case and legal options. Contact us to get started.