Bicycle Accidents

Understanding vehicle on bicycle accidents

By nature, bicycles provide far less protection than an enclosed vehicle, which often leads to “minor collisions” turning into serious injuries for bicyclists. An average of 742 cyclists die in fatal bicycle accidents each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

The most common ways vehicle on bicycle accidents occur are:

• “T-Bone” collisions
• Head on collisions
• Collisions that occur while changing lanes
• A driver not yielding the right of way to a bicyclist
• A driver running a red light or stop sign, and colliding with a bicyclist
• Drivers falling asleep and colliding with a bicyclist
• Distracted driving and colliding with a bicyclist
• Driving under the influence and colliding with a bicyclist

Tasks that will distract a driver include:

• Texting or using a cell phone
• Changing the radio
• Eating or drinking
• Speaking with passengers
• Reaching below or behind them in an attempt to grab something
  

Driving under the influence (DUI) may entail:

• Having consumed alcohol
• Having consumed marijuana
• Having consumed a prescription drug
• Having consumed some over the counter drugs

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Victims of vehicle vs. bicycle accidents have rights

Bicyclists have the same right to the road as a much larger vehicle. Therefore, an injured bicyclist should be represented and compensated fairly in the event of an injury.The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez has a proven track record of vigorously representing and fighting for victims of bicycle related injuries, as well as getting victims the compensation to which they are entitled.

The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez can help victims of vehicle vs. bicycle related accidents by:

• Providing assistance in filing a police report if one was not filed, or pulling a police report that has been filed
• Attaining proper medical treatment for victims
• Procuring the vehicle owner’s information
• Investigating all potential defendants
• Sending a demand for client compensation
• Communicating with the insurance company and defense attorneys on our client’s behalf
• Filing a lawsuit and guiding client throughout the legal process
• In some cases, settling a case before filing a lawsuit
• Reimbursing appropriate parties as needed by communicating with insurance companies‍

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Victims have a voice with Sylvia V. Gonzalez

When you or a loved one are injured, the last thing you want to worry about is the influx of to-dos that result from your traumatic injury. The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez can handle all of the obstacles that you may encounter as a victim of traumatic injury. With the Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez on your side, you can focus on recovering. With over 10 years of practicing law, the Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez provides legal excellence with a personal touch.

The Law Offices of Sylvia V. Gonzalez has helped hundreds of victims by:

• Gaining reimbursement for victims’ past, present, and future medical expenses
• Winning victim cases quickly without clients having to go to court
• Accepting payment only when a client wins their case or is presented with a sufficient settlement 
• Providing emotional closure for victims of traumatic injury incidents
• Negotiating with insurance companies to keep more money in the victim’s pocket