Mountain bike riding is an exhilarating experience. What’s great about it is that the sides of many mountainous roads have bike lanes for riders. While this is a great safety feature for riders, oftentimes, due to the turns and curves of the mountain side, there are dangers that come along with sharing the road with vehicles.
If you’ve been hit by a vehicle while mountain biking, you may be eligible for compensation. At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our qualified bicycle accident attorneys are available 24/7 to offer legal assistance. We will review your case to determine necessary courses of action in order to get you a fair settlement offer.
To schedule a free consultation, please contact our 24/7 legal team by calling 213-927-3700 or filling out our quick contact form.
What to Do After a Mountain Bike Accident
Mountain bike riding accidents can occur within the blink of an eye without anyone around to help you out. Here’s what you should do after the collision to ensure your safety and well-being:
Who’s Liable for Injuries in a Mountain Bike Accident?
A mountain bike accident could be caused by a number of different factors. California is a comparative liability state, meaning that more than one person can be held liable for causing an accident. Just who can be held liable for your injuries as a result of that collision is dependent on the level of negligence that was contributed by each party involved.
Everyone owes each other a duty of care when out on the road. This means that all motorists and bicyclists must engage on the road in a safe manner that follows California law and prevents accidents and injuries from happening.
When it comes to a mountain bike accident, the party at-fault could be the mountain biker themself, a motorist, or the bike manufacturer.
Here are the different scenarios in which these parties could be held liable for:
To determine which individual is mostly responsible for a collision depends on the level of recklessness or negligence each party contributed. An experienced bike accident attorney can look into your case to analyze the situation and figure out who is primarily at-fault for the collision.
West Coast Trial Lawyers Is Here to Help
If you have sustained injuries as a result of a bicycle accident, you have the right to hold the guilty party accountable. Our skilled bicycle accident attorneys at West Coast Trial Lawyers can help you recover compensation for the losses you have suffered, including medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering from your injury.
Contact us today by calling 213-927-3700 or filling out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with our experienced, caring and compassionate legal team.
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