What Are The Common Causes Of Bicycle Accidents?

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What Are The Common Causes Of Bicycle Accidents?


Your bicycle may be an affordable and environmentally-friendly way to get around San Francisco, but it also leaves you at the mercy of motorists. While the majority of motorists will drive carefully and be mindful of your vulnerability, accidents can happen and, when they do, cyclists tend to come out the worst. Without the benefit of bumpers and crumple zones, you stand little chance against a motorized vehicle a collision. If metal, you have been injured in in a San Francisco bicycle accident, an Allegiance Law attorney could help you to recover the compensation you are entitled to, in respect of your injuries and any resulting damage to your property. Where a motorist has acted negligently, you may have an additional claim for compensation.


Common Causes Of Bicycle Accidents In San Francisco ★ Dooring, which occurs when a cyclist is struck by a motorist or passenger opening their door without checking for cyclists or pedestrians ★ Collisions caused by distracted driving, which can include driving while using a cell phone, adjusting the car stereo, or attending to personal grooming ★ Accidents resulting from a dog chasing after a cyclist


★ Collisions with cars exiting driveways or side streets ★ Accidents caused by road defects ★ Defective bicycle component accidents ★ Road rage ★ Sideswiping, occurring when a motorist passes too close to a cyclist or attempts a right turn with a cyclist to their right ★ Hit and run accidents


San Francisco Bicycle Accident Injuries

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Dental injuries

0 3

Nerve damage

Fractures 0 4

Paralysis

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Joint Dislocati ons


Traumatic brain injuries

Facial Trauma

06

Wrongful d eath

08 07

Head Injuries

10 09

Spinal cord injury


Get An Experienced San Francisco Bicycle Accident Attorney

When you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you deserve nothing less than an outstanding legal representation. At Allegiance Law, San Francisco bicycle accident attorneys are dedicated to ensuring you get the best possible outcome, and will settle for nothing less.


871 Page Street San Francisco, CA 94117 415-404-6395

https://www.allegiancelaw.com/co ntact-us/

Allegiance Law


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