San Diego Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Bicycling is more than popular sport in Southern California. It is an economical and environmentally friendly mode of transportation, and part of many people's lifestyle. On a bicycle, riders experience a much closer connection with their surroundings than they do riding in a car or motorcycle. It's great aerobic exercise, a non-impact workout that works for weight loss and cardiovascular fitness. As traffic congestion and pollution increase in Southern California, more and more San Diegans are getting on their bicycles for errands, for commuting and for general transportation.

Riding a bicycle is also a risky business. Cars and trucks still dominate the roadways, and bicyclists must share the roads, streets, and trails of San Diego with cars and trucks. They face real dangers: too often roads have no protective barriers between bicycle lanes and motor vehicle lanes. On roads designed for cars, bicyclists can be hard to see. Intersections and turns are much more dangerous for bicyclists.

Casey Gerry's team of San Diego bicycle accident attorneys know that serious injuries and fatalities to cyclists aren't random accidents. Someone was responsible for your injuries and suffering. Casey Gerry's bicycle accident injury lawyers will fight for your rights, and for the compensation you need to put your life back together. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured, or a loved one has been killed in a bicycle crash, you need a responsive, skillful legal team fully committed to fighting for your rights and securing the compensation you need and deserve.

Citizenship or immigration status is not an issue in bicycle accident or fatality cases involving failure of bicycle parts or tires, negligent installation or maintenance, and unsafe roadway design. Casey Gerry attorneys have represented Mexican citizens, Mexican nationals living in the US, and undocumented immigrants who have been harmed by unsafe bicycles, tires and roadways. The location where the bicycle accident is also not a factor. Whether the accident occurred in the US or in Mexico, if the harm resulted from unsafe or defective design, manufacture, or defective component parts on the part of a US manufacturer, or negligent installation or maintenance, Casey Gerry attorneys can pursue the claim in US courts.

Common Causes of Bicycling Accidents in San Diego

Serious bicycle crashes in San Diego, often fall into one of these categories:

• Collisions with cars: Cars are big, heavy and not particularly maneuverable. Too many drivers drive as though cars were the only vehicles on the road, and do not pay attention to the presence of cyclists. Their inattention makes bike riding on San Diego streets particularly hazardous.
• Dangerous roadways. A road, including its shoulders and intersections, that is poorly designed or maintained can present serious dangers. Neglect of maintenance on bike paths and trails can create dangerous situations for anyone on two wheels.
• Faulty safety equipment: Defective helmets and crash pads can turn a minor collision into a catastrophic life-changing situation through no fault of the cyclist.
• Defectively designed bikes or parts can fail at anytime, causing serious injury, pain and suffering for the unwitting rider.

Many other situations can cause a bicycling accident in San Diego. Don't be afraid to contact one of Casey Gerry's bicycle accident attorneys in San Diego just because your accident cause wasn't listed here. Chances are our bicycle injury attorneys can point you in the right direction to get you back on the road.