Southern California Accident Blog

Avoid These Types of Bicycle Accidents

You should be able to get on your bicycle and not have to worry about a serious bicycle accident.  Unfortunately, motorists don’t always give you the space you need and may make serious driving errors that could result in your injury. 

Motorist negligence is the most common factor involved in bicycle accidents.  Drivers are often distracted or don’t know how to travel safely around cyclists.  In a bicycle accident, the bicyclist is the one who has to pay the price for the motorist’s mistakes.

There are many different types of bicycle accidents. For example, a collision can occur when a vehicle turns directly in front of a bicyclist or when the driver fails to yield the right of way to the bicyclist.  Cycling accidents can also occur when a motorist runs a stop sign or traffic light or enters the street and doesn’t see the bicyclist.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries.  The driver could be held liable for damages.  Contact a Los Angeles bicycle accident attorney at Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers at 1-800-350-8888 for legal advice.

For more information, read our article, Six Common Types of Bicycle Accidents.