Bicycle Accidents

San Francisco Bicycle Accident Attorney

The San Francisco Bay Area is an active region with great weather, home to a great number of bicyclists. In an area of our size, bicyclists and bike messengers race downtown, weave in and out of traffic, and may travel the wrong way into traffic or down sidewalks, causing serious accidents. They also can be victims of serious injury accidents.

An experienced San Francisco bicycle accident attorney at Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP can help. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury for which you believe another party is liable, we urge you to contact our law firm today.

With over 100 years of combined experience, our personal injury trial lawyers have successfully represented thousands of people who have suffered serious injuries and losses due to negligence or recklessness, and have compiled a winning record on behalf of the injured.

Bicyclists often pay for and participate in organized bike rides such as the 100-mile Century Ride or other popular events. When improperly monitored, a race course may be inadequately marked or a car may cross into a racing lane, resulting in serious injury or even death. Roadways with gutters and grates cause a bike to go down easily. It is important to remember that a signed release does not necessarily mean that you waive your rights to safety. There still may be a duty on the part of race organizers to provide safe conditions for participants.

Low visibility is a factor in many biking accidents. Bicyclists can be bumped by vehicles, or hit when a car makes a right-hand turn without seeing a biker. Often bicyclists are victims to open-door accidents involving cars parked along the street.

In addition to negligent actions of pedestrians, bicyclists also face issues of product liability involving welds or wheel failure.

We prepare each case as though it's going to trial. Contact our firm for skilled representation with a personal touch.

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