Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are more common than most people realize. The injuries from these types of accidents can range from minor to life-altering. It is also impossible to prevent all accidents and all injuries, especially when other vehicles are involved.
If you were a victim of a bicycle accident, or you know someone who was, it is important to understand not just the common injuries from bicycle accidents in Sacramento, but what can be done legally to help you cover your medical bills and other resulting expenses. Even if you feel the injuries are minor, you still have rights that must be protected. Our bicycle accident attorneys can help protect these rights and seek fair compensation for your losses.
Cyclists in Sacramento can sustain numerous injuries in a bike wreck. The accident itself will determine the severity of the injuries and the timeline for recovery. With that said, victims may sustain minor to severe injuries, including:
Extensive scarring and PTSD are also very common issues in these types of accidents, regardless of the accident’s severity. This is one of the main reasons that bicycle accident injuries can take days, weeks, or years to fully recover from. Minor injuries are the easiest to recover from with the shortest recovery time. Minor cuts and scrapes may heal within a few days. Broken bones often require six to eight weeks. Complex fractures or serious injuries may take much longer since physical therapy may be required for proper healing.
After sustaining a common injury following a bicycle collision in Sacramento, seek medical care promptly and follow your doctor’s advice. Delaying treatment can raise the risk of serious complications or death, especially for internal injuries that may not be immediately apparent.
We want our clients to be focused on healing first. Everything else can come later. However, to get started on the road to recovery, there are certain things that must be done immediately after an accident. They include:
California uses a “pure comparative negligence” system, so after an accident, it is necessary to report what happened and determine who was at fault. Responsibility can be shared between both parties, meaning anyone found “at fault” can be held liable for the damages they caused. Once the process is started, speak with a legal team about your right to compensation, either from the at-fault party’s insurance or through a personal injury claim.
Victims need to be aware that personal injury claims are subject to a statute of limitations. If someone is hurt due to another person’s negligence and wants to pursue compensation, they generally have up to two years to do so under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, though in some cases the window may be as short as six months.
Law Office of Brian H. Turner, PC is dedicated to helping clients get the compensation they deserve after an accident. We can go head-to-head with insurance companies or do other things to help clients relax while trying to recover.
Contact us today to get started on a claim or to learn what more we can do for you. We look forward to helping you learn more about the common injuries from bicycle accidents in Sacramento and discussing your legal rights as you begin recovery.
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