Available 24/7North County San Diego is known as one of the best places in the world for road biking. Cyclists from all over the world and especially locals, enjoy our scenic roads on a daily basis. From our beaches to the mountains, there is something for everyone if you want a great bike ride. With this sport comes great danger. All too often, cyclists are involved in major collisions with cars, trucks, doors, motorcycles, and negligent drivers. Most cyclists to an outstanding job to protect themselves from other drivers, accidents still happen. Unfortunately, when someone riding a bike is hit by a car or truck, the consequences are severe. Injured victims of bicycle accidents are among the most severe types of injury cases that occur.
Common Types of Injuries
Bike accidents result in severe injuries to the bike riders. Even though most riders wear helmets, one of the most common types of injury outside of broken bones is a traumatic brain injury. Helmets help protect cyclists’ heads in accidents but the forces can be so strong that traumatic brain injuries still occur. Traumatic brain injuries can be life altering and sometimes may not even show up on tests such as a CT scan. This area of medicine has made great leaps forward and has been in the forefront of the media wit the recent NFL Lawsuits. There are many symptoms of brain injuries that can occur over a long period of time including post-concussive syndrome, headaches, loss of ability to perform activities of daily living, depression, suicide, severe mood swings, personality changes, and much more. If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury as a result of a negligent driver, it is important to hire a brain injury lawyer.
Hiring Legal Representation
The Sargent Firm Injury Lawyers only handles cases where people are hurt through no fault of their own. We have handled hundreds of accident cases that have stemmed from accidents within Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, Fallbrook, Encinitas, San Diego, Solana Beach, and all of Southern California. Hiring a top bicycle accident attorney can be the most important decision for your case. Attorney Ryan Sargent knows the dangers of riding in San Diego County because he does so himself. He understands the rules of the road and how to prove who is at fault in bicycle accident cases. Our local bike accident lawyer never charges a fee unless we win the case. We also offer free case evaluations to determine if you might have a case. Give us a call or submit a free case evaluation today.