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If you were recently involved in a bike accident, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. While it’s essential to seek medical attention right away, speaking with an experienced Orange County bicycle accident lawyer is also important. You can get the guidance and support you need to move forward with your case.
An attorney can help ensure that you are fairly compensated for your injuries and losses. Contact a bicycle accident lawyer at Nordean Law today to get started.
We work relentlessly to get our clients the money damages they need to recover their out-of-pocket losses and rebuild their lives. We are not afraid to take on the billion-dollar insurance corporations or take your case to trial if the insurer refuses to pay a fair settlement.
You can count on an attorney who takes the time to listen to you and answer your questions. Our clients know that when we handle their personal injury claims, they get to devote their energy and attention to getting better because we take care of the rest.
California bicycle accident law does not force you to work with a personal injury lawyer on your injury claim, but doing so can be a smart decision. The at-fault driver’s insurance company has hundreds of claims adjusters, investigators, and defense lawyers working full-time for them. You should not have to go up against them by yourself.
Often, drivers of cars and trucks do not think to look for bicycles when changing lanes or making a turn. Instead, they might look for another full-size vehicle, but not for someone riding a bike. Also, some occupants of cars or trucks do not look for bicycles before opening a car door along a street or bike path. If there is a bike in the way of the door suddenly flung open, the bike rider can get severe injuries.
Distracted or drowsy driving makes people even more susceptible to hitting bicycles. For example, if a driver looks away from the road ahead to text, adjust the car stereo, check the navigation system, or read a text message, they might not see the bicycle in the street.
Some drivers do not realize that the law requires them to share the road with bicycles. For example, these drivers might think that the person on the bike is supposed to yield the right-of-way to the larger vehicle, but that is not the law.
Another cause of bicycle accident injuries is that some people are aggressive toward bicycles on the road. They do not think that bikes should be allowed on the street. Instead, these people try to force bicyclists off the road or into another traffic lane.
According to the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) of UC Berkeley, there were 5,152 bicycle crashes in Orange County between 2015 and 2020. 2,669 had visible injuries from those collisions, and 423 sustained severe injuries. In the 5,152 accidents, 1,968 victims complained of pain, and 92 people lost their lives.
From some perspective, there were 56 pedestrian accidents in Orange County with no fatalities during the same time frame. Thirty-two of the pedestrians had visible injuries, with 12 suffering severe wounds and 12 complaining of pain.
Knowing which streets are dangerous can help you choose safer routes in the city. It can also make you more alert if you are on a risky street.
According to the study from Aitkenlaw, here are the 10 most dangerous intersections in Orange County, California. Aitkenlaw collaborated with 1Point21 Interactive, a data visualization company that analyzed collision data nationwide, to obtain the information.
Between 2010 and 2019, Orange County intersections saw almost 60,000 traffic collisions. These accidents resulted in 328 fatalities and 55,891 injuries.
Alicia Pkwy & Jeronimo Rd, Mission Viejo: This intersection saw 66 crashes and six severe injuries. It has a Crash Risk Index (CRI) score of 162, indicating a high risk of accidents.
Euclid St & Orangethorpe Av, Fullerton: This intersection experienced 72 crashes. Despite no severe injuries or fatalities, its CRI score is 142.5 due to the high number of crashes.
Chapman Av & Harbor Bl, Fullerton: With 78 crashes and one severe injury, this intersection has a CRI score of 138.75.
Ellis & Newland, Huntington Beach: This intersection saw 42 crashes and two severe injuries, resulting in a CRI score of 124.5.
Commonwealth Av & Harbor Bl, Fullerton: This intersection had 61 crashes and one severe injury, leading to a CRI score of 121.5.
Harbor Bl & Orangethorpe Av, Fullerton: With 55 crashes and two severe injuries, this intersection has a CRI score of 119.25.
Chapman Av & Commonwealth Av, Fullerton: This intersection experienced 53 crashes and one severe injury, resulting in a CRI score of 116.25.
Gothard & Heil, Huntington Beach: This intersection saw 47 crashes and two severe injuries, leading to a CRI score of 110.25.
Magnolia & Yorktown, Huntington Beach: With 33 crashes and one severe injury, this intersection has a CRI score of 108.75.
Acacia Av & Kimberly Av, Fullerton: This intersection experienced 43 crashes, one severe injury, and two fatalities, resulting in a CRI score of 103.5.
These intersections were ranked based on a Crash Risk Index (CRI) that weighs the volume of collisions and severity of injuries. The higher the CRI score, the more dangerous the intersection is considered.
You should get immediate medical attention after a bicycle accident in Orange County. Untreated wounds could develop an infection or other complications that could worsen your condition. Also, some injuries do not display noticeable symptoms right away. For example, you could be bleeding internally and not realize it until the situation becomes a medical emergency.
Be sure to complete the medical treatment your doctor prescribes unless there is a compelling reason, such as an allergic reaction. In that event, get medical attention at once and ask your doctor to prescribe an alternate treatment.
Finally, talk to an Orange County bicycle accidents lawyer at the beginning of the process. Your lawyer can investigate the accident before crucial evidence disappears. They can also handle the insurance claims process so that you don’t have to.
Your personal injury attorney can get a copy of the accident report and talk to potential eyewitnesses about what they saw. We can inspect the crash scene and look for factors that could be relevant to your injury case. For example, we can document the location of the crash with photographs and video when applicable.
We can work with accident reconstruction experts when needed. Sometimes, an at-fault driver will try to evade liability for injuring a bicycle rider by not telling the truth or blaming the bicyclist. Instead, experts can determine what happened by taking measurements, analyzing photographs and other evidence, and using calculations.
When the facts are contested, we can canvas the area and try to locate security camera footage from red-light cameras, video doorbell cameras, and security cameras at commercial sites or residences. Depending on the needs of the individual personal injury case, we might take additional steps to investigate the bicycle accident.
Every bicycle accident case is different, so we cannot say how much you might collect in money damages for your injury claim. The compensation for accident victims will vary, even among people who got hurt in the same collision.
After proving who was at fault in causing the accident that hurt you, you could seek money damages for your economic losses, like medical bills, lost wages, decreased future earnings, and long-term care. You could also recover compensation for more challenging things to measure in dollars but still have value, like disfigurement for significant scars, head injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering.
Sam Nordean has made a commitment to helping victims get back what was taken away from them. He fights for people that are injured and can’t fight for themselves.
“Going to court or negotiating a settlement is not akin to my client winning a lottery ticket. It’s about balancing the scales; it’s what they’re owed.”
Sam Nordean
At Nordean Law, we strive to achieve the best possible outcome for each client. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a specific outcome, but we can guarantee that our legal team gives their all to get you the most money possible for your bicycle accident claim.
Do not allow the insurance company to convince you that you do not need to hire an Orange County bicycle accident lawyer. The insurance company only cares about protecting its interests by paying you as little as possible for your bicycle accident claim.
Before you speak with an insurance adjuster, sign insurance forms, or accept a bicycle accident settlement offer, call 888-527-1267 to schedule a free case evaluation. You don’t want to let the at-fault driver or his insurance company get a long lead on you and put you at a disadvantage. The sooner you give us a call, the sooner we can get to work on getting you the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact the experienced team at Nordean Law firm today for a free consultation.
Orange County, which lies in Southern California, is a compact yet vibrant region known for its diverse cities, stunning landscapes, and rich history. Home to popular cities like Anaheim, known for Disneyland, and Santa Ana, the county seat, it also boasts coastal cities like Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.
The county is connected by the Interstate 5 (Santa Ana) Freeway and hosts shopping centers like South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Tourist attractions include Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano.
Geographically, it's adorned with features like the Santa Ana Mountains and the Santa Ana River. With a pleasant average annual temperature of 68 °F (20 °C), Orange County offers an unforgettable experience for all.
From our office in Costa Mesa, we are proud to extend our services to a wide range of cities within Orange County. This includes Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo. We also cater to clients in Newport Beach and larger cities such as Los Angeles, Anaheim, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, and Norwalk. We're committed to serving these communities with dedication and excellence.
We’re proud to have helped countless clients across California achieve justice and compensation.
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Many people understand what happens after a car crash, but they are unsure about bike collisions. Some frequently asked questions about bicycle accidents in Orange County, California.
