Bicycle Accident

California is one of the most dangerous states for cycling with almost 40% of bike versus automobile collisions resulting in serious injuries such as severe head and brain trauma, spinal cord injury, disabling fractures, and severe lacerations.

If you or your loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident, you will immediately need to find an experienced and aggressive personal injury law firm to guide you through the process. You need the assistance of the skilled bicycle accident lawyers at James R. Murphy, Jr. And John D. Barron, A Law Corporation, to guarantee you receive maximum compensation for your property damage, injuries, pain and suffering, and loss of income.

Follow these 10 tips to preserve your case:

• Call 911 and request the responding officer file a comprehensive report
• Seek immediate medical attention
• Take extensive photos of all vehicle(s) involved in the collision
• Obtain the driver’s insurance and driver’s license information including the license plate number
• Talk to all witnesses and obtain their contact information
• Take pictures of the scene and surrounding area – check to see if there are surveillance cameras on any buildings that may have recorded the collision
• Do not give a statement to anyone but the police and your attorney
• Take photos of your injuries immediately and throughout your healing process
• Before removing the bicycle from the scene, make sure and photograph the exact placement of the bike and any debris, if possible
• DO NOT have your bike repaired until you are instructed by your attorney