Don’t struggle with the consequences of a bicycle accident in Sacramento, California, on your own. If you’ve been hurt because someone else was negligent, the Sacramento bicycle accident lawyers at Singleton Schreiber can help you hold them accountable.
Injured cyclists and families in Sacramento trust Singleton Schreiber when devastating bicycle accidents change their lives. We’re fearless advocates who force insurance companies, corporations, and government agencies to negotiate in good faith and extend meaningful settlements to the good people we represent. We’ve successfully won over $2.5 Billion in damages - and we’re not done yet.
Find out how we can make a difference in your life after a bike accident by calling our Sacramento, CA, law office today. Your first case evaluation is free.
Why Bike Accident Victims in Sacramento Choose Singleton Schreiber
Hiring an attorney is one of the best things you can do after you or a loved one gets hurt in a Sacramento bicycle accident. It not only puts you on a more level playing field but also gives you time to really focus on your recovery.
Your choice of attorney can have a huge impact on your bike accident case.
Here’s why you don’t want to hesitate to choose Singleton Schreiber:
- We’re award-winning Sacramento personal injury lawyers with decades of collective experience
- We’ve been recognized as leaders in personal injury law by Super Lawyers, the National Law Journal, the Daily Journal, Sacramento Magazine, and other notable organizations
- We’re local lawyers with national resources, so your case will get the personalized attention it deserves and benefit from the full force of our nationwide law firm
- Clients have successfully recovered billions in settlements and jury awards after turning to us for help
- Client reviews highlight the considerable benefits of working with our law firm, which include honest representation, fearless advocacy, and proven results
- It costs nothing to ask for our help unless we win your bicycle accident case
The insurance company will fight your bike accident claim every step of the way. Show them that you’re not afraid to go the distance and bring your lawsuit to a jury if they refuse to offer you a fair settlement.
Contact our Sacramento law office today to get started and set up a time for your free consultation.
Are Bike Accidents Common in Sacramento?
In 2018, Sacramento was called the fifth deadliest for bicyclists in the nation. Since then, Sacramento has invested in bicycle infrastructure upgrades, resulting in a slight improvement in the overall safety of riders.
However, bike accidents are still a problem in California’s capital city.
In 2023, 227 car accidents involving bicyclists were reported in Sacramento. These accidents caused at least 234 injuries and 4 deaths.
How does this compare to bike accident statistics from back in 2018? They’re practically unchanged. In 2018, Sacramento had 226 bicycle accidents, in which 222 people were injured and 8 were killed.
So, bike accident fatalities have reduced by half, but the overall occurrence of bicycle accidents has effectively remained the same.
How Do I Get Compensation After a Bicycle Accident?
Whether you’ve suffered broken bones, a spinal cord injury, a traumatic brain injury, road rash, or lost a limb in a Sacramento bicycle accident, insurance will be your first option for getting compensation.
Under California’s fault-based insurance system, you can seek benefits from the at-fault party’s insurance company. This helps you recover compensation up to the insurance policy limits, which must be no less than $25,000/$50,000 in bodily injury and $25,000 in property damage.
If your bike accident injuries are catastrophic, your damages might exceed what insurance will pay. In these situations, you can file a bicycle accident lawsuit to seek additional compensation.
Whether you file for insurance benefits or seek damages in a lawsuit, you can seek compensation economic and non-economic awards such as:
- Current and future medical bills
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Disability and lost wages
- Nursing assistance
- Property damage
- Funeral expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Chronic physical pain
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Inconvenience
Don’t worry about how to recover compensation, or from whom. Count on our Sacramento bicycle accident attorneys to handle all aspects of your personal injury case for you.
Can Shared Fault Limit My California Bicycle Accident Settlement?
What happens if you’re hit by a car while riding your bike in Sacramento and the driver blames you? It could potentially limit how much - if any - compensation you can be awarded through an insurance settlement or jury award.
Under California’s pure comparative fault law, you can recover compensation if you share fault for a bicycle accident. However, your monetary award is reduced in direct proportion to fault.
If you are allocated 30 percent of the blame for a bicycle accident in Sacramento, your financial recovery will automatically be reduced by 30 percent. For a case valued at $100,000, it would mean a maximum recovery of $70,000.
It’s not uncommon for at-fault parties and insurance companies to try to shift liability after a bicycle crash. Our bicycle and car accident attorneys in Sacramento will anticipate these strategies and work to limit the impact they have on your case.
Sacramento Bicycle Accident Lawyers You Can Count On
You’ll only have two years from the date of your Sacramento bike accident to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other crash-related damages. If you miss the deadline established by California’s statute of limitations, you’ll lose the ability to get the compensation you deserve.
Protect your rights and get a jumpstart on your bicycle injury claim by calling Singleton Schreiber right away.
Our Sacramento bicycle accident lawyers are the trustworthy, experienced advocates you deserve to have fighting for you during this difficult time in your life.
We’ve helped our clients win billions in monetary awards. Today, we’re prepared to do whatever it takes to help you come out on top, too.
Your first case evaluation is free, so reach out to our Sacramento law office to get started today.
