Bike Accident Lawyer in Fountain Valley

If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle accident, contact the top Fountain Valley bike accident lawyer, Daniel Kim. At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, we offer a free, no-obligation case assessment and will provide legal guidance into your accident.

Why Contact a Fountain Valley Bike Accident Lawyer?

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim has years of experience dealing with bicycle accident injuries here in Orange County. If you have been injured on your bike then you want to hire an experienced Fountain Valley bike accident lawyer that knows the laws very well.

When you start dealing with medical bills, incorrect police reports, and endless phone calls from the opposing insurance companies, your life can get pretty hectic very quickly. Here is what you can expect from working with our law firm:

• 99% success rate
• Recovered over $300 million in settlements and verdicts
• Absolutely free, no-risk consultation
• We can come to you if you are unable to come to our office
• Access to the best medical care in your area
• Over 1,000 Positive reviews on Yelp and Google
• You can contact us 24-hours a day, seven days a week

Practice Areas We Specialize In

At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, our accident lawyers exclusively handle motor vehicle accident cases. In fact, our outstanding attorneys focus on motor vehicle accidents, setting us apart from other firms.

Car Accidents – This can involve any type of crash from an Uber wreck, to maybe a teenage driver hitting you, or maybe an old lady ran a red light and rear-ended your car.

Motorcycle Accidents – As we all know riding a motorcycle is very dangerous. Also, almost all motorcycle accidents lead to severe injuries.

Truck Accidents – There are actually quite a few semi-truck accidents in the area. However, our law firm knows what needs to be done to protect your legal rights.

Pedestrian Accidents – These are always bad accidents because a pedestrian has no chance against a 2,000 lb. car that runs them over.

Uber Accidents – Uber and Lyft have become so popular that sometimes it seems like every other car on the road is an Uber or Lyft driver.  Uber and Lyft have unique commercial insurance policies. Therefore, passengers and other cars who were hit by a driver can file a claim.

Catastrophic Injuries – In саtаѕtrорhіс іnjurіеѕ, the vісtіm іѕ еntіtlеd to rесеіvе muсh hіghеr compensation соmраrеd tо the ones whо ѕuffеr mіnоr іnjurіеѕ.

Wrongful Death – In California, the deceased’s spouse, child, partner, and other entitled individuals can file a claim and receive damages.

Common Causes of Bike Accidents

Riding a bicycle is one of the most popular forms of recreational transportation and cost-effective solutions for traveling to work. Unfortunately, bike riders are in danger of being in accidents and injured when on the city streets of Fountain Valley.

A bicyclist, in any kind of accident with a motor vehicle, is in an extremely vulnerable position due to the fact that a rider is openly exposed without much protection when colliding with a car or truck.

Nowadays people driving on our roads are so distracted and, in a hurry, that they don’t pay attention to other cars or bicycle riders who are sharing the road.

Of course, there are instances when the bicyclist themselves are at fault for an accident, but no matter who is at fault, anytime a car hits a bike rider it’s a bad situation. Common reasons for a bike accident in Fountain Valley:

• Distracted drivers
• Car doors
• Wrong-way accidents
• Sudden lane changing without signaling
• Drivers who violate bicyclists’ right of way
• Red light accidents
• Reckless driving
• Unsafe passing of a bicyclist
• Right crossing
• Poorly marked or designed bike paths and bike lanes
• Inexperienced riders

How Bicycle Riders Can Be Safe and Avoid Accidents

No matter how many precautions a bicyclist takes, they will always be at risk while sharing the roads. However, there are safety tips that should always be taken.

• Obey traffic signals and signs
• Never ride against the traffic
• Wear a helmet
• Do not drink alcohol
• Keep a safe distance from motor vehicles
• Keep both hands ready to brake
• Be polite while riding a bike
• Wear protective clothing if possible
• Don’t drive distracted
• Use lights at night

Common Injuries From Bike Accidents

Sadly when a bicyclist is hit by a car the bike rider always gets the worst of it. Fountain Valley has a large number of people riding their bikes to school, shopping, or even work since the weather is always so nice.

If you are injured while riding a bike in Fountain Valley then we encourage you to call us today for a FREE consultation. Of course, there are many factors that can determine what types of injuries you’ll suffer and how long your physical recovery might be.

Wearing a helmet is the number one thing you can do to protect yourself. Below is a list of typical injuries from a bicycle accident:

• Nerve damage
• Brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Dental and facial
• Wrongful death
• Concussion
• Cuts and bruises
• Sprained wrists

Fountain Valley Bicycle Accident Statistics

According to the most recent census information, the Fountain Valley community currently has a population that sits just slightly below 56,000 people.

The population continues to grow and grow (like most other cities and towns throughout Orange County), and has shown an upward growth trend for the past decade that doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon.

In 2017 alone more than 214 bicycle accidents were reported, representing an accident ratio of 3.77 accidents per 1000 people living in the city at that point in time.

Injuries and Fatalities

Thankfully, no fatalities were reported during 2017 as a direct result of a bicycle accident throughout Fountain Valley. This is huge considering just how dangerous an accident involving automobiles and bicycles can be, with cyclists so unprotected compared to those in modern cars and trucks.

Injury rates with bicycle accidents in Fountain Valley during 2017 fall right in line with expectations and statewide averages.

97% of all bicycle accidents in Fountain Valley had at least one injury reported, which isn’t all that far off from the same rate of injuries caused by bicycle accidents throughout the rest of California.

DUIs

According to the California Department of Transportation instances of DUI charges have been growing year after year for the last five years – representing a spike of 30% over this stretch of time.

Accidents caused by those consuming drugs are also up, with 11% of all fatal accidents throughout the state of California having been linked directly to individuals that were operating vehicles after they took some form of the drug.

Dangerous Intersections in Fountain Valley

Cyclists that want to be sure that they are as safe as possible while traveling throughout Fountain Valley are going to want to make sure that they avoid entirely – or at least stay hyper-vigilant – a couple of different intersections.

Newland Street and Slater Avenue are one of the more dangerous intersections as is the intersection of Newland Street and Ellis Avenue. Another real risky intersection is Euclid Street and Slater Avenue in Fountain Valley, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians.

• Habor Blvd. and Edinger Ave.
• Talbert Ave. and Bushard St.
• Ellis Ave. and Brookhurst St.
• Talbert Ave. and Brookurst St.
• Magnolia St. and Ellis Ave.
• Lilac Ave. and Harbor Blvd.
• Slater Ave. and Brookhurst St.
• Warner Ave. and Euclid St.
• Warner Ave. and Brookhurst St.
• Slater Ave. and Magnolia St.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim – Costa Mesa Office
Address: 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite #1000, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 790-3519