Bike accidents happen because of another driver's failure to notice a biker on the road. Often car drivers merge into the bike lane injuring the bicycle driver. Sometimes bicycle accidents are caused by defective bicycle design which has or should be recalled. The great weight difference between the bicyclist and any larger vehicle may lead to serious personal injuries.

Bike riders are at a greater risk of brain injury, breaking bones, knees, arms, legs, ribs, or injuring their spine which could lead to paralysis (also known as "quadriplegia"- from neck down, or "paraplegia'- waist down. That's why the first thing to do if you were injured in a bicycle accident is go to urgent care or the emergency room to get checked out.

Then call a personal injury lawyer to find out what to do next about the motorcycle accident. One of our personal injury attorneys will save you from making serious mistakes that could jeopardize your case.

Insurance companies will send their representatives to question and intimidate the victim when they're most vulnerable. It is their opportunity when a person is unrepresented to gather information to protect themselves and from having to pay out more money in compensation to the victim of a bicycle accident. Insurance representatives will sound friendly with, but they're not looking out for your interests. Insurance companies will be nice to you to gain your trust and lowball your settlement offer. They will try to offer you a small amount of money and have you sign a Release so you cannot ever sue the person who is insured with them. The risk of doing that is huge, because your symptoms may get worse, and injuries could end up being permanent. Sometimes it takes many months to discover nerve damage, a disk bulge on your spine, or hematoma that gets worse with time. Often it takes over a year to find out you will need an expensive surgery after the physical therapy, pain management, and medications that haven't worked. Do not rush to settle your case by yourself. The sooner you have a personal injury attorney help you the better off you will be if your case is accepted.

We help accident clients recover money for their bicycles, damaged personal belongings, lost wages, medical bills, and the cost of future medical care. Also we can help you get compensated for the inconvenience, fear, stress, emotional suffering. Our San Diego Personal Injury lawyers will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, and build a strong case to recover the money you and your family deserve.

Every state has a limit on how long a person can wait before making a personal injury claim. California's personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. However if the case is against a government entity, the claim must be made within 6 months. In some cases when it concerns a minor the statute of limitation may be tolled, meaning extended. The only way for you to know for sure that your statute of limitations does not run out is to speak with one of our San Diego bicycle accident attorney as soon as possible.

If you are unable to come to our office one of our staff members will meet with you where it is convenient for you. Call us today for a free, no obligation consultation the Law Office of Ilona Antonyan, APC at 619-696-1100.