Your Trusted Bicycle Accident Lawyer Serving California and Wisconsin
Riding a bicycle is an excellent way to travel around. It keeps you active, saves money on gas, and reduces carbon emissions. Unfortunately, riding a bike also leaves you vulnerable to serious injuries from a bicycle accident.
Kent | Pincin is your trusted bicycle accident lawyer serving California and Wisconsin. We can help you seek the maximum compensation from the at-fault party and begin moving forward from your bicycle accident injuries.
Bicycle Accidents Statistics in California and Wisconsin
Bicycle accidents are all too common, both in busy urban areas like Los Angeles and in less-populated suburbs of Madison, WI.
- In 2022, 177 bicyclists were killed in California.
- Bicycle fatalities made up 2.4% of all traffic fatalities in California in 2020.
- In 2021, one bicyclist was injured or killed every 14.4 hours in Wisconsin.
- In the same year, 691 crashes involved bicyclists, leading to 600 injuries and nine deaths.
Frequent Causes of Bike Accidents
Bike accidents commonly occur for the following causes:
- Driver negligence: Drivers may merge into or turn in front of riders, causing a bike crash.
- Lack of proper bike lanes: Bike riders must share the road with passenger vehicles, and many drivers do not leave them enough space to ride safely.
- Dangerous road conditions: Potholes and rough pavement can cause bicyclists to crash.
Bicycle accidents often lead to severe injuries that require injury victims to seek medical attention. Common injuries include broken bones, road rash, traumatic brain injuries, and many other injuries.
How Can a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Help You?
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident that was another person’s or party’s fault, you may have the right to recover compensation. Our personal injury attorneys at Kent | Pincin can assist with a range of tasks throughout your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, such as:
- Gathering evidence to support the at-fault party’s liability
- Speaking with all involved parties, such as the insurance company and motor vehicle drivers, on your behalf
- Assessing traffic laws and California Vehicle Codes to pinpoint which laws the at-fault party violated
- Requesting police reports and testimony from police officers who helped at the accident scene
- Seeking copies of medical bills and documentation as part of the investigation process
- Filing paperwork to initiate a personal injury case
- Fighting for fair compensation
Working with an experienced personal injury lawyer means you can focus on your injuries and medical treatment while a professional seeks a fair settlement on your behalf.
Understanding California’s and Wisconsin’s Bicycle Laws
Determining how Wisconsin and California laws play into your bicycle accident can help you protect your rights, prove fault, and maximize compensation. Our bicycle accident attorneys are well versed in all bike laws and personal injury statutes across both states.
Relevant laws in California include:
- All bicycle riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while riding on public roads.
- Cyclists must use lights and reflectors at night.
Wisconsin also has several laws for bicyclists and drivers to follow, such as:
- Bicyclists have many of the same legal rights as other motor vehicle operators when they enter the roadway.
- Motorists are responsible for ensuring that they do not open car doors in front of oncoming bicyclists.
When drivers and bicyclists adhere to all laws, they protect bicycle safety and minimize accidents.
What Damages Can You Seek After a Bicycle Accident?
If another party was legally liable for your bicycle accident, you have the right to seek compensation. Through an insurance claim, you can seek economic damages to cover:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Property damage repair costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of ability to work
If you choose to take legal action with the help of a bicycle accident lawyer, you can also claim non-economic damages, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
Safety Tips for Cyclists
Preventing future bicycle accidents involves educating accident victims and cyclists as a whole about safe practices:
Stay out of drivers’ blind spots.
Wear a helmet when riding.
Maintain your bike with regular safety checks and repairs.
Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective gear at night.
The Commitment to Safer Roadways for Cyclists
California, Wisconsin, and many states across the U.S. are taking the initiative to improve roadway safety for cyclists. For example, California Senate Bill 960 requires Caltrans to prioritize road improvements for cyclists.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s Bicycle Transportation Plan 2020 helps communities develop bike-friendly facilities.
Meet Our Attorneys
Michael J. Kent & Emily R. Pincin
Michael Kent was inspired to become an attorney by his passion for piecing together puzzles and information in his younger years. He loves nothing more than analyzing cases to piece together evidence and find out what a defendant is hiding, to obtain a positive outcome. Michael’s father, as well as his in-laws, are attorneys who have provided valuable mentorship and guidance relating to the civil justice system.
“I want to help people piece their lives back together and move forward. They deserve to be given a voice and feel protected whatever the circumstances.”
Emily Pincin was motivated to become an attorney by her affection for reading, writing, and understanding the intricacies of the law. Raised in a household with a court reporter mother, Emily familiarized herself with the justice system and became passionate about helping others through their most difficult times.
“Everything about what we do really comes down to helping the client feel that they can achieve a feeling of justification and peace. We are working to help them attain a sense of vindication.”
Safety Tips for Cyclists
Preventing future bicycle accidents involves educating accident victims and cyclists as a whole about safe practices:
- Stay out of drivers’ blind spots.
- Wear a helmet when riding.
- Maintain your bike with regular safety checks and repairs.
- Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective gear at night.
The Commitment to Safer Roadways for Cyclists
California, Wisconsin, and many states across the U.S. are taking the initiative to improve roadway safety for cyclists. For example, California Senate Bill 960 requires Caltrans to prioritize road improvements for cyclists.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s Bicycle Transportation Plan 2020 helps communities develop bike-friendly facilities.
Kent | Pincin Can Provide Legal Guidance Through Your Bicycle Accident Case
Our experienced attorneys at Kent | Pincin have represented bicycle accident victims in California and Wisconsin for many years. Whether your case involves serious head injuries, wrongful death, confusion around who was at fault, or any other complications, we can help you determine the next steps.
Contact our law office today at 310-376-0922 (California) or 608-999-4854 (Wisconsin) to schedule a consultation with a reputable bicycle accident lawyer.
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After a cycling accident, you can often seek compensation to cover all medical expenses, physical damage, and time off work, along with pain and suffering.
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