Serious Injuries Reported in Tuolumne Bicycle Crash
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported serious injuries after a bicycle crash in Tuolumne, CA. The injury incident occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the intersection of Cherry Valley Boulevard and Tuolumne Road North around 5:30 p.m. The CHP said a bicycle accident occurred in the area, and the cyclist involved in the collision was transported to Adventist Health Sonora. The bicycle rider was later taken by air ambulance to a Modesto hospital for treatment of major injuries. An update regarding the condition of the cyclist and additional details about the bike crash was not immediately available.
Types of Personal Injury Compensation for a Bicycle Accident
The best way to recover after a bicycle accident is to not to have to stress over how you are going to pay your bills. An experienced Mono Vista personal injury attorney will work diligently to obtain the financial compensation you need for:
- Past and future medical expenses for treatment of injuries associated with the bike accident.
- Lost wages for the earnings a claimant has lost due to recovery of their accident-related injuries or to attend medical appointments.
- Lost future earning potential for a cyclist’s inability to make money in the future as a result of a permanent injury or disability.
- Pain and suffering for the mental and physical distress suffered after a cycling injury.
- Punitive damages may be claimed in some bicycle accident injury cases where the incident was caused by an egregious act like excessive speeding or drunk driving.
For a brief summarization of the personal injury claims process, watch the video below.
Is There Enough Insurance for a Bicycle Crash and Serious Injuries?
When a driver with little or no insurance causes a bicycle accident, the cyclist may need to depend on their insurance company to pay their damages. If they have a policy of their own or lives with someone who has uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM), recovery of losses incurred may be possible so long as the cyclist was not listed as an excluded member. In the case of a hit and run bicycle accident, UM coverage may also be used to cover injuries and damages.
Our Mono Vista personal injury lawyers understand that UM and UIM coverage issues can be challenging. Our accident attorneys have worked with injured cyclists in proving liability, establishing insurance coverage, and personal injury losses.
Why You Need an Injury Attorney for a Bicycle Accident
After a bicycle accident, a cyclist may be out for work temporarily or even permanently as a result of their injuries. Because of this, they need full and fair compensation to cover their medical expenses, lost income, mental distress, and any bills they incur to improve their home to accommodate any permanent disability they may have suffered. At AutoAccident.com, our Mono Vista, CA personal injury attorneys can develop an accurate calculation of the needs of our clients. Insurance companies, claims adjusters, and defense attorneys often underestimate the future needs of injured cyclists, which causes them to end up paying for their losses out of pocket. Our injury lawyers will not let that happen.
After calculating the full and fair value of a personal injury claim, our injury attorneys will negotiate with the at-fault driver’s insurance company to obtain the compensation our client is rightfully owed. If we cannot agree on a fair personal injury settlement offer with the insurance carrier, we will prepare the case to be taken to trial if that is what it takes to get the justice they deserve. Contact our personal injury law firm today to learn how we can help you after your bicycle accident.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Mono Vista, CA
I’m Ed Smith, a Mono Vista personal injury lawyer. When you are hurt by a negligent or careless driver while riding your bicycle, your only concern during this time should be getting better. The stress and challenges related to the legal process, filing personal injury claims, and dealing with insurance companies should be left to an experienced injury lawyer. I will gladly take that stress off your shoulders so you can focus on recovering after your bike accident. Learn more by calling (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400 to receive my free, friendly advice on how I can help you get started on your personal injury case today.
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