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Injured in a Bicycle Accident in Los Angeles?
By Dave Hoffman
Have you, or someone you know, been injured in an accident
involving a bicycle? Not sure what to do? Here's is a guide to
some things that you should know when looking for bicycle
accident lawyers Los Angeles.
If you or a family member was injured or killed in an accident
involving a bicycle, you may be able to recover damages, with
bicycle accident lawyers Los Angelos. Assuming the other party
was at fault, you can bring a suit of negligence against them.
Negligent parties can include automobile drivers, bus drivers, as
well as bicycle manufacturers and the makers of bicycle parts.
Other negligent partied can include the State and the City of Los
Angeles, for not properly maintaining the roads, which can
sometimes contribute to accidents. If you have recently had your
bike repaired, the mechanic that conducted the work could also be
implicated and found negligent. Likewise, private property owners
can also be held negligent for improper upkeep of property, if it
leads to an accident.
When deciding to sue someone for negligence leading to an
accident, it is important to be aware of what your rights are as a
cyclist. Bicycles in Los Angeles are considered vehicles and
bicycle accidents are to be treated as vehicular accidents. The
State of California has many law regarding cyclists, many pertaining
to the use of alcohol and drugs and riding, which you will be held
accountable for. So, remember, if you have infringed any laws
pertaining to the use of alcohol or drugs, you may well be found to
be at fault. In some cases, it is possible to be charged with DUI
and you may jeopardise your driver's license.
Being involved in an accident on your bicycle can be a stressful and
frightening experience. However, if you believe that the accident
was the result of another's negligence, it is important to seek legal
advice from bicycle accident lawyers Los Angeles. You may be
entitled to damages.
About the Author
Dave Hoffman is the founder of Personal Injury Atorneys a website providing information on personal injury law
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