San Francisco Bicycle Accident Lawyer - Choulos Choulos & Wyle
Hit and Run Head Injuries Wrongful Death
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident caused by a negligent motorist in California, you need the San Francisco bicycle accident lawyers at the law offices of Choulos Choulos & Wyle on your side. Our California bicycle accident attorneys know cycling. We also know how to handle any claim for a bike accident injury to the benefit of the cyclist who has suffered:
Preserving Evidence after a Bicycle Accident
Contact the San Francisco bicycle accident lawyers at Choulos Choulos & Wyle immediately after an accident involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle. The driver of the car or truck is usually at fault. It is important to preserve evidence by:
- Taking pictures, if possible
- Noting road conditions
- Documenting damage to property
Well-preserved evidence will help us ensure that the fullest compensation available in cases of serious injury or wrongful death.
We are Avid Bicyclists and Zealous Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Our personal injury law firm is more than simply a valuable resource for victims of bike accidents. Our attorneys are avid cyclists, and proud sponsors of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC). We are proud supporters and sponsors of Safe Routes to School and trips for Kids. We are also members of the Santa Clara San Mateo Bicycle Coalition. We know, understand, and will fight for the rights of bicyclists. We have witnessed the tragic result, including cyclist fatality, when automobile drivers have not respected bicyclists' right to Share the Road. We are prepared to advocate vigorously through bicycle accident lawsuits for the right to compensation for bicyclists.
Many of our clients have recovered ample settlements and verdicts after they had suffered catastrophic injury such brain damage and spinal cord injury. We also represent families of riders of mountain bikes who have been killed in hit and run cyclist / car collisions due to driver negligence or dangerous roadways.
Uncovering the Causes of a Bicycle Accident
The cause of a bicycle accident is not always black and white. CCW looks goes beyond the oversimplified collision factors in the police report. CCW conducts their own investigation, going deeper to uncover if another driver, or a dangerous road, or a defective product caused or contributed to a bicycle accident or to the bicycle rider's injuries.
Inadequate signs or warnings of safeguards, dangerous or defective guardrails, or broken traffic signals can create a trap for even careful drivers. Defective crosswalks or sidewalks can be dangerous to pedestrians and causepedestrian personal injuries or wrongful death.
Click here to read a summary of bicycle related laws or vehicle codes regarding bicycles.
Our Attorneys are Here to Help
If you or someone you love was injured in a vehicle-bike collision, you may have a claim against the at-fault driver. Please contact us toll free at 877-702-7800 or at 415-951-6231 to discuss your injuries with an experienced California bicycle accident attorney.
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Successful Case Results
- Bicyclist vs. Negligent Driver
Car vs. bicycle accident resulting in permanent brain injuries and fractures. In Contra Costa County a negligent driver drove into a bicycle path and struck our client Mr. B while Mr. B. was riding home from the dry cleaners. As a result of the careless driver's conduct, Mr. B. suffered traumatic brain injuries and multiple fractures. The negligent driver also struck a telephone pole and was killed in the crash. The lawyer for the motorist who hit our client claimed that the motorist had suffered a sudden heart attack before losing control and that he was not liable thereby. We were able to prove that the heart attack happened after the driver hit our bicyclist, and the driver's estate was made accountable for the catastrophic injuries to Mr. B.
Settlement: $3,500,000
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- Client vs. City and County of San Francisco
(San Francisco municipal bus vs. bicycle crash) pelvic fractures, impotence.
Settlement: $1,300,000
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- Client vs. Private Bus Company
Bicycle/bus accident resulting in wrongful death
Settlement: $1,000,000
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- Client vs. Vector
Commercial Truck Makes Unsafe Right Turn - Runs over Bicyclist, pelvic injuries
Settlement: $400,000
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