How Does Liability Work In Bicycle Accidents?

There are bike lanes for cyclists in Modesto that can be used to provide some relief from the traffic jam. These bike lanes are not available on the busiest roads where they would be most useful.

Riders must share lanes with cars on Modesto streets that don’t have bike lanes. Drivers may not always be aware that they have the same rights as cyclists to use the roads. Drivers can forget to check mirrors and look ahead for cyclists. It takes just a few inches for a driver to put a rider at risk.

Tragic Collision With Vehicle in Modesto Kills Cyclist

After a Tuesday night crash that involved a driver in Modesto, a bicyclist died. KCRA-TV reported that the accident occurred at the intersection McHenry Avenue & Union Avenue on November 15, 2022.

Modesto Police Department arrived on the scene shortly after 7 p.m. Officers found a man riding a bicycle in the road. The victim had been struck by a car. He died from his injuries.

What You Should Do When You Experienced a Bicycle Accident?

  • Talk to a Modesto Bicycle Accident Attorney – Don’t let insurance adjusters decide how much support you family should receive if your loved one was hit-and-run by a driver. They are paid to make money for their insurance companies. Their profits are not as important as your recovery and that of your family.

A fatal collision can cause a family to grieve and leave them with enormous financial costs. In a matter of weeks, families may need to pay for a funeral or any medical bills that are not yet paid.

A wrongful death lawsuit against the car insurance company of an at-fault driver seeks money to cover these costs. Family members should also request economic protection for the future if they are without the financial and emotional support of the victim.

Summarized from an article by Maison Law.