How to Get a Fair Settlement After Your Contra Costa bike Accident

No matter what you do, bike accidents aren’t always avoidable. In Contra Costa, California, there were 209 collisions involving cyclists in 2006, nine of them resulting in death.

If you are ever involved in a bike accident in Contra Costa; whether it’s in Antioch, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, or another city; there are a number of things you should do if you want to give yourself the best chance of receiving a fair settlement. While money doesn’t usually make up for the pain of a serious bike accident, it can help reimburse you for hospital fees, lost time at work, and much more.

Here are a few things you need to ask yourself before seeking fair compensation for your bike accident:

What Did I Do at the Scene of the Accident?
If you were not at fault in your Contra Costa bike accident, you should have no problems reaching a fair settlement. However, if you managed the scene of the accident correctly you’ll greatly increase your chance of receiving a maximum compensation.

Taking pictures of the scene, giving accurate police reports, and getting the contact information for everybody involved will help strengthen your case to the insurance company.

What Caused the Bike Accident?
In order to receive fair settlement, somebody else must be at least partly responsible for the bike accident. Here are some possible scenarios:

The government is responsible for potholes or any lack of reasonable road maintenance

The dog owner should be held accountable if the accident was caused due to a dog attack

The motor vehicle operator would be responsible if they displayed negligence or caused the accident in another way

In all these cases, your goal would be to reach a fair settlement with the insurance company. The best way to do this would be to get a personal injury lawyer in California with a strong reputation for delivering results.

What Damages Did I Incur?
In order to accurately determine a “fair settlement” for your Contra Costa bike accident, you must understand all the damages you incurred. How much did your bike cost? How much was the hospital bill? Did you lose time at work? Will this injury affect your quality of life or ability to work in the future? How much pain and suffering did you have to endure? The list could go on and on.

The fact is, a good a personal injury lawyer in California will be able to determine a full estimate of damages that you should be able to receive for compensation. Without using a personal injury lawyer with a thorough understanding of bike accident law, you could be missing out on thousands of dollars.

Next time you, a friend, or family member is involved in a bike accident in Contra Costa, make sure to go over these steps so you can get a fair settlement. Nobody likes dealing with the aftermath of an accident, but by managing it properly, you’ll be able to move on with your life much quicker.

About the Author

John Bisnar is a partner at Personal Injury Law Firm Bisnar Chase. The Bisnar Chase law firm has dedicated their practice to victims of serious injury due to negligence and malpractice.

Visit the main website at http://www.bestattorney.com or call 888-265-0161

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