Vehicle Collides With Bicyclist at Madison Avenue Intersection
A bicycle injury accident was reported in North Highlands on October 8 in a collision with a vehicle. The crash occurred at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Harrison Street around 9:29 in the morning, according to the incident report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Sacramento Fire Department first responders were summoned to the crash scene, where they determined the bicyclist had suffered a significant injury.
Bicyclist Suffers Major Injuries in Traffic Collision
The patient riding the bicycle was transported to a hospital for additional evaluation and treatment. The vehicle in question, a GMC Jimmy, was towed from the scene. An investigation into why the bicycle injury accident occurred is underway to determine how it happened.
Intersections and Bicycle Injury
Intersections can be dangerous locations for bicycle riders. Because motorists are attuned to watching out only for other drivers, they can miss seeing a pedestrian or bicycle rider sharing the roadway. In addition, more than half of all traffic accidents occur at intersections, and almost all are caused by driver negligence. Some of the most common causes of bicycle injury at an intersection include:
- No stop sign for the motorist: A bicycle injury can quickly occur when the rider is trying to cross a street when no stop signs are present for the motorists sharing the road.
- Left turns: Bicycle riders and motorists entering an intersection on opposite sides can collide if the driver makes a left turn and doesn’t spot the cyclist.
- Running a red light: A common cause of all varieties of intersection accidents, if the driver runs a red light, they can crash into a rider, causing a bicycle injury collision.
- Right turns: When a driver makes a right turn as a bicycle rider is crossing, the cyclist can either be unseated or struck by the motorist.
- Driver error: Intersection accidents are often caused by speeders, distracted or drunk drivers, or other reasons. An injury lawyer can investigate a case to determine if driver negligence caused your bicycle injury accident, so you can recover compensation.
Recovering Compensation Following a Bicycle Injury Accident
We’ve helped many bicycle riders recover fair compensation following a bicycle injury accident. We understand how important this is since riders often suffer severe trauma and must miss work as they deal with their pain and suffering. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to determine if you can place a claim, what options you can use to recover damages, and have your questions answered.
Liability in a Motorist and Bicycle Injury Intersection Accident
Generally, the vehicle that reaches the intersection first at an intersection without stop signs is granted the right of way. However, if the driver and bicyclist arrive at the intersection simultaneously, the one on the right-hand side would be allowed to proceed first. If stop signs are present and the driver and bicyclist arrive simultaneously, the one on the right still has the right to proceed first. At intersections with crosswalks and crossing lights, the bicyclist has the right of way to cross safely, even if the light changes before they’ve made it all the way through.
North Highlands Personal Injury Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a North Highlands personal injury lawyer. Bicycle injuries in an accident can be severe, and when a negligent motorist is the cause, you might be able to claim compensation. Phone us for free and friendly advice at (916) 921-6400. We can also be reached at (800) 404-5400 or by emailing us online.
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