Major Injury Bicycle Accident on SR-26
The California Highway Patrol reported a major injury bicycle accident involving a teenager on SR-26 near West Point in Calaveras County. The incident occurred on June 15, 2023, on State Route 26 between Centennial Mine Road and Niderost Lane shortly after 5:30 p.m., officials said.
Details on the Major Injury Bicycle Accident on SR-26
A preliminary release revealed that a teen from West Point was riding his bicycle when he was allegedly struck by a truck driven by a 54-year-old Sacramento resident. The cyclist, a 15-year-old, was transported via medical helicopter to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento for treatment of serious injuries.
The truck driver was uninjured in the crash, CHP traffic officers said. An update regarding the injured cyclist’s condition was not immediately available. An investigation into the major injury bicycle accident on SR-26 in Calaveras County is ongoing by authorities.
Importance of Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim for a Bicycle Accident
There must be clear evidence of losses to have a successful claim for bodily injury. To file a claim for damages from a cycling crash, there must be evidence and documentation that support the timeline for the accident and the resulting injuries. If there are gaps in treatment, the insurer may dispute the reported injuries and claim that they are not related to the bicycle accident. When the injured party does not follow orders from the treating providers, the insurance carrier may interpret this as injuries that are not as severe as reported and will dispute the claim as such.
Another defense tactic that an insurance company may use to devalue or deny a claim for damages is to dispute liability for a cycling crash. Insurance companies may shift fault onto a bicyclist in the event of a crash for failure to yield, cycling on the wrong side of the road, not stopping for posted stop signs, turning abruptly without providing a signal to others, etc. Comparative fault may be noted in such cases. This means that an injured party’s recovery would be decreased by the percentage of fault that is assigned to them.
Motorists are held to a higher standard of care for children on the road. Drivers must be vigilant of their surroundings, including children in areas where they tend to be present. Given that children are unpredictable due to their age, mental capacity, and experience, motorists must be prepared for the unexpected and exercise a greater duty of care. When a driver fails to do so and causes a cycling crash involving a minor child, they may be held liable for damages. Learn how our injury attorneys can help you with your bicycle accident case by watching this video or setting up a meeting for a free case evaluation.
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If you or a family member sustained injuries in a cycling crash, do not allow yourself to be misled by lowball settlement offers from insurers and risk not receiving the full compensation available to you. Reach out to a knowledgeable California personal injury lawyer from our law office to learn the full scope of the recovery process and what to expect from it moving forward. Call (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 to schedule a meeting for free, friendly case advice from a member of our legal team. We are available anytime to discuss your bicycle accident case in further detail.
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