Compensation for Cyclists Injured in Bay Area Public Transit Accidents
The personal injury lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger have a distinguished record of results for injured bikers in the Bay Area. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for bike riders who have suffered serious injuries and for the families of cyclists who have died in bike accidents involving taxis, buses or other public transit vehicles.
$17 Million Verdict – Bicyclist Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury
Our bicycle accident attorneys handled this catastrophic injury case on behalf of a 52-year-old bicyclist. While riding his bike to work in San Jose, using the bike lane, the defendant cut off our client, throwing him into her windshield and onto the ground. He immediately lost consciousness, and was confused upon waking up. Brain imagery soon showed internal bleeding, and doctors diagnosed him with a permanent brain injury that left the plaintiff wheelchair-bound and unable to work.
Our bicycle accident specialists focused both on the driver of the vehicle as well as on the maker of the helmet. We proved that while the driver was inattentive, the helmet the plaintiff was wearing should have protected him in the collision. After trial, the jury returned a $17 million verdict.
$1.3 Million Settlement – Bicyclist Injured by Dangerous Railroad Crossing
When our client was attempting to bike near the South Bay City of Saratoga, he came across a railroad crossing along his route. As he attempted to cross the tracks, which were badly worn down, his front tire got trapped between the rails and the pavement. With his bike’s momentum halted, he flew over the handlebars and suffered a brain injury when he hit the ground.
Our bicycle accident specialists diligently worked in discovery to prove that both the City and the railroad company had actual notice of the dangerous condition. Thanks to their efforts, they found specific proof that the defendants knew about the condition, but did nothing to fix it. The end result was fair compensation for our client.
$1 Million Settlement — Bicyclist Suffers Spinal Cord Injury in Accident Caused by Taxi
In this tragic case, our client was biking eastbound on Geary Street, approaching the intersection at Divisadero Street, when a taxi pulled out in front of him, forcing him to hit the brakes and take evasive action. Though the cyclist avoided hitting the taxi, the force of braking and swerving threw him to the ground. He suffered a fractured spine, which left him permanently paralyzed (quadriplegia).
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a San Francisco bike crash, contact the San Francisco bike accident lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger or call 1.866.674.4103 or 415.658.9287.
