Why cyclists should not trust parked cars

On Behalf of | Apr 14, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents |

Bicycles offer an excellent alternative to getting around the city. Promoting health while protecting the environment is a noble cause, but it is not one without risks. Cars in California are notorious for endangering cyclists on the road.

While moving vehicles can threaten cyclists trying to make their way to work, parked cars can also be a problem. An oblivious driver can cause considerable injuries without even turning on the car.

An open door can be a major problem

When an inattentive opens their car door in front of a cyclist, known as “dooring,” they can cause considerable injuries to the cyclist. Dooring can result in a cyclist flipping over the car door and onto the street, or trying to avoid an accident by steering into the street.

These accidents can cause a cyclist to suffer catastrophic injuries like broken bones, internal ruptures, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), paralysis, and even death. These injuries not only have lifetime consequences for the victim but their families as well.

After these injuries, do not trust that fair compensation to just fall into your lap. An experienced personal injury attorney knows how devastating dooring injuries can be, and they can help you secure the best possible compensation for your injuries.

Fight for the help you need

Drivers on the road do not always look out for pedestrians or cyclists. Their inattentiveness can become a lifetime of hardship for you. If you were injured in a dooring accident or some other cycling accident, do not settle for less in your compensation.

Let a personal injury lawyer fight for you. They can handle negotiating for the compensation you need to cover the costs of your current and future expenses from your injuries while you focus on your health.