bicycle lawyer in Oakland

On February 8, a long-time Berkeley resident was killed in a bicycle-vehicle accident on Sacramento Street south of Hopkins Street at around 7 in the morning, Berkeleyside reported. Motorists stopped to help and call 911, and the Berkeley Police and Fire Departments arrived quickly. A motorist attempted CPR prior to the arrival of paramedics, but the cyclist was not responsive and died from the accident. The Berkeley Police Department Fatal Accident Investigation Team is investigating the crash, and the driver who collided with the cyclist was fully cooperating. Investigators had not identified the primary cause of the collision as of the day following the accident and it is unknown whether any charges will be filed.

Bicycle accidents like this can hit a community and family hard. Unfortunately, they are not rare. Thousands of individuals are seriously injured or lose their lives during vehicle-bicycle collisions every year. If you were injured in a bike accident or lost a loved one in a crash, do not hesitate to seek legal advice. At Brod Law Firm, we can explain your legal rights and next best steps.

Bicycle Accidents Plague California

Bicycling can provide a sense of freedom to people of all ages. For the young, bikes expand the world, affording their rider a sense of independence. For adults, riding evokes that feeling and also provides freedom from the expenses and hassles associated with driving, especially in urban areas. Sadly, this freedom is sharply limited by the reality of bicycle fatalities. Our San Jose bicycle accident law firm was saddened to learn of two deadly bicycle accidents separated by only three days and a seven mile stretch of road.

Three Days, Seven Miles, Two Fatal Bicycle Accidents

According to a report in The Los Altos Town Crier, 63-year-old Palo Alto resident Eric Palmquist was hit by a car while riding a bicycle on Friday July 10. He died six days later. Police believe he was riding west on El Camino Real when he was struck by a Honda Civic travelling north on San Antonio Road. Palmquist was thrown onto the pavement and suffered a fatal head injury. He was not wearing a helmet. The driver of the Civic was not hurt and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

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