At Estey Bomberger, we handle a larger number of bicycle accident cases than other personal injury law firms. Founding partner Mike Bomberger, a competitive cyclist who still rides several hundred miles per week, oversees all bicycle accident litigation. We have handled dozens of bicycle accident injury and wrongful death cases, including a notable number of DUI accident bicycle cases.

When people make the decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they put the safety of everyone they share the road with at risks, including bicyclists. Injuries sustained in a DUI car vs. bicycle accident can be debilitating, permanently disabling, and even fatal. The California DUI accident victim attorneys at Estey Bomberger are advocates of victims of drunken driving accidents. We fight aggressively to get our clients the justice they deserve, and hold negligent drivers and other responsible parties accountable for their actions.

Bicycle Accident Injuries

When a drunk driver causes an accident, they may cause catastrophic injuries to a bicyclist. Because cyclists are not protected by airbags, seatbelts, or the steel walls of protection offered by an automobile, they are particularly vulnerable to injury. Some of the most serious injuries sustained by a bicyclist in a DUI accident include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, blunt force trauma injuries and other catastrophic injuries. Cyclists should always wear a helmet and follow the rules of the road to protect themselves.

Obtaining Fair Compensation for Injuries

A DUI accident can cause more than just pain and disability, and anger, confusion and sadness. DUI accidents are very expensive and often take a significant financial toll on victims and their families. While it seems obvious that a drunk driver’s insurance company should compensate victims fully and fairly for the reckless actions of their insured, insurance companies often try to pay victims as little as possible. Victims of DUI accidents in California should always consult a knowledgeable lawyer before accepting any compensation settlement offer from an insurer.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident caused by a drunk, intoxicated, or impaired driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, including medical expenses such as ambulance transportation, hospitalization, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, as well as lost earnings from missing work, and pain and suffering. If a family member was killed in a DUI accident, a victim’s family may be entitled to compensation in a civil claim for wrongful death. Damages may include funeral and burial expenses, lost anticipated future earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care and companionship.

When to Contact a Lawyer

After any accident, it is always advisable to contact a knowledgeable attorney as soon as possible following an accident. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, evidence is still fresh and witnesses are most willing to share information. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed as the result of a DUI car vs. bicycle accident, contact Estey Bomberger to schedule a free no-obligation consultation with one of our attorneys. Our dedicated legal team is available 24 hours a day to take your call and discuss your case over the phone. Contact us at (800) 784-9180.