[07-25-2022] San Diego County, CA – 42-Year-Old Man Suffered Head Injury in a Bicycle Accident in National City

According to authorities, a 42-year-old man got serious head injuries after he was hit by a car while cycling down a residential street in National City early Monday.

The unidentified rider was hit shortly after 6:30 a.m. on R Avenue near East Fifth Street. He was not wearing a helmet.

Paramedics assisted the man lying on the sidewalk before being transported to a hospital.

Police Sgt. Kenneth Springer said the female driver cooperated during the investigation.

According to the OnScene TV video, the woman’s car had a cracked windshield on the front right side.

Drugs and alcohol were not involved in the accident, and the driver was not negligent.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Cyclists almost always suffer the most serious injuries when colliding with a car. There were 133 bicycle accident deaths in California in 2019. This was a 19.5% decrease in deaths compared with 2018 when there were 165 bicycle fatalities.

Statistics show that the time of day cyclists ride makes a big difference in how dangerous it is for them. Rush hour is the most dangerous time for anyone on the road, but dusk and sunset can also be very dangerous for bicyclists.

More people in the U.S. are commuting or exercising by bike. When riding a bicycle on public roads, you have the same legal rights and responsibilities as driving a car. The NHTSA’s bicycle safety initiatives encourage bicyclists and drivers to make safer choices to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.

You must equip your bike with accessories that can help you avoid a collision. One of the essential accessories is a good-quality bike helmet. Statistics show that riders who wear helmets are significantly less likely to suffer serious or fatal head injuries in the event of a collision.

San Diego County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

In most cases, a bicycle does not pose a significant threat to a car. Therefore, most laws state that the car must yield to the bike. If a driver collides with a cyclist, the driver may be liable for negligence.

Negligence may be proven if the driver was driving carelessly, driving too fast for road conditions, or did not provide a safe amount of space between their car and the cyclist.

If you are involved in a bicycle accident, you can find the help you need to obtain justice by working with experienced San Diego County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law. Our attorneys know how to recreate an accident scene, can utilize resources such as expert witnesses to support or refute injury claims, and are calm and assertive in court.

For immediate assistance, call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us to schedule a FREE and comprehensive evaluation of your case.