[08-23-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Bicyclist Struck and Injured by Vehicle on Highway 101

According to the California Highway Patrol, a bicyclist was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 101, on August 23, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 10:20 p.m. on Highway 101 near the intersection with Highway 229.

The collision involves a vehicle and a bicycle.

According to the CHP, at least one man has back injuries and is in the roadway.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Bicycle Crash Statistics

Riding a bicycle or an electric bike on the road, especially in crowded areas, can be risky and, in rare instances, fatal. According to the National Highway Road Safety Administration, 840 cyclists lost their lives in car accidents in 2016, accounting for 2% of all traffic fatalities.

According to the California Highway Patrol, 13 traffic fatalities and 1,315 injuries have recently occurred due to bicycle accidents in Santa Clara County.

The car’s driver almost always walks away from collisions involving bicycles unharmed. Cyclists are considered “vulnerable road users” or those who are most likely to suffer harm in an accident. Cyclists in car accidents may sustain severe or fatal injuries, even when wearing helmets.

Accidents involving bicycles frequently involve:

• Distracted driving.
• Insufficient attention to the road.
• Running stop signs or red lights.
• Failing to yield the right of way.
• Texting while driving.

Tragic bicycle accidents could occur as a result of drunk or careless driving.

Santa Clara County Bike Accident Lawyers

Bike/e-bike collisions can result in serious injuries. Bicyclists are more likely to suffer injuries in crashes, and those injuries are more likely to be fatal because they have less impact protection than occupants of motor vehicles.
You might have to change your way of life for the rest of your life if you suffer long-term injuries in a bicycle accident.

The insurance company will be unable to communicate with you directly about the case once they learn that you have retained legal counsel. All communications must go through your lawyer’s office, so you are forbidden from saying anything that could jeopardize your eligibility for injury compensation. It also protects you from accepting a quick but inadequate settlement offer.

Any settlement discussions must be handled through your lawyer to guarantee that you receive fair compensation for your injuries.

You are entitled to compensation for these losses and harms. The knowledgeable bike accident attorneys at Arash Law in Santa Clara County know how to get fair compensation.

Our attorneys will make a significant effort to prove how a negligent driver injured our clients and to secure fair compensation for their losses. Learn more about Santa Clara County bicycle accidents. Contact us online or by phone at (888) 488-1391.