[08-07-2021] Butte County, CA – Bicyclist Hurt After Getting Struck by a Truck in Chico

An unidentified woman was hurt after a bicycle crash involving a garbage truck in Chico on early Tuesday morning, August 7.

[08-07-2021] Butte County, CA - Bicyclist Hurt After Getting Struck by a Truck in ChicoThe accident happened at the intersection of West Sacramento and Nord avenues in Chico at approximately 7:55 a.m. The woman was riding her bicycle in the Chico area when she was suddenly struck by a garbage truck at the intersection.

The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established. The woman was seriously injured in the mishap. She sustained injuries to her leg and was immediately taken to an area hospital.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision. The identities of the involved parties have not been provided.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

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Bicycle Accident Statistics

Bicyclists face many hazards when sharing the road with other cyclists, motorcycles, cars, trucks, and buses. They are always at risk of getting involved in a serious traffic accident resulting in debilitating injuries.

Bicycles are entitled to the same privileges as all other motorized vehicles. Bicyclists are allowed to ride in the road when there is no designated bike lane and may ride side-by-side in a single lane. Unfortunately, the rights of bicyclists’ are often being ignored by motorists who try to overtake them when there’s no way around them.

Because of this, bike accidents in the U.S. have been on the rise for the past decade. Every year, more than 700 fatal bicycle accidents result in the deaths of 742 people. Bicyclists face increasing danger as 857 of them were killed in 2018, the most fatalities in one year. California has the most bicycle riders of any other state, according to sources. According to the National Bicycle Safety Foundation, in 2017, 145 cyclists were killed, and 11,116 were injured in California.

Butte County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Bicycle Accidents

Bicycling accidents can result in serious injuries that can seriously affect the victim’s personal daily life. They may be unable to return to work for an extended period of time as they heal from their injuries, resulting in months of lost wages. You don’t have to worry about the financial burdens that come after an accident; victims have the right to seek compensation for the damages the accident has caused them.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you must pursue a personal injury claim with the help of an experienced bicycle accident attorney. Your lawyer can serve as a helpful and compassionate legal ally during this difficult time. They can negotiate with insurance companies for you and do all the necessary legal work while you focus on recovering from your injuries.

Our lawyers from Arash Law can assist you with your claim and more. Our goal is for our clients to receive the maximum settlement available for their claim and ensure that justice will be served. We have offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego; for any questions or concerns, call us at (888) 488-1391.

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