Garden Grove Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Garden Grove Bicycle Accident Attorney
Cycling can be a healthy way for people to get around Garden Grove while conserving money and gas. However, sharing the road with cars can expose cyclists to danger. If another person’s negligence led to your bicycle accident, you need a Garden Grove bicycle accident lawyer. Easton & Easton, LLP, focuses on these and other personal injury accidents. Our firm can help you get maximum compensation for your injuries and fight for cyclists’ rights.
Why Choose a Garden Grove Bicycle Accident Attorney?
The aftermath of a bicycle accident can be overwhelming. You may face serious injuries, medical bills, and lost wages. To ensure that your voice is heard, you need an attorney with the experience to navigate a personal injury case in Garden Grove. Our team can assist you in many ways and get you the help you deserve.
Investigating Your Accident
We can first conduct an intensive investigation into how your accident happened. This investigation can include:
- Assessing crash reports and witness testimony. We can acquire and examine the police report to uncover the onsite observations, weather conditions, street signs, and other important matters to understand the scene. Additionally, witness statements can give firsthand accounts of your incident.
- Traffic camera recordings. Some cameras can often capture video footage around busy intersections, and they may show how your accident occurred. We can request any existing footage to help establish fault and give undeniable visual evidence to bolster our case.
- Professional opinions. Sometimes, we can seek assistance from professionals who dissect accident scenes, debris patterns, or testimonies to better understand what happened.
- Understanding California bike laws. California laws address bicycle safety and the responsibilities that drivers must adhere to in the state. We can protect your rights by speaking up about rights violations. For instance, when a motorist fails to yield the right of way to you while you travel in a specified bike lane, they can be accountable for any injuries you incur. If they refuse to pay, they are denying your rights.
Finding Responsible Parties
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, there can be several possible liable parties for the injury. Some examples can include negligent motorists, defective bicycle part makers, or government entities.
Driver negligence is one of the most common causes of bicycle accidents. If a motorist fails to adhere to driving laws by going too fast, not yielding the right of way, driving under the influence, or making unsafe lane changes, they can cause a crash. These drivers can be liable for all damages.
If we discover that faulty bike parts, such as defective brakes or tires, caused your accident, we can hold the part manufacturer responsible for your injuries.
Some exceptional cases involve aspects like inadequate road maintenance or poorly designed intersections. In these situations, a government entity, such as the city or state, can be liable for your accident.
Calculating Your Damages
Our bike injury law firm can engage financial professionals to evaluate all the damages you suffer. These damages can include:
- Medical expenses. These bills encompass any cost incurred through previous and current treatments for your injury.
- Lost wages. These wages would otherwise be earned during working periods, were you not injured.
- Pain and suffering. This element refers to compensation given for pain felt after the accident. It can be physical and/or emotional.
- Property damage. Destruction of your bike or other related objects should warrant compensation from the party that is liable for your accident.
- Loss of earning capacity. If you cannot work anymore due to your injuries, we can calculate the future earning potential that you will miss out on.
Litigation When Necessary
Our team is ready for trial if we do not reach a fair bicycle settlement through negotiation. Our trial attorneys have extensive experience in bicycle accident cases and can fight tirelessly on your behalf throughout the legal process.
FAQs
Q: Who Is Usually at Fault If a Bicycle Is Involved in an Accident?
A: The driver of a vehicle is usually at fault if a bicycle is involved in an accident. In these cases, the bicyclist can seek compensation when the driver acted negligently, recklessly, or intentionally in causing the victim’s injuries. The courts often presume that motorists are at fault because bicyclists can be the most vulnerable and possibly have the right-of-way.
There are circumstances where the cyclist can be at fault but, due to California’s comparative negligence laws, both parties typically would share fault.
Q: Can I Claim If I Get Knocked Off My Bike?
A: If you were knocked off your bike by a motorist, depending on the severity of your injuries, you can try to claim compensation for damages like:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost earning ability
- Property damage
- Cost of repair or replacement of damaged property
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Gathering as much evidence as possible, including photographs of the incident scene, injury documentation, or pain journals, can strengthen your bicycle accident claim.
Q: What Happens If I Get Hit on My Bike?
A: If you get hit while on your bike and sustain injuries, try to remain calm until medical assistance arrives. If possible, move yourself to a safe location to wait for help. If you cannot move, do not try to do more than you can, as you may increase the severity of your injuries.
In less severe situations, you may be able to function normally. Move yourself to a safe location, get the information of everyone involved, ensure that the case is documented by law enforcement, and seek medical attention.
Q: What Should You Do If You Have a Cut From a Bike Accident?
A: If you have a cut from a bike accident, you should seek medical attention. This step can not only help you recover, but it can help gather evidence if you want to file a claim. The medical center will document your injuries, give you a bill, and provide any time estimates if you need time away from work to rest and recover. After an accident, you should always seek medical attention instead of trying to fix ailments yourself.
Help After Your Garden Grove Bicycle Accident
Riding a bicycle in this country should not be dangerous, but many places offer little to no protection for riders. Despite this, it can be an enjoyable experience traveling on a bike to work or around your favorite spots for exercise. When these great experiences turn catastrophic because of inattentive motorists or reckless operators, people get seriously injured. If you are one of these people, you can seek compensation, and we can help.
At Easton & Easton, LLP, we wish that your injury never occurred. Still, after your accident, we can provide you with the most aggressive legal protection available. Hiring us means not feeling alone in your case and having an advocate who fights for your rights. Do not wait any longer to reach out if you have been in a bicycle accident.
Your rights matter, whether you sustained injuries from a reckless driver or a negligent individual. Contact us today to see how we can help with your case and guide you to a full recovery.
Your Story Is Important To Us.
CALL US SO WE CAN HEAR IT.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
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Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018.
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Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
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Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
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Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern Califonia, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
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Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” in all of Southern California" each year Since 2015 based on client satisfaction — one of the highest honors we could ever hope to achieve.
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Easton & Easton received the “People Love Us On Yelp” award in 2016 due to the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been featured as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California since 2015 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
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Brian and Matt Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM through the results achieved for their clients. This is an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
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Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
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Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
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Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
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Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
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Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
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Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
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Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel among the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys each year since 2017.
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“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
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What Our Clients Say
Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
Ive used them twice and never been disappointed. Read more…
The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
Brian and everyone at Easton and Easton are simply the BEST at what they do. Brian is thorough, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his clients. If you want a family of attorneys with perseverance and determination to fight for you, give Easton and Easton a call. I am glad I did. Read more…
What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
-Allee
Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
They are the BEST!
I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
I would highly recommend Easton & Easton.
I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!