bike accident

17-year-old South African Evan van der Spuy was thrown into the air when a massive hartebeese antelope charged him at an estimated 30 mph in the bush lands of Kwazulu Natal. The teen was competing in a biking competition on October 9‚ 2011‚ when the buck came out of nowhere and plowed a hoof into van de Spuy’s head.

His partner from Team Jeep South Africa caught the freak bicycling accident on tape and called for immediate medical assistance after his teammate was hit.

Fortunately‚ the biker’s helmet absorbed most of the impact. Though‚ he did suffer a concussion and a fairly severe case of whiplash.

Van der Spuy will be forever known on YouTube as "the biker who got hit by a deer." Only in Africa would a bicyclist be taken out by 300-pound-plus antelope.

If you or someone you love has been in a serious bike crash in California‚ contact the experienced bicycle accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 1-888-233-5020.

A 74-year-old Moreno Valley man suffered fatal injuries in a bicycle wreck that occurred on October 2‚ 2011‚ around 3:27 a.m. on the 13100 block of Heacock Street. According to the Riverside County police‚ the bicyclist was struck by a northbound Dodge Ram pickup.

The injured bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was immediately transported to Riverside County Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead about a half-hour later. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased bicyclist.

From the available information and the extent of injuries suffered‚ it appears that the negligent driving of the pickup driver led to this fatal bicycle wreck. As this time‚ the deceased bicyclist’s family members should seek counsel from an experienced Riverside County bicycle accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options and would assure that the at-fault motorist is brought to justice.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in Riverside County bicycle accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in bicycle accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bicyclist crash in Moreno Valley‚ please order your free copy of the California car accident book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

Two unidentified cyclists were struck by a 1990 Ford Taurus on September 24‚ 2011‚ around 7:50 a.m. in the 3500 block of Mission Bay Drive. According to San Diego police Officer Frank Cali‚ the driver‚ who was traveling south‚ failed to negotiate a curve and struck one of the riders.

One of the bicyclists suffered a fracture to the lower left leg and facial abrasions. The impact of the collision caused the other bicyclist to ride into a light pole. Both the injured bikers were immediately transported to a nearby hospital to receive medical treatment.

The car driver initially left the accident scene after causing the crash but later returned. From the available information‚ it is evident that the car driver’s recklessness led to this serious crash. Investigating officers need to determine if the motorist was speeding or distracted. Alcohol does not seem to be a factor in the crash. Answers to these questions will help determine what contributed to this serious bicycle crash.

The injured victims should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego bicycle accident lawyer who would educate them about their legal rights and options and assure that the at-fault car driver is brought to justice. The injured bicyclists can also file a personal injury claim against the motorist to obtain a timely compensation to cover treatment‚ medical and hospital costs‚ loss of wages‚ loss of earning capacity‚ and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincere hopes that the injuries suffered by the victims heal soon.

Ross Jurewitz represents people killed or injured in San Diego County bicycle accidents  and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of bikers injured or killed in a bike collisions in San Diego. If you or a loved one suffers from a serious auto wreck injury‚ please contact our personal injury office at 888-233-5020.

40-year-old Todd Caulkin was struck and seriously injured in an Encinitas bicycle wreck that occurred on September 21‚ 2011‚ around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and Highway 101 (US-101).

According to Sheriff’s Sgt. Robin Lawrence‚ Caulkin was struck after he made a left turn in front of oncoming traffic on Encinitas Boulevard. The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital to receive medical treatment.

Based on the limited information provided in the news accounts‚ the cause of the accident is not clear. There appears to be right-of-way violation. It was also unclear how fast the vehicle was travelling and what made the motorist hit Caulkin. The investigation by the California Highway Patrol will hopefully provide answers as to what happened and who was responsible for this crash.

As for now‚ the injured bicyclist should immediately seek counsel from an experienced San Diego County bicycle accident lawyer who would educate him about his legal rights and options and assure that the at-fault motorist is brought to justice. Caulkin can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault motorist to obtain a timely compensation to cover treatment‚ medical and hospital costs‚ loss of wages‚ loss of earning capacity‚ and other accident-related damages.

Our personal injury law office sincere hopes that the injuries suffered by Caulkin heal soon.

Ross Jurewitz represents people killed or injured in San Diego County bicycle accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in an auto wreck in Encinitas. If you or a loved one suffers from a serious bicycle crash injury‚ please contact our personal injury office at 888-233-5020.

A 9-year-old girl suffered broken leg in a serious hit-and-run bike accident that occurred on June 30‚ 2011‚ around 1 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Escondido Boulevard in North San Diego County. According to the police officers responding to the accident‚ a young rider believed to be 13-15 years old was riding a black BMX-style bicycle when he struck the pedestrian.

Responding medics immediately transported the injured girl to Palomar Medical Center to received treatment for the injuries suffered. From the available information‚ it is evident that reckless driving and negligent actions of the young bicycle rider led to this serious bicycle crash that left a child injured. It is also a  felony to flee from the accident scene. Leaving the scene of accident is a direct violation of California Vehicle Code.

The injured child’s parents should seek counsel from a San Diego bike crash lawyer to know learn their legal rights and options. An experienced North County bicycle accident attorney will make it easy for the injured girl’s parents to obtain compensation and get the justice they deserve. The lawyer may also hire his own team of investigators to find the guilty party.

Our law office sincerely hopes that the injured victim recovers to her complete health soon.

Ross Jurewitz represents people injured in San Diego County bicycle accidents and is the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of children injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bike accident in North San Diego County‚ please order your free copy of the California car accident book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents. 

James Steven Swarzman‚ 47‚ of Encino was struck and killed in a fatal Encinitas bicycle accident that occurred on April 10‚ 2011‚ around 1 a.m. near the intersection of North Coast Highway 101 and Jason Street. According to San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy Yvan Rogers‚ Swarzman was travelling along with two other bicyclists when he was rear ended by a vehicle. According to the witnesses‚ the at-fault motorist was driving a blue Ford F-150 and fled from the scene after hitting Swarzman.

Swarzman was immediately airlifted to Mercy Air to Scripps Memorial Hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced dead. From the available facts‚ it is not exactly clear who bears the fault for causing this accident. Swarzman himself might bear some responsibility depending where in the road he was riding and under what circumstances. However‚ drivers are always required to be on the lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists using the road. At the very least‚ the negligent driver should have stopped and tried to help Swarzman. His recklessness and indifference not only led to the fatal accident that took Swarzman’s life but may have increased the likelihood of death by fleeing the scene.

Running from an accident scene cannot be ignored‚ both legally and morally. It is simply incomprehensible that someone would turn his back on such an incident and run away. Leaving the scene of a traffic accident is a serious violation under California law. California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person‚ other than himself or herself‚ or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Swarzman’s family members should consult with an experienced bike accident attorney in San Diego to obtain compensation to pay for funeral and burial costs‚ loss of financial support‚ loss of love and companionship‚ and other accident related damages.

Our law office offers sincere condolences to all those who knew Swarzman for such a tragic loss.

Ross Jurewitz is an auto accident lawyer serving San Diego County and the managing attorney of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law office dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in car accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a traffic accident in Encinitas‚ please call our office and order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

An unidentified bicyclist suffered life threatening injuries in a serious Riverside County bicycle accident that occurred on April 14‚ 2011 around 7:36 p.m. on 42nd Avenue at Adams Street between Indio and La Quinta. According to the responding California Highway Patrol Officers‚ the bicyclist collided with another vehicle due to unknown reasons and this lead to the fatal car accident.

The Paramedics arriving at the accident scene immediately transported the victim to John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. From the available information‚ it is unclear what contributed to this fatal car accident that took the bicycle rider’s life. Was there a violation of a right of way? Is the car driver responsible for this wrongful death? Was he inattentive or too distracted to notice the bicyclist? Was he driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Only a detailed investigation supervised by an experienced Riverside personal injury lawyer can answer these and several other questions.

The death of a family member will be devastating news for the family. It is indeed a very tough time for the family and no words can be enough to reduce their loss. However‚ they have to maintain their calm and should consult with an wrongful death attorney who can advise them of their legal rights.

In this case‚ the family of the deceased may be entitled for a compensation to pay the expenses incurred for the funeral of the bicyclist‚ loss of love and companionship‚ and loss of earnings.

Ross Jurewitz is a Riverside County car accident attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in auto accidents. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bicycle accident in Riverside County‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

An unidentified bicyclist in his early 20s suffered serious injuries in a bicycle accident that occurred on October 10‚ 2010‚ around 12:45 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol‚ the bicyclist was struck by a minivan at the intersection of El Monte Avenue and Las Tunas Drive in Arcadia‚ approximately 115 miles from San Diego‚ in Los Angeles County.

Lt. Roy Nakamura said that the bicyclist suffered critical injuries and was transported to  Huntington Hospital in Pasadena for treatment. The police are investigating the exact cause of this San Gabriel Valley bike accident.

Based on this news report‚ it is not quite clear what caused this major injury bicycle accident. This particular intersection has traffic lights and clearly marked crosswalks. It is not clear‚ however‚ where the bicyclist was at the time of the car accident. Was he riding across the intersection? Was he walking his bike in a crosswalk? Did either the bicyclist or the motorist fail to yield right-of-way?

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." We trust officials are also looking into whether the van’s driver was intoxicated‚ distracted‚ speeding‚ or otherwise negligent at the time of the bike accident.

If the driver of the van is determined to have been at fault‚ then he or she could be held financially responsible for the injuries caused to the bicyclist. Injured bicyclist in this case could seek compensation to cover medical expenses‚ loss of wages‚ cost of hospitalization‚ rehabilitation and other related damages. Bicycle accident victims should contact an experienced Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer‚ who will analyze all aspects of the incident and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable.

We hope and pray that the injured bicyclist did not sustain any life threatening injuries and that he recovers to his health completely.

Ross Jurewitz is a bicycle accident attorney in Los Angeles County and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in car accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an auto accident in Los Angeles‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

An unidentified 54-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver who later crashed his car into a parked car hurting three more people in Ramona on September 11‚ 2010 around 8:50 p.m.

According to the California Highway Patrol‚ the bicyclist was crossing Main Street near Kalbaugh Street when he was struck by a SUV and thrown on the road.  The SUV swerved and struck a stop sign‚ went over an embankment‚ and hit a parked vehicle pushing it into a nearby liquor store.

Two people in the parked car complained of pain and one person suffered serious cuts by  flying glass. California Highway Patrol officers took the SUV driver to Palomar Hospital and later arrested him for suspected driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury.

This is an unfortunate‚ and completely inexcusable‚ incident in which‚ due to the negligent driving of an intoxicated driver‚ one bicyclist lost his life and several other people suffered injuries.   The SUV driver will probably be found to have violated California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) which states that “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug‚ or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug‚ to drive a vehicle.”  The bicyclist’s family‚ as well as the injured passengers in the car‚ should consult an aggressive San Diego personal injury attorney who could help them get a fair compensation for the irreparable loss.

We offer our deepest condolences to the bicyclist’s family for the tragic loss of their loved one and sincerely hope that the injured victims recover to their complete health soon.

Ross Jurewitz is a San Diego bicycle accident attorney and the managing lawyer of the Jurewitz Law Group‚ a California personal injury law firm dedicated to representing families of people injured or killed in bicycle accidents.  If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a bike crash in California‚ please order your free copy of Mr. Jurewitz’s book‚ The Ten Biggest Mistakes that can Destroy Your California Accident Case. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it is free to all California residents.

In other parts of the country‚ with warmer weather‚ many choose to leave behind their everyday vehicle and enjoy the freedom of a motorcycle.  Here in San Diego‚ the weather is usually nice enough for a ride.   I understand the desire to ride a motorcycle as I too enjoy a nice summer day on a bike‚ but as a San Diego motorcycle accident attorney and personal injury lawyer I am also familiar with the grave risk motorcyclists subject themselves to daily.

With only a thin piece of material between themselves and the road it is no shock that bikers are 16 times more likely to die in an accident than other motorists. Some question why anyone would ever jump on a bike with these types of risk‚ but any biker will tell you the freedom and savings in gas outweigh the fear.

There are many different factors contributing to motorcycle accidents- potholes and road construction pose difficult for riders. Weather conditions also pose more of a threat while on a bike- imagine driving your car without windshield wipers in a sudden rain storm and without a sun visor when the sun is glaring. These difficulties that bikers encounter are easy to navigate through after a rider has attended a motorcycle training school. These courses teach the ropes of the road- how to navigating adverse weather and road conditions and protecting yourself from becoming a victim of a self-created accident. They also help riders learn to avoid collisions due to the inattention of other motorists by teaching the art of strategic avoidance. Sadly‚ in spite of the benefits of rider training 92% of bikers involved in accidents did not undergo formal training and instead relied on self taught skills or those learned from friends or family.

Just as with driving any vehicle proper training is essential to accident prevention‚ however‚ falling victim to an accident is always a possibility. If a motorcycle accident does occur there is information to help you through the process. 

Seattle motorcycle accident lawyer‚ Jason Epstein provides the information you need in case you are involved in a motorcycle accident. On his site‚ Straight Talk Law you can find the book: The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents. This book is FREE to Washington residents at the link above.

If you were involved in a motorcycle collision please do not wait to contact an attorney. If you are located in the San Diego or Southern California area please contact my injury accident law offices. If you are in the Seattle area‚ contact Seattle motorcycle accident lawyer‚ Jason Epstein.