San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

SAN DIEGO - A bicyclist sustained major injuries after he was struck by a car in Sorrento Valley Thursday afternoon. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a Toyota sedan apparently swerved to the right and then struck the bicyclist at about 1:05 p.m. on Sorrento Valley Boulevard, just east of Whispering Heights Lane. The car eventually came to complete stop after it traveled across the sidewalk and struck a tree.

Following the accident, firefighters and paramedics pulled the cyclist beneath the vehicle after he was pinned underneath for about 10 minutes. The mid-40s bicyclist, who witnesses at the scene stated was bleeding heavily, was transported to a hospital for further treatment. The driver of the sedan - a 75-year-old woman - was also taken to a hospital for treatment, however, the condition or the extent of the driver's injuries was not released.

Cause of the Bicycle Accident in Sorrento Valley

Information obtained through the San Diego Union Tribune does not clearly indicate what caused the driver of the Toyota to swerve and hit the bicyclist. Authorities investigating this January 19th collision will look to determine whether speed, distracted driving, vehicle malfunctions, or negligent driving played a role in this terrible accident.

Injury Liability for San Diego Bicycle Accidents

Following an incident such as this one, the injured bicyclist would be well-advised to speak to an experienced San Diego bicycle accident lawyer. If the victim cannot contact an attorney due to his injuries and/or hospitalization, family members are advised to seek an attorney immediately regarding his legal rights.

An attorney who is handled cases involving car vs. bicycle accidents, can help the victim protect his legal rights, ensure evidence and witness statements are preserved to demonstrate the other party's responsibility, and recover the maximum compensation the victim is entitled to in a personal injury claim. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific bicycle accident.