Common Bicycle Accident Injuries in San Jose
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A cyclist takes the full force of a crash. Our San Jose bicycle accident attorneys document every injury, from road rash to brain trauma, and pursue compensation that covers the long road to recovery.
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Bike Crash Injuries Are Rarely "Minor"
A driver sits inside a steel frame with seatbelts and airbags. A cyclist has a helmet, if that, and nothing else. When the two collide, the rider absorbs the impact directly, then hits the pavement. That’s why bicycle crashes so often cause serious injuries, and why even a low-speed collision can leave you unable to work for weeks.
The injuries we see most often after San Jose bike crashes include:
Road rash and deep skin abrasions
Broken bones, especially wrists, arms, collarbones, and legs
Facial injuries
Neck and back injuries
Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
Spinal cord trauma and paralysis
Some of these announce themselves at the scene. Others, like a concussion or a spinal injury, can take days to show their full effect. If a driver’s carelessness caused your crash, you may be entitled to compensation for all of it, including the treatment you’ll need years from now. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Protecting Your Health and Your Claim After a Bike Injury
Get checked the same day, even if you walked away.
Head and spinal injuries can hide behind adrenaline. A same-day record ties your injuries to the crash.
Tell the doctor everything that hurts.
A sore wrist or a headache left out of your first visit is one the insurer will say came from somewhere else.
Follow the full treatment plan.
Physical therapy, specialist referrals, and follow-up scans all matter. Gaps in care are the defense’s favorite argument.
Photograph your injuries as they heal.
Road rash, bruising, stitches, casts, and scars change quickly; pictures taken over weeks show what you went through.
Keep your helmet, bike, and clothing as they are.
A cracked helmet or a bent frame shows the force of the impact better than any description.
Track what the injury has cost you.
Missed work, rides you can’t take, help you’ve needed at home: write it down as it happens.
What Your Injury Claim Can Cover
Every injury is different, and no honest attorney guarantees a number. But a bicycle injury claim can include:
Medical care, now and later
The cost of recovering from your injuries.
- Emergency care, surgery, and hospital stays
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Future treatment for injuries that won’t fully heal
Lost income
The paychecks you’ve missed while recovering, and reduced earning capacity if your injuries keep you from returning to the same work.
Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
Often the largest part of a serious injury claim, especially for head injuries, scarring, and paralysis.
Your bike and gear
Repair or replacement of your bicycle, helmet, and other equipment damaged in the crash.
How We Prove What Your Injuries Are Really Worth
Insurers like to treat bike injuries as a few scrapes and a sprain. We build the record that shows otherwise.
We start by pinning down how the crash happened and who caused it, because many different parties can share responsibility: a speeding, distracted, or impaired driver; another cyclist; or whoever was responsible for a dangerous road condition. Then we turn to your injuries. We gather your medical records, follow your treatment as it unfolds, and work with your doctors to understand what your recovery will require, not just what it has cost so far.
That matters most for the injuries with a long tail. A traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or a fracture that needs surgery can affect your work, your independence, and your family for years. Our negotiators spent a combined 50+ years inside the insurance industry, so we know how adjusters discount those future losses, and we don’t let them. If the insurer won’t pay fair value, we’re prepared to take your case to court.
The Legal Rules That Shape a Bicycle Injury Claim
Partial fault doesn't erase your claim
California follows pure comparative negligence: if you share some of the blame, your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, never eliminated.
A missing helmet isn't a free pass for the driver
Insurers may argue your head injury would have been less severe with a helmet. That argument can affect the value of a head injury claim, but it doesn’t excuse the driver who caused the crash, and we answer it with the evidence.
Road hazards can involve a public entity
When a dangerous road condition contributed to the crash, a claim against a government entity can require a formal claim within just six months.
Two years to file
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Serious injuries take time to understand, so don’t let that time run out while you’re still in treatment.
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Bicycle Accident Injury FAQs
What are the most common bicycle accident injuries?
Road rash, broken bones, facial injuries, neck and back injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord trauma. Because cyclists have so little protection, even a slow collision can cause more than one of these.
I felt fine after the crash. Should I still see a doctor?
Yes. Concussions and spinal injuries can take days to show symptoms, and a same-day medical record connects your injuries to the crash. Waiting gives the insurer room to argue something else caused them.
Can I claim the cost of future treatment?
Yes. Compensation should account for the long-term impact of serious injuries like head trauma or paralysis, including future care, therapy, and lost earning capacity. We work with your doctors to estimate those needs.
Does road rash really count as a serious injury?
It can. Deep abrasions can require wound care, cause infection, and leave permanent scarring. Photograph it as it heals and follow your treatment plan.
I wasn't wearing a helmet and hit my head. Can I still recover?
Yes. The insurer may argue a helmet would have reduced your head injury, but that doesn’t excuse the driver who caused the crash. Under California’s comparative negligence rule, a share of fault reduces a recovery; it doesn’t bar it.
Who pays for my injuries?
Usually the at-fault driver’s insurance. Depending on how the crash happened, other parties may share responsibility. If the driver fled or was underinsured, your own uninsured motorist coverage may help.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from the date of injury, and only six months for a claim against a government entity. Call early, while evidence is fresh.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, so you pay a fee only if we recover for you.
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