Common Injuries From Bicycle Accidents in Sunnyvale
Some Riders Heal in Weeks. Others Need Care for Years. Your Claim Should Know the Difference.
A bike crash can mean road rash and a sore wrist, or a spinal cord injury that changes everything. Our Sunnyvale bicycle accident attorneys value your claim on the injuries you actually have, including the ones that will cost you later.
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What a Collision Does to a Rider's Body
A cyclist has no seatbelt, no airbag, and no metal frame around them. When a negligent driver hits a bike, the rider takes the force of the crash, then the force of the pavement. Many injured cyclists are back on their feet after a few weeks. Others suffer catastrophic injuries and need long-term care.
The injuries we see most often after Sunnyvale bike crashes include:
Head injuries, from concussions to traumatic brain injuries, even when the rider wore a helmet
Spinal cord trauma, which can cause permanent damage and, depending on its location, paralysis
Broken bones in the wrists, arms, legs, and hips
Internal bleeding and organ damage, such as a punctured lung
Facial and dental injuries to the jaw, nose, and teeth
Road rash, serious skin abrasions from sliding across the road
Some people try to handle the aftermath alone. That’s risky when an injury is still unfolding. Talk to us before you accept any offer. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Documenting Your Injuries the Right Way
Get a full evaluation, not just the obvious injury.
A broken wrist is easy to spot; internal bleeding, a spinal injury, or a concussion may not be. Ask to be checked head to toe.
Keep every follow-up appointment.
Neurology, orthopedics, dental work, wound care: each specialist visit builds the record that proves your injury and its cost.
Report new symptoms as they appear.
Headaches, numbness, memory lapses, or pain that spreads should go to your doctor right away and into your notes.
Photograph visible injuries over time.
Road rash, facial injuries, casts, and scars look different week to week; photos show the healing, and what never fully healed.
Save the bills and the pay stubs.
Medical invoices, prescriptions, and missed paychecks, along with any benefits you lost while you were out.
Hold off on a settlement until you know the long-term picture.
A severe fracture or brain injury can take months to reveal what it will need.
What You Can Recover for Your Injuries
The damages available depend on the details of your case. An insurance claim or lawsuit can include:
Medical expenses
Emergency care, surgery, specialist treatment, rehabilitation, and the long-term care a catastrophic injury requires.
Lost income and benefits
The wages you’ve missed while recovering, the benefits that went with them, and reduced earnings if you can’t return to the same work.
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
The physical pain of the injury and the fear, frustration, and loss of enjoyment that often follow a serious crash.
Scarring and disfigurement
Compensation for lasting marks from road rash, facial injuries, and surgery.
Valuing a Bicycle Injury Claim
No two bicycle cases are alike. What a claim is worth depends on the injuries you suffered, how long they take to heal, and what they keep you from doing, now and in the future.
We build that picture with your medical records and treating doctors, and with the day-to-day evidence of how the crash changed your life. For head and spinal injuries, we look past the first diagnosis to the long-term complications: neurological symptoms, ongoing therapy, and care you may need for years. For broken bones, we account for the time it takes severe breaks to heal and the treatment they require. For facial injuries and road rash, we account for scarring and disfigurement.
Our attorneys have experience working for insurance companies, and we use that knowledge for our clients. We know how adjusters discount injuries they consider “minor,” and we answer with the evidence. Our goal is to resolve your case efficiently, with a settlement that fully compensates you for the harm you suffered.
Legal Points That Affect an Injured Cyclist
The driver's negligence is the heart of the claim
To recover, you show the driver who hit you failed to act with reasonable care and that the crash caused your injuries.
A helmet question doesn't erase the case
Insurers may argue a helmet would have lessened a head injury. It has nothing to do with your broken bones, road rash, or other injuries, and it doesn’t excuse the driver’s conduct.
Shared fault only reduces what you recover
California follows pure comparative negligence: if some blame is assigned to you, your compensation is reduced by that share, not taken away.
Two years to file a lawsuit
You generally have two years from the date of injury, and only six months for a claim against a government entity. Serious injuries take time to understand, so start early.
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Sunnyvale Bicycle Injury FAQs
Can I get a brain injury even though I wore a helmet?
Yes. Even with a helmet, the force of impact can cause a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Minor head injuries often resolve quickly, but more serious ones can cause long-term neurological symptoms.
My injuries seemed minor at first. Should I still see a doctor?
Yes. Internal bleeding, organ damage, and spinal injuries don’t always announce themselves at the scene. A prompt exam protects your health and links your injuries to the crash.
Can I recover for a spinal cord injury that may be permanent?
Yes. A permanent injury changes the value of a claim: future medical care, lost earning ability, and the lasting effect on your life should all be part of it.
Are dental and facial injuries covered?
They are. Damage to the jaw, nose, and teeth often needs its own specialists and procedures, and those costs, along with any scarring, belong in your claim.
Is road rash serious enough to include?
Serious abrasions can require wound care and leave lasting scars. Treatment costs and scarring or disfigurement are recoverable.
Can I claim the benefits I lost while I was off work?
Yes. Lost income includes the benefits that came with your job, not just your paychecks.
Who pays for my medical bills?
Usually the at-fault driver’s insurance, through a claim or lawsuit. If the driver was uninsured or couldn’t be found, your own coverage may help; we’ll review every policy that could apply.
How long do I have to file a bicycle injury claim?
Generally two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and six months for a claim against a government entity.
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