Pedestrian & Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Fresno, CA
Serving the Injured throughout Visalia
Accidents involving the occupants of motor vehicles typically cause a wide range of injuries from the mild to the life-changing. When traffic accidents happen to pedestrians or bicyclists, injuries can be much worse. Without the protective layer of the steel shell of a vehicle around them, these individuals often sustain serious or catastrophic injuries or even death. Thrown onto the roadway, into other vehicles or objects, pedestrians and bicyclists have a much higher risk of injury or death than other traffic accident victims.
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents occur predominantly in urban areas such as Visalia and Fresno. When they do occur, accident victims may face weeks, months, or years of recovery. The worst cases may involve permanent disability. At Sawl Law Group, we are only too familiar with the devastation that any type of accident can bring to both you and your family. We have been aggressively representing the injured for decades throughout the area. Our experienced personal injury lawyers are adept at investigation, documenting, and negotiating claims; we know the ins and outs of personal injury law, how to build effective cases, and bring a tenacious stance to insurance company negotiation and in the courtroom.
Hurt as a pedestrian or bicyclist through the negligence or fault of another? Call Sawl Law Group to arrange for a free consultation at (559) 205-7757. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Pedestrian Accident Facts
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a pedestrian dies in traffic accidents approximately every 88 minutes in the U.S. These deaths account for about 16 percent of all traffic fatalities. Pedestrians are one and half times more likely to die in a traffic accident than the occupant of a motor vehicle. 20 percent of all pedestrian fatalities occur to seniors aged 65 or older. Most of these accidents occur in city areas, at intersections, and at night when visibility is poor.
Causes for pedestrian accidents can include:
- Inattentive drivers and pedestrians
- Inebriated drivers or pedestrians
- Drivers or pedestrians distracted by cell phone usage, whether texting, talking, or surfing the web
- Speeding drivers
- Jaywalking by pedestrians
- Drivers disobeying traffic signs or signals
- Facts About Bicycle Accidents
Bicycling on city-designated bike paths has increased across the nation and in California. Bicycling has become a popular sport as well as a form of transportation for city dwellers. With this rise in popularity, however, has come a rise in accidents involving bicyclists. When hit by a car or truck, bicyclists have a much higher rate of injury and death than those in vehicles. Bicycling at night is especially risky due to poor visibility and biking in high-density traffic can also increase your risk for an accident.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that 857 bicyclists lost their lives in accidents in 2018. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported that in 37 percent of all bicycle accidents, alcohol involvement for the motorist or the bicyclist was at play.
Bicycle accidents can occur from the same causes as those involving pedestrians with injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to bone fractures, torn ligaments, organ damage, amputation, and brain and spine injuries.
What to Do After a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident
Your first priority should always be to get proper and immediate medical care. You should do this even in cases where you feel uninjured due to the fact that many types of physical damage do not show up for hours or days. Getting treatment may be vital and you will need medical reports to back up your personal injury claim.
You should also never give or sign any statements or accept any offers from an insurance company without first consulting an experienced attorney. Insurance companies are generally interested in only what is best for them. They may use pressure tactics to limit their liability so as to reduce the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages.
After you have been injured, contact a Fresno pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney at (559) 205-7757 for legal assistance. We are available 24/7.
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"Previous lawyers did not meet my expectations with their professionalism, concern or attentiveness. Sawl Law Group was very welcoming and understanding."
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"I will forever be grateful to this office who helped me."I retained the office to help me with some very serious charges that would hurt my career and long time goals. I was wrongfully accused of taking materials from a job site. I did not take them, this law office help prove my innocence. They helped me find an investigator for my case. The staff was always ready to help me and willing to go the extra step when I had questions. The Attorney later was able to get my case dismissed. I will forever be grateful to this office who helped me. I recommend Sawl Law Group if you want someone fighting for you.- Preston D.
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"Sawl Law Group allowed me to rest easy at night."Sawl Law Group allowed me to rest easy at night. I didn't have to follow up they were handling the matter so professionally. I would indeed go back to them if I had another issue. They were so kind and understanding.- Valerie R.
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"They were able to lower my DUI to a much lesser charge of “Wet Reckless” saving me thousands of dollars, and time. So thank you Sawl Law Group, Claudia, and Michelle."
I just wanted to say a few things about Sawl Law Group. I had never needed to hire an attorney before, so I didn’t know what I was doing, or what to expect. When i had just been charged with a DUI; I had a pile of law offices to choose from. The first one that stood out was Sawl Law Group. They were very professional, and welcoming. Claudia made a long drive, just to meet with me face to face, and have a short conversation about my case, and my options. She made me feel confident that I could do much better than I had hoped. Claudia paired me up with Michelle, the attorney that would then, represent me. She took care of all my court dates (after signing a document of course) which was especially helpful with my crazy work schedule. Not only that, but they were able to lower my DUI to a much lesser charge of “Wet Reckless” saving me thousands of dollars, and time. So thank you Sawl Law Group, Claudia, and Michelle. And to anyone else who finds themselves in a bind; I definitely recommend starting here!
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"Had it not been for Sawl Law Group, I would not have been as far as I am today in my military career."This is by far the most experienced and professional team of lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with. The staff was amazing, polite and very attentive to all my questions and needs regarding my case. Mr. Taleisnik was very reassuring regarding the best possible outcome for my case. While preparing my case I was kept well informed and was consistently and accurately updated with any new information. Had it not been for Sawl Law Group, I would not have been as far as I am today in my military carrier. I highly recommend this professional and well experienced team of attorney's.- James M.
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"They are experienced in accident cases and fight for what money you deserve. They are honest and inform their clients on what to expect."
I highly recommend this firm. They are very busy, so sometimes you may need to be persistent in calling them. BUT they are experienced in accidents cases and fight for what money you deserve. They are honest and inform their clients on what to expect. Their lien doctors are excellent. You get all the medical treatment you need.
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"The Sawl Law Group really, really did an outstanding job for me. They were very invested in my interest to pursue a dismissal for some things I did as a young man."
The Sawl Law Group really, really did an outstanding job for me. They were very invested in my interest to pursue a dismissal for some things I did as a young man. We won the dismissal and my attorney Michelle did a great job and was really caring about my situation. I definitely recommend this group to anyone seeking legal representation!
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"They made what was a bad situation into a calm and comforting one."
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- Everardo G.