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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"I highly recommend Martin Taleisnik to anyone needing legal representation and would seek him out again, if needed."
Our Experience with the Sawl Law Group was only positive. My adult son was in serious trouble and refused to follow our extended family’s advice on how to plea, so as to enable him to get the help we thought he needed. Martin Taleisnik represented us and went above and beyond his call-to-duty on repeatedly meeting with our son and trying to talk sense into him. Because of his familiarity with the D.A.’s and judges, he was able to counsel us as to what to expect and whom to avoid, if possible.
All we were concerned about was that my son would get a fair hearing and not be swept aside by the court process. During one court appearance, Mr. Taleisnik was in the judge’s chambers for over 20 minutes, presenting the mitigating factors in my son’s case. At the sentencing hearing, Mr. Taleisnik gave an impassioned speech to the judge which persuaded the judge to give my son probation. During that speech, a female sitting behind us in court tapped us on the shoulder and told us that she was impressed by our attorney.
Regarding the fee. We were quoted a reasonable global fee that would cover anything that would transpire, short of a trial. My son’s case was continued almost monthly for 6 months, due to his co-defendant and other court procedures. Mr. Taleisnik was always there, on time, and would speak to us afterward in the hall, at length, about what the proceedings meant and what the next step was.
I highly recommend Martin Taleisnik to anyone needing legal representation and would seek him out again, if needed.
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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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"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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"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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"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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"This was such a relief to me. My fee was very affordable, and I was able to be put on a payment arrangement. I couldn’t of asked for better service."
Sawl Law Group was such a big help to me. I would definitely recommend anyone who needs a lawyer to them. I currently live in a different state and was unable to appear in court. Sawl Law Group stood in on my behalf. I was so grateful. In the end my warrant was recalled, and I was able to complete the stipulations of my case in my current state. This was such a relief to me. My fee was very affordable, and I was able to be put on a payment arrangement. I couldn’t of asked for better service. My person of contact was Claudia, and she was very helpful, and informative. She answered all my questions, always contacted me back when a message was left, and was always available for me. She walked me through the whole process and I appreciate her support. I just want to thank my lawyer Michelle for working on my behalf and Sawl Law Group for helping me out when I most needed it. So if your searching for a good lawyer who would work on your behalf, please choose Sawl Law Group.
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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."
This was the first time I had ever been involved in any situation like this. I had spoken with a few lawyers before heading to Sawl Law Group. The previous lawyers did not meet my expectations with their professionalism, concern or attentiveness. Sawl Law Group was very welcoming and understanding.
They took immediate ownership of the problem at hand. This problem had wrecked havoc on my life by draining my time and my finances. Sawl Law Group was affordable and handled the case so I wasn’t required to miss work and physically be present. I would highly recommend Sawl Law Group to friends, family and anyone who needs a tough lawyer to receive justice.
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"Right away you can see this is a very professional firm. They did everything they said they would, including working things out so I did not have to appear in court."
This was the first time I had needed to hire an attorney. I met with 7 different lawyers before I decided. Right away you can see this is a very professional firm. They did everything they said they would, including working things out so I did not have to appear in court. I am very pleased with the service and the way the case was handled. I would and do recommend them to my friends.
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