Menlo Park, CA – Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle on El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA (August 13, 2020) – An accident reported in downtown Menlo Park sent one victim to an area hospital with injuries. At approximately 8:25 p.m., on August 11, police, firefighters, and EMS responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on El Camino Real.
Reports provided by authorities show that a bicyclist was traveling through the 1000 block of El Camino Real when they were struck by a vehicle. The rider sustained injuries in the accident. Medical personnel rendered aid to the victim at the scene before transporting them to an area hospital for further treatment of injuries. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident.
Bicycle Accidents in California
Riding a bicycle is considered a relatively safe activity. Unfortunately, not every ride goes without problems. Thousands of people are injured in bicycle accidents each year in California. In Northern California, we see numerous victims left with broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and other traumatic injuries that require extensive medical treatment. Although California is an exceptional place to live and work, it is considered to be the most dangerous state in the entire country for bicyclists. Our state has the highest number of bicycle fatalities in the country, coming in at around 750 each year, and a substantial number of injury accidents as well.
In many cases, bicyclists involved in auto accidents sustain life-threatening injuries in accidents that require immediate hospitalization and medical treatment. Many riders sustain broken bones, brain injuries, and debilitating spinal cord injuries that require both immediate and ongoing treatment. Not only are those harmed left to endure overwhelming pain and suffering, but they are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical treatment as well. Although there are several treatment options available for bicycle accident victims, paying the exuberant costs can be extremely challenging, especially when victims are forced out of work to recover. When victims are injured in accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers, it is crucial that they seek the legal guidance of a knowledgeable car accident attorney in California as soon as possible.
Victims injured in preventable accidents resulting from negligent and reckless drivers deserve justice and compensation for their traumatic experiences. Attorney Weiss at the Law Offices of William E. Weiss has over 30-years of experience helping victims throughout northern California move forward after being harmed in motor vehicle accidents. California personal injury attorney William E. Weiss provides competent and effective legal representation to ensure victims are able to move forward from their accidents in the best position imaginable. If you were injured in a collision as a result of a negligent driver, contact California accident lawyer William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to explore the legal options available for you.
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