{"id":12247,"date":"2022-04-14T13:18:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T13:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=12247"},"modified":"2022-06-10T04:01:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T04:01:51","slug":"bike-accident-lawyers-in-kelowna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/bike-accident-lawyers-in-kelowna\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike Accident Lawyers in Kelowna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether heading out on foot, by car or by bike, safely reaching your destination is very important and is something we take for granted. Given that Kelowna has earned a bronze award as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelowna.ca\/roads-transportation\/active-transportation\/bicycling\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bicycle community<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has one of Canada\u2019s most extensive bicycle networks, the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/\">crashes involving pedestrians<\/a>, motorcycles and cyclists isn\u2019t surprising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite improved bicycle infrastructure,\u00a0 Kelowna has not been spared from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/bicycle-accidents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bike accidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> happening in British Columbia (B.C.) and all over Canada. In fact, while the country averages <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/pub\/82-625-x\/2019001\/article\/00009-eng.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74 cyclist fatalities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every year, about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icbc.com\/road-safety\/sharing\/Pages\/cycling-safety.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four out of five crashes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involving cyclists occur at intersections in B.C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you can avoid these bicycle accidents, the realities of the road are often out of your control. A pleasant bike ride can turn into a life changing, painful, or even fatal injury if you or other users of the road fail to pay close attention to the surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a family member suffered a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/bicycle-accidents\/\">bike accident injury<\/a> due to the negligence of another road user, you should seek compensation to cover medical costs, lost income and the injury in general. However, getting compensation isn\u2019t as easy as it sounds, and, therefore, you\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/bicycle-accidents\/\">bike accident lawyer<\/a> in Kelowna to prove your claim. Find out how the <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/\">Diamond &amp; Diamond<\/a> bike accident lawyers can protect your rights and make sure you receive compensation. This is the primary objective of our personal injury lawyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Common Causes of Bike Accidents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the most dangerous cases of bike crashes occur when a motorized vehicle is involved, approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/pub\/82-625-x\/2019001\/article\/00009-eng.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32% of cycling fatalities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are attributed to not following road safety rules. The most common causes of such accidents include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human error<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human error, which means that the driver is primarily responsible, is one of the main contributors to a motorcycle accident. The driver might be distracted and could turn without looking, speed, run a red light, weave through traffic or is otherwise impaired by alcohol or drugs. In fact, about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondaq.com\/canada\/personal-injury\/1164858\/it39s-a-bicycle-crash-not-an-accident-a-mcleish-orlando-case-study#:~:text=According%20to%20Statistics%20Canada%2C%20an,were%20due%20to%20driver%20error.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62% of crashes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were caused by one of these human errors. Similarly, bike accidents follow the same pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mechanical error<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious bicycle accident injuries don&#8217;t only stem from a crash involving a motor vehicle. The bicycle itself may have a defect, causing mechanical failure in specific bicycle components. Mechanical issues can directly cause a crash or make it impossible for the cyclist to avoid one. In some cases, the defects may not cause the accident, but they can contribute to one&#8217;s injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental factors<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic volume, path designs, lack of designated bike lanes and roadway features are some environmental factors that cause bike accidents. There might also be instances when the cyclist needs to avoid a pothole, causing a collision with a car. Additionally, there might be physical objects, such as debris from a truckload or construction equipment, which may block the cyclist&#8217;s view and cause him or her to collide with a pedestrian or a vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Jeremy Diamond of Diamond &amp; Diamond Got Featured on International Business Times<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, Diamond &amp; Diamond has an excellent reputation and extensive experience in the field of personal injury law. From a single office of five people to becoming one of Canada\u2019s largest personal injury law firms, we have handled hundreds of successful high-profile legal cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such remarkable growth wouldn\u2019t have been possible without the visionary leadership of Jeremy Diamond, who was featured in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtimes.com\/how-jeremy-diamond-grew-injury-law-firm-one-largest-nation-3070138\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the International Business Times<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IBT). Currently providing a full range of legal services to Canadians in areas of law besides personal injury, Diamond &amp; Diamond is really &#8220;The People&#8217;s Law Firm,&#8221; as pointed out by the IBT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a full-service law firm, Diamond &amp; Diamond personal injury lawyers will give you a fighting chance regardless of the complexity of your case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Typical Injuries Handled by Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Kelowna<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelowna cyclist accident injury lawyers handle two main categories of <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-are-the-different-types-of-personal-injury-cases\/\">personal injury cases<\/a>: physical injuries and emotional trauma. Though physical wounds are often easy to identify, emotional trauma isn\u2019t and, therefore, it\u2019s best to seek medical care immediately after a bike crash to examine your injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Brain Injuries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any violent blows to the body or head during a bike or motor vehicle accident can cause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/brain-injury-lawyers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brain injuries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This type of injury is one of the most severe consequences of serious bicycle accidents and represents <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cps.ca\/documents\/position\/bike-helmets-to-reduce-risk-of-head-injury#:~:text=Head%20injuries%20rank%20among%20the,injuries%20in%20children%20and%20youth.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 to 40%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all bicycle injuries encountered by the emergency department. A <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/brain-injury-lawyers\">brain injury<\/a> can impair speech, cognitive and motor abilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Spinal Cord Injuries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spinal cord can be injured in a bike crash, resulting in incomplete or complete spinal cord injury. Incomplete spinal cord injuries often involve a fracture, fragment or displacement in the spinal column. On the other hand, a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyers\/\">spinal cord injury<\/a> is when the spinal cord is fully severed and can no longer communicate with the brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Soft-Tissue Injuries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These injuries are among the most recurrent types of bicycle accident-related injuries. While they are not always felt immediately after an accident, these injuries become visible after a short period of time. Ankles, wrists, elbows and the pelvis are the areas most susceptible to soft-tissue injuries. Moreover, bruises, sprains and inflammations in the muscle can also occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Long-Term Disability<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe injuries from a bike crash can result in a<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/long-term-disability\/\"> long-term disability<\/a>. This could mean losing income and having emotional, social and physical difficulties after the accident. Although soft-tissue injuries are the most common in cyclists, brain injuries are the leading cause of most fatalities and long-term disabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Personal Injury Lawsuits for Bicycle Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the circumstances, the driver of a motor vehicle, the property owner, the local government or the bike manufacturer can be held liable for the bike accident. In fact, negligence and product liability are among the most common types of personal injury claims filed in a bicycle accident injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>How to Prove Fault in Kelowna Bicycle Accidents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common lawsuits filed for bicycle accidents is negligence. However, it&#8217;s critical to get legal advice from a bike accident lawyer, especially if you&#8217;re unsure whether it was your fault.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that parties may point fingers at and accuse each other of causing the bike accident. While there are many ways to be found negligent in a bike crash, you have to show proof of negligence, such as police reports, eyewitness testimony, investigative reports, pictures, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many bike accident cases, however, the liability, or the degree of fault, is often challenged. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s best to get the help of talented lawyers in Kelowna who is well-versed in the complexities of bicycle accidents. They know best how to identify and prove fault, which will result in your claim for compensation being successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>How to Choose a Good Bike Accident Lawyer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting medical attention and reporting the incident should be your top priority after a bike accident and then you should call one of the Kelowna cyclist accident injury lawyers. However, do you know who to call?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a cycling advocate, it&#8217;s best if you already have a bike accident lawyer you can call when something happens on the road. When looking for a good bike accident lawyer, you should consider the following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expertise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Personal injury lawyers deal with a variety of cases and, therefore, you should choose someone who primarily handles bike accidents.\u00a0 Moreover, you should consider a lawyer who is familiar with the laws and regulations where the bike crash happened.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trust: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you would not want to work with someone you can&#8217;t trust. Select a bike accident lawyer from a reputable and well-known law firm.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>Communication:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some cases of bike accidents can be lengthy. Make sure to find someone who communicates with you every step of the way. You should also be able to contact your lawyer when necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\t\t\t\t<section class=\"csa-approved-ar-sec text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn What To Do After A Bike Accident<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/bike-accident\/\">Learn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Consult a Cycling Accident Lawyer With a Record of Success<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries from a bike crash can be significant and they can affect you and your family. If you get involved in a bike accident, you should understand your rights and know where to find help. Having one of the Kelowna cyclist accident lawyers on your side means you have someone equipped to fight for your rights and navigate through the complex personal injury claim process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even without personal injury lawyers, your insurance company will likely pay your medical bills. But, there&#8217;s a lot more to consider. A bike accident lawyer from an established personal injury firm will factor in the lost wages and pain and suffering in the negotiations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the circumstances, you might need to file a lawsuit to get the compensation you deserve for the injuries you have sustained. Regardless of the extent of your injuries, make sure to consult with and get the help of, talented lawyers in Kelowna from a personal injury law firm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b><i>If a driver caused an accident due to negligence, criminal activity, or intentionally dangerous actions, you should be able to secure compensation for damages through a personal injury claim. Contact Diamond Law today!<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Have You Been Injured in A Bike Accident in Kelowna? Contact Diamond Law Today!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the stigma attached to motorcycle riders applies equally to bicyclists in the sense that insurance companies and juries tend to blame them for the accident. Such biases can lead to your personal injury claim being denied or you receiving less compensation than you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you know sustains an injury during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/bike-accident\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a bike accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Kelowna, you may not be the one to blame. However, you\u2019ll need a personal injury lawyer with your best interests at heart. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/locations\/vancouver\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Diamond Law today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get a free legal consultation from one of our personal injury lawyers who have decades of experience.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether heading out on foot, by car or by bike, safely reaching your destination is very important and is something we take for granted. Given that Kelowna has earned a bronze award as a bicycle community and has one of Canada\u2019s most extensive bicycle networks, the number of crashes involving pedestrians, motorcycles and cyclists isn\u2019t&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12248,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1085,1065],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-transportation","category-accident","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12247"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12247\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}