Our client, in this case, was riding on the shoulder when struck by a vehicle at 6:15 p.m. in Alameda County in San Jose, California. The lawyers for the insurance carrier contested both the injuries and the fault, but in the end, agreed to pay $180,000.00.
Many times the insurance companies will try to contest the fault when their insured hit a bicycle with their vehicle. When a car hits a bicycle there is usually very little protection for the cyclist which can cause serious injuries. If you have been hit by a car while riding a bike you should speak to attorney to learn about the options in your potential personal injury case.
Andy Gillin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He is the managing partner of GJEL Accident Attorneys and has written and lectured in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury law for numerous organizations. Since 1972 he has been helping seriously injured victims throughout northern California fight & win their personal injury cases. Andy is one of the top awarded & recognized wrongful death lawyers in northern California.