Two Children Injured in Bicycle Accident

• December 5, 2022
• Barnes Admin

Two Children Injured in Bicycle Accident

Nestor, CA – Two boys were injured after being struck by a vehicle while riding their bicycles on Sunday, December 4, 2022. The accident occurred just before 6:20 p.m. on Saturn Boulevard.

According to reports, two boys, aged 12 and 13, were riding their bicycles across the street when they were hit by a 37-year-old man driving a Volkswagen Jetta. Both boys were taken to Rady Children’s Hospital in critical condition.

Bicycle Accidents  

Unfortunately, 1 million children are hospitalized each year for bicycle-related accidents. In this devastating accident, the families of the children injured should have their investigative teams evaluate all aspects surrounding this collision. This includes:

• Police accident report
• Driver accident history
• Any testing of driver for alcohol or drugs
• Any history of driver with alcohol or drugs
• Phone and texting records of the driver
• All Eyewitness accounts of the accident
• Evaluation why there is no crosswalk on this intersection
• Accident history on this road
• Inspection of road conditions and signage
• Any video evidence of the crash

Bicycle accidents can happen anywhere at any time, but most bicycle accidents can be traced back to an inattentive driver.

Bicycle Accident Attorneys

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in bicycle accidents and have found that some common causes include: 

• A car turning directly in front of a bicyclist   
• A vehicle entering the street from a driveway or parking lot   
• Driver distracted by their phone   
• Driver fails to yield at an intersection (running a stop sign or traffic light)   
• Driver not paying attention while driving near a bicyclist  
• Driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs   

At The Barnes Firm, our experienced and trusted bicycle accident attorneys have helped more than 50,000 clients get the best possible result for their case. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.   

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.