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Apple Valley Bicyclists Dies after being Struck by SUV – Bicycle Accident Attorneys


Apple Valley Bicyclists Dies after being Struck by SUV – Bicycle Accident Attorneys sue liability

On Monday, June 3, 2024, at approximately 9:20pm, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of Thunderbird Road west of Wichita Road in Apple Valley, California. A bicyclist, who has been identified as 54-year-old Victor Cunanan, was struck by an SUV. The victim was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 9:18pm.

According to the authorities, Cunanan was riding his bicycle eastbound along Thunderbird Road. He was struck by a Ford Explorer also traveling east. The driver of the SUV was identified as a 36-year-old man from Apple Valley; he remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, although speed may be a factor.

Unfortunately, bicycle v. auto accidents are very common. In most cases, the bicyclist suffers severe injuries that are ultimately fatal. If a member of your family was killed in a bicycle accident, it is important that you seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue you claim and fight for your rights.

Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers have decades of experience handling personal injury claims, including bicycle accident wrongful death claims resulting from bicycle versus auto crashes. Our bicycle accident wrongful death lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim and recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today.

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Bicycle Accident Injuries

Bicycle accidents can lead to some of the following injuries:

  • Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
  • Neck injuries and back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Hip injuries
  • Pelvic injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Lacerations
  • Road burn
  • Scrapes and strains
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

These incidents can happen for a many different reasons, including some of the following:

  • Reckless driving, including speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, and following bicycles too closely
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Distracted driving
  • Bicyclists’ recklessness, including weaving in and out of traffic, cutting drivers off, being intoxicated, etc.

Although these accidents usually occur because of the recklessness of drivers, they can also occur because of the recklessness of bicyclists. Ultimately, it is the bicyclists that suffer extensive harm, no matter what the cause of the accident.


Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit if a member of your family died after being hit by a vehicle while on a bicycle. In general, the right to sue will be based on the concept of negligence, and claimants could take action against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. For more information about your right to file a bicycle accident wrongful death claim, contact the experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible. Our legal team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

What Compensation is Available for Recovery?

Some of the different categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Loss of consortium
  • Legal fees

Here at our law firm, our wrongful death bicycle accident lawyers are fully committed to fighting for the rights of our clients and helping them recover the maximum recovery available. Whether our bicycle accident lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team will do everything necessary to get you the highest payout available. For more information about what you could recover and the possible value of your claim, contact us today.

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How Long Do I Have to Sue?

If a member of your family died as a result of a bicycle accident, you could certainly have the right to file a lawsuit. To preserve your right to sue, it is important that you file your claim on time. In California, all wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to file. If you do not file on time, you risk losing your right to sue entirely. Of course, certain exceptions to the statute of limitations may apply. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

If you are looking for a wrongful death bicycle accident attorney, contact us today. Our legal team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your bicycle accident wrongful death claim. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact us today.

Free Case Evaluations: our lawyers offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with absolutely all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: our law firm offers a Zero-Fee Guarantee, meaning that you will not be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on contingency, so our clients will not be required to pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.

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