Bicycle Rental Injury Lawsuit

Living in a state as bicycle-friendly as California, bike rentals are popular among tourists and residents looking for an opportunity to exercise, try out a few different bikes before making a purchase, or just look for a new view of their city. Typically, a bike rental is relatively affordable and is an easy process as compared to renting a car or other modes of transportation. And in California, the often mild climate and beautiful scenery make biking around town a great option.

But when you are renting a bicycle, it is essential to understand that other renters might not be taking the care you do when using a bike that is owned by someone else. They are not checking the air in the tires, avoiding potholes that could damage the rims, and parking in places where the bicycle will not be vandalized. Of course, you hope the bike is in perfect working order and that the rental company or agent has inspected the bike you will be renting. But that is not always the case. So, you need to consider the potential for a bicycle rental accident injury due to damage to the bike you rented.

If you or a loved one has recently rented a bicycle and suffered an injury, the staff at DTLA Law Group is here to provide the information and legal guidance you need to secure any compensation owed to you for your injuries. We can be reached 24/7 to ensure you never need to lose sleep worrying about how to pay your medical expenses and other costs associated with the injuries, your lost wages, or other mounting bills. In addition, we proudly offer every bike rental injury victim a free consultation with a bicycle rental injury lawyer to discuss the details of their claim and determine if they have grounds for a bicycle rental injury lawsuit to secure the compensation they deserve for their losses and expenses. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with DTLA Law Group today to request your free consultation and begin to understand how you can overcome this tragic event.

Why Rental Bicycles Are Often Involved In Accidents

Sadly, rental bikes are involved in a much higher number of accidents than similar units owned by an individual. You can think of a rental bike in much the same manner as you might a rental car. They seem to take a great deal of abuse because the operators feel no responsibility or sense of ownership, which would encourage them to provide the proper care of the units. As a result, the rental bicycle you rent could have been subjected to a massive amount of abuse and gotten little or no maintenance and care.

Simple tasks like:

• Properly inflating the tires
• Inspecting and oiling the chain
• Checking the brakes and properly adjusting them
• Ensuring that the seat is undamaged and properly affixed to the bike
• Looking for damage to the frame, its welds, and the hardware

All of these are chores the average bike owner will handle each week to ensure the dependability and safety of their bicycle. However, renters are not likely to invest the time and effort into these vital inspections. Even more upsetting is the fact that most bicycle rental companies are not going to provide the detailed inspections and repairs needed to keep the rental fleet of bikes functioning at the safest level possible. So, as the renter of a bicycle, you need to be prepared for some hazards you might not face if you were riding your own bike, including:

• Tires that suddenly go flat or come off the rim
• Brakes that fail or are not as responsive as they need to be
• Issues with the chain or gearing of the bike
• A broken seat or pedals

While all of these are minor issues that can be repaired or managed, they could also place you in danger if they are not discovered until you are riding in traffic with vehicles all around you or on a desolate nature trail. If you have suffered a bicycle rental injury and are unsure how to proceed with legal action, the staff at DTLA Law Group is here to help, starting with a free consultation to explain your rights as a personal injury victim. Please get in touch with our office as soon as possible to schedule your appointment with a skilled and seasoned bicycle rental injury lawyer to discuss your claim.

Who Could Be To Blame For Your Rental Bike Accident Injuries?

Most rental bike accident injury victims are shocked to learn that many parties could have contributed to or caused their injury incident. They assume the bicycle rental company is entirely to blame for the bike failure that caused their accident and injuries. But that is not always the case. You could possibly sue all of these entities or people for their liability or part in causing your injuries on a rental bicycle:

• Of course, the rental company could be liable
• The manufacturer of the bike, if it is found to be defective
• The driver of the vehicle that caused the accident
• Another bike rider that caused your injury accident
• The municipality where the accident occurred if they did not properly maintain the street, signage, or landscape in the area that contributed to your accident

Knowing there could be many people and entities to consider can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, the expert bicycle rental accident injury lawyers at DTLA Law Group are here to help you understand if you have a right to file a bicycle rental injury lawsuit and whom to hold responsible for your injuries and losses.

How Much Is My Bicycle Rental Accident Injury Lawsuit Worth?

The value of any personal injury lawsuit claim will vary based on the actual losses and damages suffered by the victim. There are no pre-determined values for lawsuits based on the level of the injuries or the cause of the injury accident. So, you will work with your DTLA Law Group legal team to compile all allowable expenses for your legal claim to cover the costs created by the injuries suffered in your bicycle accident. The most common items to include in these claims are:

• All current and future medical expenses due to the injuries sustained in the bicycle accident
• The value of any personal property damaged or destroyed in the bicycle injury incident
• Your lost income if the injuries suffered prevented you from working until you were completely recovered
• Legal fees from your DTLA Law Group bicycle rental accident injury lawyer for the preparation and litigation of your lawsuit

In addition, it is common to include a dollar amount to compensate the victim for their pain and suffering in cases where injuries are significant. Because this amount cannot be verified or determined by using receipts or documentation, your legal team at DTLA Law Group will help you select an appropriate amount based on previous cases they have completed with similar injuries and circumstances. Finally, if there was gross negligence involved in the incident, such as a manufacturer trying to conceal known defects in the rental bike, you could also sue for punitive damages.

When To File Your Bicycle Rental Accident Injury Lawsuit

As a personal injury victim, you typically will be allotted two years from the date of the injury incident to file a claim. If the case is not filed with the court in that time, you will lose the right to seek compensation for losses and damage from that event. However, there are a few exceptions that could apply to offer an extension to the Statute of Limitations. If any of these options apply to you and your claim, your DTLA Law Group legal team will explain why they could provide a benefit for your case.

When You Need The Best Legal Team For Your Bicycle Rental Injury Lawsuit

The caring and dedicated staff at DTLA Law Group is passionate about seeking justice for victims of an injury. We understand that you are sure to feel overwhelmed by your injuries and all the complications they bring to your life. We want to offer our expertise and skills to eliminate financial hardships and allow you to refocus your attention on healing and recovering from your injuries.

In addition, our team is happy to handle any claim with legal merit without requiring any upfront payments or legal fees from our valued clients. Instead, we pay all the costs to the court system when filing your claim. We only get reimbursed for those expenses, and our time after securing the settlement or verdict funds, you need to pay the costs created by your rental bike accident injuries. And if we fail to win your claim, you owe us nothing.

While this might sound like a gimmick or ploy to ensure you hire DTLA Law Group to handle your bicycle rental injury lawsuit, it is not. This is the way we run our business to ensure that personal injury victims like you get the legal services they need to secure any compensation owed to them for injuries they have sustained. We pledge full transparency and honesty to each client and no added financial risk when hiring DTLA Law Group. We handle everything related to your lawsuit so that you can focus on regaining your life and future financial stability and security. Please get in touch with DTLA Law Group today to learn more about our exceptional services and zero fee guarantee.