Kevin Taguchi has practiced personal injury law in California for more than 25 years. Experienced in representing clients in bicycle accident cases, Kevin Taguchi can identify and argue driver negligence.
Bicycle use is increasing across the United States, and California contains several of the cities responsible for its greatest growth. The state vehicle code seeks to protect cyclists by asserting that they have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers on state roadways, and simultaneously providing guidelines specifically for bicyclists.
Some collisions are caused by fault on the cyclist's part, particularly if the cyclist is riding on a sidewalk, attempting to pass, or engaging in unpredictable behavior. However, in many cases, the cyclist can prove that the driver violated a particular traffic law and caused the accident.
Such violations include failing to signal for a turn, driving distracted, or failing to give a cyclist right of way. If the cyclist can demonstrate that the relevant violation directly caused the accident or contributed to it to in a legally significant degree, the cyclist may be able to win a negligence lawsuit.
