A bicycle accident in San Diego resulted in serious injuries for a 29-year-old woman the afternoon of August 2, 2010. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the car collision occurred when a 17-year-old girl lost control of the SUV she was driving. The SUV rolled over several times, striking the bicyclist. The accident occurred near the intersection of Camino del Norte and Dove Canyon Road. Both were taken to an area medical center for treatment. However, the extent of their injuries is not known. Officials are investigating the cause of the collision.

I sympathize with both women who were injured in this collision. I hope neither one of them sustained catastrophic injuries and pray for their full recovery.

Car Accident Statistics

There were 81 deaths and 6,123 injuries involving car accidents in San Diego in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In San Diego County, 246 people died and 13,527 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2008.

Causes and Liability Issues

It is not clear from this report as to how the teen lost control of her car. Was she impaired, distracted, speeding or driving recklessly at the time? Where was the bicyclist riding at the time of the crash? Were other vehicles involved in this collision? For example, did the driver of the SUV lose control while swerving to avoid another vehicle? These are all important questions to consider in this case.

If officials determine that the driver of the SUV was at fault, then she could be held financially responsible for the bicyclist's injuries, damages and losses. An experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, will be able to advise injured victims in such cases about their legal rights and options. A skilled car accident lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Under California Government Code section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a public entity must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

How do you ensure that your teen drivers are safe on the road?

None of the parties mentioned in this article are represented by us at the time this article was posted. The source of our information is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm for a consultation. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. The BISNAR | CHASE personal injury law firm will provide free, confidential consultation to "not at fault" persons and their family members if you mention your source was the “Personal Injury Law Journal." They can be reached at 866-456-5235 during California business hours.

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