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# Riverside Back Injury Lawyer
If you are wondering how a Riverside back injury lawyer can help, you have come to the right place. Our personal injury law firm has years of experience helping back injury victims in Riverside County.
Our legal team of Riverside injury attorneys has prepared the following information to help answer the questions most commonly asked by accident victims. This information will help you better understand your legal rights and legal options.
## **What Is a Back Injury?**
It is the way that the human body is designed. When you stand, reach, sit, twist, walk, stretch, lift or even lie down, your back is inevitably part of the action. That’s why back injuries can be so very debilitating.
When your back is involved in virtually everything that you do, it can be incredibly difficult to find relief from your physical pain and discomfort, and going about your daily activities can seem impossible. Back injuries affect your quality of life.
A back injury can result in significant expenses and compromise your ability to earn a living, so it’s vital that you seek legal advice as soon as possible. Whether your back injury is the result of your job, an accident or someone else’s negligence, you need to reach out to a knowledgeable Riverside back injury attorney to explore your options and protect your rights.
The back is a complex system. It starts with the backbone, or spine, which is constructed from 33 bones called vertebrae that form a column stretching between the skull and pelvis. Sandwiched between the vertebrae are bands of cartilage known as intervertebral discs that are designed to absorb the shocks and bumps that come with movement. Within this protective column lies the spinal cord, a crucial line of nerve tissues.
Acting with the spinal column, there are muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves and other tissues that must work together in relative harmony to provide functionality. Damage to any of the many vital parts that make up the back can be considered a back injury. Back injuries can range from mild and annoying to severe and debilitating.
## **Types of Back Injuries**
With so many vulnerable parts, it’s no surprise that there are several ways that the back can be injured. Injuries like the following are common:
* Spondylolisthesis
* Cervical radiculopathy
* Herniated discs
* Fractured or broken bones
* Muscle strains, sprains or spasms
## **Common Causes of Back Injury**
How do back injuries happen? There are several ways that someone can be hurt. But when it comes to personal injury accidents that result in litigation, some of the most common causes of back injuries are:
* Car accidents / motor vehicle accidents
* Truck accidents
* Motorcycle accidents
* A defective product / product liability
* Pedestrian accidents
* A slip and fall accident
* Medical malpractice
* A bicycle accident
* Construction accidents
* and more
## **Car Accidents and Back Injury**
Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and through no fault of your own, and they can lead to life-changing injuries. The brutal forces involved in an auto accident collision can wreak havoc on the human body, including the back. Broken bones, muscle sprains and strains, spinal cord injuries, pinched nerves, and whiplash injuries are often seen after a car accident.
These types of injuries can cause significant discomfort and disability (among many catastrophic injuries as well as wrongful death). Victims may find themselves unable to work and faced with mounting medical bills, so seeking out an experienced back injury lawyer who can help secure the deserved compensation is crucial.
## **Factors That Determine Compensation**
What factors are considered when determining compensation for a back injury? It’s difficult to put a price tag on an injury, but an experienced lawyer can indicate all potential avenues that should be weighed when seeking compensation. While the exact mix depends on the circumstances of your particular situation, issues like the following should generally be accounted for when deciding on the matter of compensation:
* Medical expenses for current and future medical treatment of serious injuries
* Lost wages
* Compensation for any negative impact on future earnings
* Punitive damages
* Pain and suffering
## **What If You Have a Pre-existing Back Injury?**
What if you have a pre-existing back injury? Are you out of luck if an accident aggravates old injuries or creates new issues? Back pain is incredibly common. In fact, it’s estimated that 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
Fortunately, a pre-existing back issue does not eliminate your chance at making a case and securing compensation if you suffer a new injury. Generally, this involves visiting a doctor who will assess your condition and determine how much of your ongoing dysfunction and pain should be attributed to your prior circumstances and how much is a result of your new back injury.
## **Why You Need to Hire a Riverside Personal Injury Lawyer**
If you’ve suffered a back injury, enlisting the services of an experienced back injury attorney is in your best interest. Knowledgeable trial lawyers can help you fight back when insurance companies try to deny or diminish your personal injury claim. They can guide you in determining what the appropriate compensation for your injury is and either negotiate a fair settlement or represent you in a lawsuit.
With skilled legal representation in your corner, you have an expert ready to fight for you who understands how the system works and what needs to be done to ensure that you receive all the compensation that you are entitled to.
At Rizio Lipinsky Heiting Heiting Heiting, we secure top monetary settlements and record-breaking jury verdicts for victims of back injuries and other personal injuries, but we don’t stop there. We work diligently to offer compassionate support to victims throughout the litigation process and to utilize our expertise and legal knowledge to assist them through this life-altering period. If you need an experienced Riverside back injury attorney to seek financial compensation for your injuries,  to schedule a free consultation.
With offices located throughout Southern California, including Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles, we are within easy reach of anyone within the Inland Empire.
* This article should only be used for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship with anyone. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney in your community.
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# Riverside Bicycle Accident Attorney
How can a Riverside bicycle accident attorney help you?
If you are among the nearly 50 million Americans who cycle regularly, you know that Southern California and Riverside, in particular, are great places to ride. Plenty of bike lanes, heightened public awareness of how to share the road safely, and ideal weather are just a few of the perks that make cycling so popular in the region.
However, pedaling on two wheels alongside bigger motorized vehicle does have inherent risks, and sometimes accidents occur. If you have been injured in such an incident, a bicycle accident lawyer can provide the legal representation you need to pursue just compensation.
## Recent Cycling Accident Statistics
With the exception of Florida, California has the highest number of bicycle accident fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you live in Riverside County, or any other area of the state, this fact makes it vitally important that you take care to follow traffic regulations when going out on a ride.
The California Department of Public Health recently compiled the following statistics for bicyclist traffic injuries and deaths:
* About 30 percent of injuries occurred during the afternoon commute
* Four percent of traffic fatalities in California were bicyclists
* 77 percent of cyclists injured in traffic accidents were men
* The most injuries, over one-third of the total, happened during the summer months
If you have suffered serious injuries in an accident during a bike ride, or if a loved one has been killed in a bicycle accident, contact a Riverside bicycle accident lawyer.
Chances are you are facing high medical bills for treatment of your injuries. And to overcome the dirty tricks used by insurance companies and their insurance adjuster to avoid paying your personal injury claim, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer with knowledge of California bicycle laws to help you plan and file your personal injury case.
## California Bicycle Laws
The League of American Bicyclists ranks California as one of the top three bicycle-friendly states in the country. These rankings reflect the state funding and infrastructure for the sport, plus the education, policies, and planning for cycling throughout the state.
California law generally provides cyclists with the same rights as motorists, as well as similar responsibilities. You must maintain your bike in good repair, and you must be capable of safely riding it. If you (or a passenger on your bike) is under the age of 18, you have to wear a helmet. Also, it is against the law to ride when you are over the legal blood alcohol limit or are under the influence of drugs.
At night, you have to have a headlight and visible reflectors. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when applicable. All of these laws are designed to help keep you safe on California roadways.
## How to Avoid Accidents
Bicycle riders must take precautions to ride safely and avoid accidents. The following strategies are effective in making your pedaling adventures safer and more fun:
* Avoid riding in rush-hour traffic or on extremely busy roadways.
* Always follow traffic laws for bicyclists.
* Stay aware, especially if you are sharing the road.
* Make sure others can see you by using riding lights and wearing bright clothing during the day.
* Use a headlight and reflective gear at night.
* Do not drink and ride.
* Be prepared for an emergency by learning evasive maneuvers in advance.
When you are riding a bicycle, you are particularly vulnerable to being injured should an accident occur. Your best approach to this risk is avoidance. When that is impossible, and you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, you should make contact with a bicycle accident lawyer who can help you determine whether you should pursue compensation.
## What to Do After an Accident
If an accident occurs despite your best efforts, your next steps after a bicycle crash are the same as if you were involved in a car accident:
* Collect yourself and check for injuries.
* Call 911.
* Get the other party’s contact information.
* Take photos of the accident scene and the vehicles involved.
* Speak to witnesses and get their contact information.
* Ask witnesses to email you a report of what they saw.
* Avoid accepting any responsibility for the accident.
* Remain at the accident site until the police arrive and gather the information they need.
* Seek medical attention for your injuries, and follow through with your medical care.
* Document your medical expenses and property damage.
* Get a copy of the police report.
* Get in contact with an experienced Riverside bicycle accident attorney.
If your injuries prevent you from taking the above steps, ask a family member or a friend (or your bicycle accident lawyer) to follow through for you as your representative. Otherwise, you risk losing witness testimony and/or photos and documentation of the incident that will be useful later.
## Rizio Lipinsky Heiting Riverside Bicycle Accident Lawyers Can Help
At Rizio Lipinsky Heiting, we are personal injury attorneys who specialize in bicycle accident cases and in helping those who have suffered severe bicycle accident injuries. If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Riverside CA and want to pursue an injury claim against a negligent driver and their insurance company, our bicycle accident lawyers in Riverside are here to help. We can walk you through your legal rights with a bicycle accident case, as well as explain the time limit (statute of limitations) you have for filing a claim.
We offer compassionate legal services to bicyclists who have been hurt in accidents caused by others. We also represent the loved ones of fatal bicycle accident victims. We care about your case and work hard to win the maximum compensation you are entitled to by law.
Get in touch with our bicycle accident attorneys in Riverside today by calling 1-888-292-8888. Or you may also filling out our online  and one of our attorneys will reach out to you for a free consultation.
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